You know, I used to be one of those people who thought “traveling the world and living the dream” was something that only existed on social media. I didn’t even have the courage to wish it could become my reality. But here I am, proving to myself and hopefully to you, that dreams can indeed become life.

This is where it all began:

I was born and raised in Chengdu, a city in the southwest of China. My journey took me across continents—from studying in the United States to working in Germany. Back then, I was chasing a dream of becoming a renowned New York fashion designer, as I had majored in fashion design. But after a few years in the industry, something became clear: the life I was building didn’t feel like my own.

Then came 2021. The Covid pandemic turned the world upside down, and like so many others, I lost my job. At the time, I was overwhelmed with feelings of disappointment and uncertainty about the future. But now, looking back, I realize it was the best turning point of my life.