Travel & Thrive

Stories at the intersection of remote work, freelancing, and intentional travel

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Travel Diaries

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I Don't Travel Full-Time. But Every Trip Still Changes Me

Travel doesn't have to be constant to be transformative. Here's how each trip changes me.

Travel Diaries

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Planning Your First Trip to Japan? Here's What I'd Do (I Go 3x a Year)

Remote Work

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If You Want to Start Remote Work, Focus on These 3 Skills First

Where Work and Travel Meet

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Travel Diaries

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Why Slow Travel Is Becoming the Smarter Way to Explore

Slow travel changed how I experience the world. Here’s why staying longer in one place makes work and travel feel more balanced.

Freelancing

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The Freelance Income Cycle No One Warns You About

Freelance income moves in cycles. Understanding busy and slow seasons helps you build a stable, sustainable career.

Remote Work

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If I Started Remote Work Again in 2026, I’d Do Things Differently

If I were starting remote work again in 2026, I would focus less on the lifestyle and more on the foundations that make it sustainable.

The Voice Behind Jen Travel Tales

Over the past decade, I’ve built a career in the digital world while exploring cities across Asia and the Middle East. This space is where I share the realities of freelancing, remote work, and building a lifestyle where structure and travel coexist.

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