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📌 Your fall mood grocery stop in Mar Mikhael 🍂

@beyondorganiclebanon is cozy spot for organic fruits and veggies, pantry essentials, and a café to enjoy a cup of coffee along the nostalgic streets of Beirut. ☕️

They even prepare daily baskets to make your fresh, seasonal shopping easier! 🧺🥗

Send this to someone you want to discover this little gem with 🌶️🫶🏻

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#Fall #Marmikhael #organic #coffee #shop taken in Mar-mikhael by @jen_beyond.borders

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2 days ago

Send this to someone you want to go pottery class with, in 🇱🇧🪴

If you're looking for a fun plan that’s a little different from your usual coffee dates and dinner plans, this is your sign to go wheel throwing workshop. 🏺🌞

@coincouleur is all about bringing creativity to life through different artistic workshops, each with its own vibe, setting, and experience. You can explore their different workshops or even book them for your own private events! 🎪

📌 Definitely one to add to your list of things to try 💌

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#lebanon #pottery #workshop #wheelthrowing taken in Lebanon by @jen_beyond.borders

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9 days ago

Abu Dhabi, where do I even begin?

What a beautiful, intense, wild journey you've been.

I walked into a country where I knew no one and nothing, and slowly turned it into a place that knows me in every sense of the word. I figured out the new job, the new home, the bank account, the endless forms, the contracts, the decisions, and everything in between.

l've always been someone whom I feel has this inner strength and someone who makes bold choices, and I couldn't be more grateful that I took this opportunity that stretched every bone in my heart, mind, and soul.

When I decided to take this path, many people didn't understand why. After all, I had it all back home. I had a stable job during one of the worst crises our country had ever seen, a loving relationship, a supportive family, and amazing friends but there was still a voice inside me telling me that I was meant for more. That something beautiful was waiting for me on the other side to explore. That I should take the risk and say yes to this new chapter.

So, I took the leap.

Looking back now, I realize that this experience was meant to connect me with the people, lessons, and opportunities that would reveal just how much impact, magic, and resilience I possess.

Four years later, had traveled to countries I couldn't have pointed to on a map. I'd done things I never thought I was capable of. I'd succeeded in ways I never imagined. I'd met the most genuine people and formed some of the most beautiful, long-lasting friendships.

I've experienced motherhood without being a mother. Worked with the most supportive colleagues, who made every day feel lighter and more manageable.

Filled lonely spaces with purpose.
Endured the most devastating heartbreak.
Survived some of the hardest moments of my life.

And once you've done that on your own, something in you shifts. Something changes in the way you perceive things, in the way you move through life.

Nothing scares you anymore. Nothing limits you, breaks you, or makes you doubt your ability to start again.

And now, the exact same voice that told me to come here has told me that it's time to leave.

To close this chapter with honesty, alignment, and respect taken in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates by @jen_beyond.borders

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16 days ago

20 visuals to summarize a little of what Kenya has meant to me ❤️🌿

🇰🇪, thank you for reminding me how much solitude can bring your spirit back to life, and how sometimes the only way out is within 🪄

Trusting the timeline that will bring me back to this land of wildness and wonder ✈️🌍

Asante Kenya! 🫶🏻

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#Kenya #Asante #Watamu #Malindi #Mombasa taken in Kenya, Africa by @jen_beyond.borders

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19 days ago

📍Litchthaus, Watamu - Kenya 🌞🇰🇪🫶🏻

Floating above the blue waters of Mida Creek, @lichthaus_watamu is the ultimate destination for golden-hour lovers. It’s the kind of place you’ll want to stay until the sun goes down. 🍸🌅

📌 Save + add this to your Kenya bucket list! ❤️

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#Kenya #Sunset #Watamu taken in Lichthaus Watamu by @jen_beyond.borders

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23 days ago

Ideal place to salute the sun ☀️

Somewhere between the treetops, the ocean and the sunset, I found a little stillness. 🧘‍♀️

Exactly what my soul needed. Maybe yours needs it too. 🍃

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#SunsetYoga #Kenya #Watamu #Treehouse taken in Watamu Treehouse by @jen_beyond.borders

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a month ago

Travel makes you realize that you’re not better or smarter, you’re just lucky to have been born where you were. 🍀

We complain about studying because we have access to education. We complain about where we live because we have a home. We complain about our loud families because we’ve never had to be separated from them. We complain about traffic because we have a car. We complain about cooking because we have food to cook.

Until we’re reminded that the things we complain about are the things someone else prays for.

Still can’t get over the children center I visited in Kenya. I don’t want to expose or focus on how difficult their living conditions are, I just want to shine a light on how we can help if we’re able to because what feels ordinary to us can be lif changing to someone else.

I also don’t want to talk much about what I did, because I’m no hero but one thing I can say is: whenever you have the opportunity to make someone’s life a little better and brighter, just do it. It doesn’t matter how big or small the gesture is or where you are. What matters is the intention behind all you do. 🗺️

Ways to help

🎓 Sponsor a child’s education

🍎 Donate food and essential supplies

👕 Donate clothes and school materials

🏥 Support healthcare and medical needs

💧 Help with clean water and irrigation projects

☀️ Support solar power and other essential equipment

🏠 Contribute towards renovations and improving their living spaces

🌱 Support farming projects to help create sustainable food sources

🤝 Volunteer your time, skills or expertise

📢 Share their story and raise awareness so more people can support them

If you’d like more details on how you can contribute, comment “HELP” and I’ll send you the details. 💌 taken in Watamu, Kenya, Africa by @jen_beyond.borders

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2 months ago

When some people knew I was traveling to Kenya, most of them told me it's unsafe and advised me not to go especially as a solo female traveler and tbh I hear comments like this every time I travel solo no matter the country.

Writing this post for all the people who feel the urge to travel alone but let other people's opinions and fears influence their decision from having the best time of their lives so here it goes: every country can be safe and unsafe at the same time.. It's not a simple yes or no question. It's context. It's timing. It's where you are. It's awareness. And it's also perception.

Bad things can and do happen everywhere in every country and every city.

Here I am in the middle of the beach with almost no one around because it was an off season, surrounded by a group of local guys doing their best to entertain me while I spent the day with them, singing, dancing, chatting, laughing, and bonding over genuine and simple things.

If there's anything to take from this post is that solo travel requires awareness, confidence, and the ability to trust your intuition.

Always remember: fear spreads faster than facts, and stories often travel further than reality. So if Kenya is on your list and all you've heard is "it's not safe," my advice is simple: be aware, not afraid. Travel with common sense. Respect the place you're in, but don't let a narrative steal a destination from you before you've even arrived.

What’s your opinion on this? Have you ever traveled solo? If you want to travel solo but feel hesistant, you can reach out to me. I can help you plan a safe and well-curated solo trip with trusted transport, accommodation suggestions, and everything you need to feel confident while traveling, especially in destinations I’ve personally been to! 💌 taken in Watamu, Kenya, Africa by @jen_beyond.borders

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2 months ago

Not the most obv sunset place you visit in Kenya, but def became one of my favs🧡🐚🌅🫶🏻

10/10 would lose track of time here @sunset.lab.watamu 🏜️

Kenya, Watamu, Solo Travel taken in Sunset Beach Watamu by @jen_beyond.borders

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2 months ago

Moments like this are good for the soul ☀️🌿🧘‍♀️

Are you the type to plan every minute of your trip, or could you happily spend the whole day by the pool? 💦🌴

I plan itineraries tailored to your travel style, interests, and the way you actually want to spend your time. 💌 taken in Watamu, Kenya, Africa by @jen_beyond.borders

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2 months ago

Who needs a weekend here? 🌴🧜🏼‍♀️🍽️🦋

📍The Kasa - Malindi

This resort feels like one of those hidden gems that slows you down the moment you arrive. It has that effortless coastal charm that makes you forget everything else and just settle into the rhythm of the sea. 🌬️🌿🍸

From lush green gardens to golden sunsets, everything about the location invites you to switch off and simply be. 🌵🌶️🥥

I curate experiences that make you slow down, feel something, and create memories you’ll carry with you long after the trip ends. 💌 by @jen_beyond.borders

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2 months ago

Wondering what to add to your Nairobi itinerary? 🌿
Let me put you on one of the city's most iconic spots: @karenblixencoffeegarden ⛲️

Swipe through to discover the historic home of the famous Danish author, surrounded by beautiful gardens and stunning views of the Ngong Hills. 🌞

Step inside to explore:

📚 Karen Blixen's beautifully preserved home

🖼️ Original furniture and personal belongings

🌿 Peaceful gardens perfect for a stroll

📸 Picture-perfect corners full of history and charm

🎬 Stories behind Out of Africa and the life that inspired it

If you're looking for travel that's different, intentional, and memorable, reach out 💌 I curate experiences that go beyond the usual itinerary. 🤍 taken in Karen Blixen Coffee Garden, Nairobi Kenya by @jen_beyond.borders

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2 months ago