Travel.

And who knows? Maybe my journey will inspire others to take that leap too, to listen to the callings of their soul, and embrace the great unknown. The path is uncertain, but the reward is a life lived on your own terms - and that's priceless.

So embrace minimalism, edit down your belongings, and pack just what you'll need. You'll travel lighter, freer, and more open to all the adventures that await. After all, we're not meant to be weighed down by possessions, but enriched by experiences.

As excited as I was to embrace this new life of travel after quitting my corporate job, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't absolutely terrified. Despite years of dreaming about exploring the world, the prospect of actually doing it alone as a solo female traveler was petrifying.

When I first decided to kick off my round-the-world travels in Bali, I'll admit I was a bit worried about the costs. With its reputation as a tropical paradise and Instagram-famous destination, I assumed it would be prohibitively expensive for my bootstrapped budget.

As someone who prides herself on being a seasoned traveler, I thought I was prepared for anything. But Tokyo, with its dizzying blend of ultramodern and ancient, left me feeling like a wide-eyed newcomer all over again.

As an avid hiker, I've tackled my fair share of challenging trails around the world. But nothing could have prepared me for the sheer grandeur and humbling power of the Himalayas in Nepal. This was a trek that would push me to my absolute limits, both physically and mentally.