Travel & Thrive

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

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The Freelance Rules Keep Changing. So I Keep Learning.

After 10+ years of freelancing, I’ve learned that staying relevant means adapting. Here’s why freelancers need to keep learning as AI, client expectations, and the freelance industry change.

Remote Work

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

Travel Diaries

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

Where Work and Travel Meet

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Freelancing

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The Freelance Rules Keep Changing. So I Keep Learning.

After 10+ years of freelancing, I’ve learned that staying relevant means adapting. Here’s why freelancers need to keep learning as AI, client expectations, and the freelance industry change.

Travel Diaries

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I Stopped Trying to See Everything When I Travel

I stopped packing every travel itinerary with things to see. Here’s why slow travel, familiar places, and fewer plans now make my trips better.

Remote Work

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Before You Search for Remote Jobs, Read This

Looking for remote jobs? Before you send another application, here's something I wish someone had told me about remote work, freelancing, and building a career you can take anywhere.

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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