A month of traveling through the South Pacific and Southeast Asia with my family gave me a suitcase full of gratitude, a new vocabulary, an appreciation for ylang ylang and tea time, a sense of warmth and a need to adorn.
American Samoa
Preserve
Simplicity
Samoan Siapo (Paper Mulberry Tree) U'a / Tapa Cloths
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Australia
Sweetness
Kindness
Enthusiasm
Jokes
Order & Rules
Nature
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Thailand
Leave shoes outside
Bow
Aromatherapeutic towel for hands
Incense/Scents/Aromatherapy infusions everywhere (Lemongrass, Ylang Ylang, Citronella, Jasmine, Plumeria/Frangipani)
Shrines/Alters
Prayer
Smile
Ceremony
Respect
THAI MASSAGE
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Cambodia
If you can't bring light to the dark, bring color to it.
"I'll see you when you see me."
Gratitude
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Vietnam
Women complement each other - “you’re so beautiful”
Tea
Adorn everything
Lanterns & Glow
Vietnamese hot chocolate
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Guam
Daok Oil
Chill
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Micronesia
Warm, welcoming greetings
Flower crowns
Coconut water
Like little touch stones throughout your journey
Thank you for sharing. All beautiful places ❤️
Simply beautiful! Thanks for sharing! I have a love for travel, as well! Looking forward to seeing more pictures and stories! All those places are on my bucket list!