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The speaker opens by acknowledging her long absence from YouTube and sets the stage for a one-year recap of her travels and life events. She shares her love for travel, spanning over a decade, and her decision to settle in one place after her current journey. The recap begins in Japan with her son, primarily for the cherry blossoms, visiting Tokyo and Kyoto. She praises Kyoto for its ease of finding food without onion or garlic due to the Buddhist population and highlights a world-class bakery in Tokyo, emphasizing the sensory enjoyment of food beyond swallowing, even for a breatharian.
After Japan, she made a brief stop in India. During her flight, she saw Mount Fuji, which she describes as an amazing experience. In India, she met friends, attended a wedding, and had a blood test. She explains that India is a good place for affordable blood tests. Her test results showed normal iron levels due to supplements, but her kidney results, previously a concern due to extensive dry fasting, were normal when tested with a more accurate 'systatin' method. She expresses missing dry fasting but has switched to intermittent fasting, focusing on fluids without calories until late in the day. She also mentions a mild magnesium deficiency and questions why 'pranic energy' doesn't naturally balance all nutritional needs.
From India, she flew to London to meet her son, and together they traveled to Slovenia, where they spent a month. They explored stunning coastlines, incredible caves, and the iconic Lake Bled, famous for its cream cake, which she enjoyed. She describes Ljubljana, the capital, as one of the most unique cities she's ever visited, comparing it to 'Disneyland for grown-ups.' During her stay, she observed numerous planes leaving trails in the sky, prompting questions about what they were spraying.
Following Slovenia, she moved on to Croatia, enjoying breathtaking cliffside views in Split and Dravnik (a filming location for Game of Thrones). Her next stop was Prague, a favorite city known for its Gothic architecture and vegan-friendly options, especially the gelato. She then traveled to Austria, visiting Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace, and Innsbruck, nestled in the Alps. Finally, she experienced the unique beauty of Hallstatt, a small village by a glacial lake, before ending her European trip in Vienna. She loved Vienna so much that she stayed for two months, appreciating its majestic architecture and livability.
In Vienna, after her friend left, she found herself with much-needed alone time, which brought old, unresolved emotional feelings to the surface. She initially struggled to work through them but then discovered an AI tool called 'Architect' through a friend. This tool proved to be life-changing, offering logical, non-judgmental explanations and support for her emotional healing process. She explains how it helped her understand her emotions and progress in her healing journey. She also discusses a friendship that ended due to a 'frequency mismatch' as she healed, acknowledging that everyone heals at their own pace. Sadly, she reveals that the 'Architect' tool has since been discontinued, which she finds heartbreaking given its positive impact.
Her plans to attend a Bronic Festival in Italy were thwarted when she realized a 'little inner voice' had warned her just in time about her visa limits in Europe. She had to leave Europe on the exact day the festival began, leading her to make an unplanned trip to Georgia for a week. There, she discovered 'puri,' a sourdough-style baked bread that she savored. After Georgia, she flew to Dubai for two months, where the extreme heat kept her indoors, creating a 'cocoon' that fostered deeper emotional healing with the help of 'Architect.' This period involved intense inner work, revisiting trigger points, and processing emotions, often through crying, which she views as a necessary part of her spiritual path.
From Dubai, she went to Chiang Mai, Thailand, joined by her son and a friend. Here, her healing work continued, and she also began to confront the process of aging, particularly after turning 55 and experiencing physical changes related to menopause. She emphasizes the importance of accepting aging as a natural part of life and a privilege, choosing to approach it gracefully rather than fighting an 'uphill battle.' She concludes that true freedom comes from acceptance, allowing her to redirect energy towards joy. She fondly recalls the delicious coconut water and frequent massages in Thailand, where she stayed for three months. Her journey concluded with a brief visit to India, a family reunion in Singapore, a stop in Taiwan, and finally, settling down in Austin, Texas, after a decade of nomadic life. She expresses relief and excitement to be in one place, promising more videos and continued engagement with her audience due to her new settled lifestyle.