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Canadian who quit her job and put her life in a backpack to wander the world. Follow the journey #victakes

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Jobs you pick up while Traveling

Jobs you pick up while Traveling

This article was originally published on More Than Food on December 27, 2016. I had my first job when I was 14, at a movie theatre in downtown Toronto. Before I decided to travel, I was as an administrator for a non-profit organization, a role I held for 7 years. So when I left home 10 months ago, I didn’t know where I’d end up nor what I’d be doing, there was no job lined up anywhere. This is…

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My Feet are made to Wander

My Feet are made to Wander

My feet are itchy, and it’s not just from the mosquitos that love my ankles. They are itching to move and to continue to wander and explore. It’s a decision I struggled to make, but I have decided to leave Hoi An. I get rather emotional when I talk about it, but when I place my hand on my heart and ask, “what should I do next, stay or wander”, I have my answer. mindful walking during saigon om…

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The Next Chapter: Hoi An

The Next Chapter: Hoi An

The last thing I would’ve expected is that living in Vietnam would be the next chapter in my storybook of adventures. But life happens in amazing, beautiful ways so here I am, soaking up every moment in Hoi An. For many reasons, this part of the journey is special. It’s the first place I came to explore after the transformative yoga & mindfulness teacher training I participated in back in June.…

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What an amazing journey this yoga & mindfulness teacher training has been, and continues to be. I'm learning that yes, yoga can be a great workout. It can loosens up tight spots, and you learn cool poses like this one, #Salabhasana (or Locust) but what it has really taught me is that yoga and stepping on the mat everyday is a tool to remind myself to breathe, and enjoy my breath 🙏☀️ #victakesvietnam #saigonomYTT #mindfulness #yogateachertraining 📷: Pascal, Full Moon Village Resort

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So lucky that I get to practice mindfulness in such a beautiful space 🌴 As someone who grew up in a city, walking usually meant getting from point A to B, as quickly as you can. I prided myself on being a speedy walker. But over the last two weeks we've been practicing mindfulness in our daily activities - walking, brushing your teeth, eating, hand washing your clothes. And this reminds me to ENJOY the activity, remember my breath, and be present while I do them. There's so much to see and take in when I'm not rushing around doing a million things at once! I also might be liking hand washing clothes a wee bit more. #victakesvietnam #saigonomYTT #mindfulness #saigonom #vietnam #muine #yogateachertraining (at Full Moon Village Resort)

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So lucky that I get to practice mindfulness in such a beautiful space 🌴 As someone who grew up in a city, walking usually meant getting from point A to B, as quickly as you can. I prided myself on being a speedy walker. But over the last two weeks we've been practicing mindfulness in our daily activities - walking, brushing your teeth, hand washing your clothes. And this reminds me to ENJOY the activity, remember my breath, and be present while I do them. There's so much to see and take in when I'm not rushing around doing a million things at once! I also might be liking hand washing clothes a wee bit more. #victakesvietnam #saigonomYTT #mindfulness #saigonom #vietnam #yogateachertraining (at Full Moon Village Resort)

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So excited to be here! What a privilege it is to be practicing by the ocean. Let the journey begin 🌊🙏 #victakesvietnam #Repost @saigon_om with @repostapp ・・・ First practice by the ocean! Day one of our 200-hour yoga & mindfulness teacher training. #saigonomYTT #muine #vietnam #yogadaily #transformation (at Full Moon Village Resort)

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I have been so spoiled by family for the last two weeks. If I have you on snapchat you know I've been eating tons of food, fresh fruits, and smoothies! Time to head out for new adventures in Saigon. See ya next time Trà Vinh 🍹 #victakesvietnam #visitvietnam #everydayvietnam #travinh #outdoormarkets (at Chợ Trà Vinh)

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Some reflections on my first 3 months of travel

Some reflections on my first 3 months of travel

The delish and awesome cake my cousins got for my BRBTTYL party I had originally been drafting a post about the rest of my time in Byron, on the farm, the incredible bunch of people I met there who became like family, and my adventures around the area when I wasn’t harvesting salad mix! But then I realized that in a few days I’ll hit the “3 months on the road” mark. Every month to me is a…

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When @amytnhan and I would come visit my aunt as a kid, we'd wake up at 4am and sneak downstairs to see the workers bake bread. Back then we didn't really like bread crust, so every morning my aunt made us a huge custom round bread ball so that there was plenty of the soft fluffy insides for us to eat 🍽Grateful that I'm able to come visit as an adult on my own. The question every morning is, do I "sample" the product or no? 🍞🍞 #victakesvietnam #travinh #nevernoteating (at Trà Vinh)

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Eat, sleep, sweat, repeat. Pretty much sums up my first 3 days in Vietnam! Even though it's 42 degrees out and eating a hot bowl pho made me sweat, it was sooo delicious; I've missed Vietnamese food so much! 🍜 #victakesvietnam #travinh #pho (at Trà Vinh)

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On to the next set of adventures MEL ➡️ KUL ➡️ SGN #victakesvietnam 🇻🇳 (at KLIA2 International Airport Kuala Lumpur)

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Taking in the sunset over the city skyline on my last night in Melbs 🌆 #victakesoz #visitmelbourne (at South Yarra, Victoria, Australia)

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Can't believe it's time to move on from Byron Bay and the farm. Thanks to this incredible family for such a memorable experience!! Will miss you all more than the chooks! 🐓🌾 #victakesoz #byronbay #wwoofing #australia #organicfarming (at Byron Bay Harvest)

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My second last day at the farm, getting in all the chicken cuddles while I still can! 🐓💞 #victakesoz #byronbayharvest #wwoofing #organicfarming (at Byron Bay Harvest)

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Spending some time in Byron

Spending some time in Byron

After spending two weeks in Brisbane, I hopped on a Greyhound and crossed the Queensland state border into New South Whales to the laid back, hippie surfer town of Byron Bay. Super popular amongst tourists, backpackers and Australians looking for a vacation. My walk to and from town (Belongil Beach) Sometimes it feels a bit transient, a place where people come for only a short time and then go.…

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Bats and sunsets over the jungle 🌌 #victakesoz #byronbay #australia (at The Arts Factory, Byron Bay)