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🧪 experimenting with the in‑btwn | adhd solo-traveller
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for this europe trip, i initially intended to go to london first. but when i saw that rome, italy was $50 less, i chose rome instead.

i ended up going to a small city in france before finally making my way to london, because the thought of london just kept lingering.

when i arrived in london, i felt like i was meant to be there. i was drawn towards focusing on a specific task and paying for my own stay, like i had done in france, instead of doing a volunteer exchange for accommodation. but i went with the volunteer exchange instead.

something good still came out of it. i met amazing people and had beautiful experiences, but there were also unnecessary obstacles.

cutting a long story short, after close to three weeks, i finally made my exit.

that was when the breakthrough started coming in… and then it expanded.

i finally understood the purpose of that london trip and met people i was meant to meet along the way.

towards the end, i could sense my time there was up. then, a specific country gradually started popping into my mind.

this time, i followed it immediately.

what happened next was one of the craziest breakthroughs of my life. i honestly didn’t expect so much to unfold in such a short period of time. God truly knows how to redeem my years. His goodness and mercy truly follow me.

i’ll leave the details out here. 😅

along the way, orange & yellow combo kept appearing everywhere i went. if you’ve followed my journey for quite some time, you’ll know what i’m referring to.

year by year, this phrase kept stirring inside me:

“the Lord is my shepherd; i shall not lack.”

looking back, i realised how much i had prioritised making the practical choice. sometimes, logic and intuition point in completely different directions. now, when i’m overanalysing a decision, i’ve started asking myself, “what is my intuition telling me?”

september has been smooth, swift & steady for me.

and i believe october shall bring an overflow of good surprises for you and me too. 👀

🟠 O — overflow 🌊 (more than enough)

🟡 C — curiosity 👀 (notice what unfolds)

🟠 T — treasure 💎 (discover something unexpected)

observe 👀 | orient 🧭 | own 🤍 by @jacqexplores

before i flew on 3 aug 2026, a phrase randomly popped into my heart out of nowhere: “it’s the journey that matters.”

i watched a total of five movies on this plane. the first movie had a moment where one of the actors suddenly sang a song that aligned with the theme i already had in my heart.

anw, i didn’t update much for the past two months, but july was a great month for me with so much joy, jump‑start and joywins.

august felt different for me, back to my adventure ride, finding alignment and coming alive.

S - steady (held by God's steadfast love)
E - ease (moving with softness)
P - pace (finding our suitabe rhythm)
T - turn (into what’s next)

steady 🔒 | see 👁 | shift 🔁

tmr will be a new month, may sept be a sweet one for you 😍

#solotravel #propheticword #europe #italy #florence by @jacqexplores

2016 was a year of boldness + breakthroughs + bright outfits.

it was also a year of acceleration, adventure, and acquaintances.

i learnt from someone (can’t remember who) in 2016 this:

❤️ heart to heart
🧠 mind to mind
🕊 Spirit to Spirit

i don’t remember the exact context, but this has been my takeaway over the years. so spot on to my observations over the years!

❤️ heart to heart

when we share something from our heart, it touches someone else’s heart.

🧠 mind to mind

when we share from our mind, it only reaches someone’s thinking. intellect is important, but a lot of spiritual or deeper things don’t make sense if we only use our natural mind.

as 1 Corinthians 2:14 (NKJV) says:
"But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned."

you can consider checking verses 9–14 to read more ~

🕊 Spirit to Spirit

when you speak from the Spirit of faith, it reaches another person’s spirit. faith is contagious, and the Spirit of joy does too.

when someone has joy in their spirit, it brings joy to others and lifts them up. the same goes for faith.

faith is “i believe, therefore i speak." i’ve learnt it’s very important to guard my ears and eyes on what i consumed. whatever i watch and hear, it affects my heart.

i am thankful to be around people who believe in the God of the impossible and the God of the in-between.

this is my fav quote
God is not only the God of mountains and valleys, but also the God of in-betweens.

stay blessed! 🌻🤍 by @jacqexplores

met eric and mark during my trip
they're from the philippines 🇵🇭

we shopped, had random convos, and took lots of photos ~
one day we went impromptu to lumphini park then chinatown
another night, we had random midnight supper
so thankful for these two 🤓

i am not able to upload videos in post
so I will share a few videos in igstory instead🤗

#bangkok #thailand #travel by @jacqexplores

on 28 mar, i didn’t even realize there was an earthquake.
thought i was feeling dizzy, but the bridge under me was shaking.

people rushed out of the mall, and the bts service stopped.

my dad sent me a video about it...
he didn’t even know i was in thailand.

i usually only tell him where i’ve been after i get back,
except for two countries that one time.

i’m safe, but some people weren’t.
a tall skyscraper building collapsed,
water from a rooftop pool spilled over,
and a man jumped across a skybridge to reach his wife and daughter.

it’s all so surreal. i’m feeling grateful for safety, and holding those affected close in my thoughts. i stayed for another 3 weeks before heading to japan.

#solotravel #thailandearthquake
#thailand by @jacqexplores

here’s the updated breakdown you can consider using as your reference to plan your genting trip! 💸🇲🇾

locations visited:
📍 ion delemon hotel
📍 skyavenue
📍 skytropolis (walked through but didn’t take rides)
📍 first world hotel (went to check it out only)
📍 local eateries, malls & more

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✈️ transport (sg → genting, genting → kl sentral, taxi):

sg → genting (coach):

32.00 🇸🇬 | 112.00 🇲🇾 | 23.59 🇺🇸 | 19.20 🇬🇧

genting → kl sentral (shuttle bus):

3.33 🇸🇬 | 10.00 🇲🇾 | 2.35 🇺🇸 | 1.90 🇬🇧

🧾 total transport:

35.33 🇸🇬 | 122.00 🇲🇾 | 25.94 🇺🇸 | 21.10 🇬🇧

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🏨 accommodation (2 paid nights, 3 nights with aunty):

23.04 🇸🇬 | 90.00 🇲🇾 | 17.06 🇺🇸 | 13.94 🇬🇧

✍️ stayed with my aunty for 3 nights — thankful for the hospitality 🤍

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🍜 food:

35.00 🇸🇬 | 122.50 🇲🇾 | 25.80 🇺🇸 | 21.00 🇬🇧

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🎡 activities (others):

15.00 🇸🇬 | 52.50 🇲🇾 | 11.07 🇺🇸 | 8.78 🇬🇧

disclaimer: i didn’t go on any rides, but i enjoyed soaking in the views, walking through skytropolis & relaxing at my hotel

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🛍 others:

17.00 🇸🇬 | 59.50 🇲🇾 | 12.55 🇺🇸 | 9.95 🇬🇧

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💰 total spent (5 days):

125.37 🇸🇬 | 446.50 🇲🇾 | 92.42 🇺🇸 | 74.77 🇬🇧

📅 average spend per day:

25.07 🇸🇬 | 89.30 🇲🇾 | 18.48 🇺🇸 | 14.95 🇬🇧

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my travel style is mostly sightseeing more than rides 😂 love the views & atmosphere!

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✨ other activities to consider

🎢 skytropolis indoor theme park:

9–15 🇸🇬 | 30–50 🇲🇾 | 6.60–11.00 🇺🇸 | 5.40–9.00 🇬🇧 per ride

or unlimited pass:

36 🇸🇬 | 120 🇲🇾 | 26.40 🇺🇸 | 21.60 🇬🇧

🪂 zipline & vr games:

15–30 🇸🇬 | 50–100 🇲🇾 | 11.00–22.00 🇺🇸 | 9.00–18.00 🇬🇧

🛀 spa or massage sessions:

18–45 🇸🇬 | 60–150 🇲🇾 | 11.00–33.00 🇺🇸 | 9.00–27.00 🇬🇧

🛍 premium outlet shopping:
price varies

🍲 steamboat buffet with mountain views:

15–25 🇸🇬 | 50–80 🇲🇾 | 11.00–17.60 🇺🇸 | 9.00–14.40 🇬🇧

average cost per person per day:

around 75 sgd 🇸🇬 | 243 myr 🇲🇾 | 60 usd 🇺🇸 | 49 gbp 🇬🇧

#genting #gentinghighlands #Malaysia #solotravel by @jacqexplores

in the video, she doesn’t know it yet, but when she looks back, she’ll realize the sightseeing was the real highlight of her trip.

sometimes it’s not the big attractions or busy spots that stay with you, but the simple views that slow your soul down.

along the way, she met a friendly aunty who just happened to be in the background of her video ... totally unplanned, but kinda sweet.

she loves meeting new people while traveling. some of their convo stuck with her long after they parted ways.

#gentinghighlands #malaysia #solotravel by @jacqexplores

i took a taxi downhill from genting highlands to my hotel on 11 mar. the road was super foggy, the driver was using gps and his headlights to find the way.

then, out of nowhere, he stepped on the brakes. i looked up.
he turned on his high beams to see what’s ahead.
that’s when i realized we were so close to the cliff...pretty scaryyy

even the driver said he was scared.
i held on tight to my safety belt and replied 'me too' 😅
this was my first real taste of life on the edge somehow.
to cut the long story short, i got back to the hotel safe.

i’m thankful for that ride.
it reminded me the edge isn’t the end.
it’s just where the story turns.

sometimes the quietest moments
hold the most meaning.
and through the fog, not only do you see further...
but you start to see a fresh future forming.

if anyone is feeling unsure or shaky right now,
remember, the story’s still moving.
and the best part is still in His making. 🤍🎈

#solotravel #travel #gentinghighlands #lifeontheedge #malaysia by @jacqexplores

I missed my flight for the first time and felt uneasy.
i sent a simple email and asked if a refund was possible...
to my surprise, i got 65% back.

i went to three other countries instead,
and crossed paths with people i wouldn’t have met otherwise.
it wasn’t my initial plan
but it was part of the unfolding.

what seemed like a missed moment
became silent miracles in motion...
part of my 100 days trip of miracles and memories.

#travel #solotravel #digitalnomad by @jacqexplores

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(Yeah, been there.)

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In November 2023, I got lost in Malaysia with a bruise on my face...and met a little boy no one played with. It reminded me how precious these moments are. Maybe this is your year to travel and make a difference. 😛

#solotravel #travelwithpurpose #makeadifference #culturalconnections #travelstories #malaysia by @jacqexplores

The way my dad predicts what I’m about to do… it’s honestly starting to freak me out. Let me tell you about the latest one.

There are so many instances that I didn't even talk to him about that particular thing before, he will mention it out of nowhere when I needed that info the most. 😅 like the crypto story.

How about your daddy?

#father #mindreaderdad #FathersLove #SupportSystem #FamilyFirst #UnconditionalLove #Grateful #AlwaysThere #SoloTravel by @jacqexplores