Explore Monique's exciting travel tips to ease the overwhelming feeling of exploring unfamiliar territories and make any place feel like home.🏕🏞️

Hi, Monique! Can you tell us a little something about yourself?

Hi! I’m Monique! I'm a multimedia artist from Manila. I currently work as a content manager for a swimwear brand. I also do photography work for e-commerce and social media posts for different brands, production and set designs, and some styling gigs here and there as a side hustle.😉

If I’m not too busy juggling many hats, you’ll find me happy and relaxed by the beach traveling around my favorite country (japan hehe), or just chilling at home with my 6 cats and a Kindle in one hand.

While traveling is wonderful, it can also be a bit overwhelming at times — you're away from familiar surroundings and exploring unknown territories. Can you share your top tips for making any place feel like home?

Traveling to a new place can be tricky at first, but as long as you get the hang of it, you’ll long for the next flight back!😂 Whenever I travel, I make sure to:

• List and do a short research on the places I want to visit. This way, you won’t feel too overwhelmed being in that moment for the first time.

• Make sure to have a day or two to go around without any prior plans. Take a walk, try a new cafe, go inside a store you haven’t heard of, exchange smiles with some locals and just be spontaneous. This usually makes travels more fun and memorable!

• Always remember, creating a sense of home while traveling is about finding comfort and familiarity in unfamiliar surroundings, so don't be afraid to personalize your experience and make it your own!

What are your 3 go-to travel essentials to ensure you feel comfortable and safe wherever you are?

• I always bring an electronic luggage scale. I’m not a light packer, so I make sure my luggage is not overweight before traveling.

• I never leave without my power bank, IDs, cards, lip balm, and eyedrops! I always have them in my bag just in case.

• I also make sure to do all my errands at least a week before my flight. I schedule my laser hair removal treatments with Wink, have my nails done, and finish packing all my stuff! Doing all these beforehand makes me more excited about my trip! 

Home is a feeling of safety and comfort. In what ways does Wink make your travels more comfortable and secure?

Wink’s treatments, give me added confidence during my travels. I can explore new destinations and engage in various activities without feeling conscious. I also love that, it has long-lasting results. This frees up time for me to focus on enjoying my adventures without worrying about anything!

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