Writing From a Mystery Country
The joy of travel.
And We Continued is a space to dream, grow, and become. I know how daunting it can be to live a life that truly aligns with who you are. This newsletter was born from that journey. If you ever crave calm, clarity, or a gentle nudge forward, you're in the right place.
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Photo by Asad
Where, oh, where could this chick be?
I am not where this above photo was taken, just to let you all know. I will reveal where I am in the next post!
What I can say is that this place has been wonderful. I have had great food. People have been busy all around. There are a lot of cats. Lots of dogs, too. Lots and lots of stuff going on. THE WEATHER! Oh my word, the weather has been fantastic, non-humid, and clear.
I love it!
One of the joys of travelling is fully immersing yourself and connecting with people of a different culture. Breaking out of the tourist bubble is essential. I enjoyed learning the culture, the language, and the real ways the locals live.
I have been vlogging this whole trip, professionally this time. The last time I was vlogging, I used an iPad. Yes, a big iPad to film the entire thing. I had no shame. I was excited, and I did it.
Now, it is the last full day in this mystery country. Next time, I think I want to stay by the beach. I love the ocean, and I haven’t spent a lot of time with it. I am happy with my stay and happy to connect with the people I connected with.
I am so happy about the diversity at this place. I can speak whatever language I want and have it understood. It is so fun! I heard so many languages and accents. That was amazing to witness.
I have to pack some things and get into some jammin’ PJs, but it is nice. I can’t wait to reveal where I have been!
Sincerely,
Your Author Bayinnah
Check-In Chat
For this check-in, I want to know your favorite place in the world. It could be a country or your grandma’s attic!
I am going to answer this question in the community chat myself. The only people who can access community chat are other paid members, so it is more intimate and filled with like-minded, supportive people.
If you want to share it in the chat community, great! If you don’t, also great! It is up to you, and there is no pressure at all.
Journal Prompts
Here are your topic-specific journal prompts for the end of your next trip or the one you might be on now ~
What surprised me most about this trip, and why?
How did connecting with the locals shift my perspective on culture or community?
What feelings came up when I let myself fully immerse in a new place without the "tourist bubble"?
How did the diversity of language and culture make me feel—and what did I learn from that?
What does "freedom" feel like to me while traveling? Did I experience that here?
How can I bring the joy, curiosity, and openness I felt here into my everyday life back home?
What is my dream next destination, and what kind of experience do I want to create there?
🎯 Action Steps
📂 Download and organize your videos/photos
You can organize it in a folder with highlights and reflections for each day, you can turn this into a video diary, YouTube vlog, or visual journal later.
𓂃✍︎ Write a thank-you message to one person or group you connected with
Write to someone you clicked with on this trip (even if you never send it), capture what their presence meant to you. It could be a taxi driver, a guide, or even a deeper connection with your friends and family.
Did you try any of these? How did it go?
Let’s keep unlocking our world, one experience, place, and culture at a time.
Sincerely, sincerely,
Bayinnah