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Ashleigh at Travel Bugg's avatar

“I was letting go of the idea that I needed someone else to complete me.” Love that quote! Great post, Claire, I definitely identify with your idea of falling in love with travel.

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Claire at Backpacking Bella's avatar

Thanks so much, Ashleigh! It was honestly a turning point in my life, that I could live an awesome life on my own terms, instead of sitting and waiting for Mr Right to sweep me off my feet!

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Anjali Krishnakumar's avatar

I love this thread, Claire!! Sometimes all you need to find and get back to yourself is to spend time alone somewhere far away and happy! Works every time! Also, I’m curious on your experience with snake wine!!

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Claire at Backpacking Bella's avatar

That's definitely true in my experience! Snake wine? It's disgusting 🤢😅

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Anjali Krishnakumar's avatar

What does it tastes like?

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Daniel Catena's avatar

A fantastic read! Finding yourself abroad is one of the greatest medicines in life. I'm glad you had a memorable experience on your solo trip!

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Claire at Backpacking Bella's avatar

Thank you, Daniel. For me, travel and what I learned along the way was the greatest therapy!

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Daniel Catena's avatar

Absolutely. Travel has that unique power!

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Dr. CK | Beyond Borders 🛫's avatar

Claire, I’m convinced that we are soul sisters! “I’d come to Thailand to escape, but what I found was a new beginning.” This was the same for me but in China. What was only supposed to be a year of exploration turned into 5 years of transformation. 🥹

I so deeply resonated with this story. Thank you for sharing your truth!

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Claire at Backpacking Bella's avatar

Sounds like a life-changing experience!

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Renee Puvvada's avatar

This was an amazing read Claire! I loved how you started with honesty about where you began, and how you found yourself in the process, describing the whole journey in colorful detail.

Can't wait for your next travel story!

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Claire at Backpacking Bella's avatar

Thank you so much, Renee! I'm really glad you enjoyed it. There are plenty more stories to come - I haven't even started writing about my round-the-world trip yet! ;)

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Renee Puvvada's avatar

Can't wait!

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