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We love getting to know communities and locals around the world through travel and tourism. Join us as we explore culture, cuisine, accommodation, landmarks and attractions with both budget and bougie options on YouTube!

 

We are 2 writers, bloggers and photographers who first connected on Instagram through our poetry. We met for the first time in Australia for a Royal Caribbean cruise, going on to visit 14 countries in 2019. After spending 2020 in Canada we left it all behind in April 2021, selling up and heading for Mexico. Our YouTube channel launched in August 2021!

Jenn & Leon Travel

Jenn & Leon Travel

Jenn & Leon Travel
A lot of anxiety with this 23 month natural grey hair grow out #greyhair #silverhair #goinggrey

A lot of anxiety with this 23 month natural grey hair grow out #greyhair #silverhair #goinggrey

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When that March weather hits just right #canada #fitgirls #fitover50 Let’s Move

When that March weather hits just right #canada #fitgirls #fitover50 Let’s Move

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Nature ASMR: Pause, Breathe, Listen ❄️🍃#relaxingsounds #shorts

Nature ASMR: Pause, Breathe, Listen ❄️🍃#relaxingsounds #shorts

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The life of content creators can be SHOCKING sometimes #youtubers #contentcreator #snow

The life of content creators can be SHOCKING sometimes #youtubers #contentcreator #snow

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Show up as you are #hair #curls #greyhair You deserve to be seen! #longhairdontcare #wavyhair

Show up as you are #hair #curls #greyhair You deserve to be seen! #longhairdontcare #wavyhair

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Are we ignoring women’s health? #womenshealthmatters #proaging #genx

Are we ignoring women’s health? #womenshealthmatters #proaging #genx

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how to combine being a travel and hair creator #hair #travel #greyhair my hair from the back

how to combine being a travel and hair creator #hair #travel #greyhair my hair from the back

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natural grey hair grow out process #hair #naturalcurls #greyhair 15 months

natural grey hair grow out process #hair #naturalcurls #greyhair 15 months

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6 months, 15 months, 22 months clips from my grey hair grow out journey  #greyhair #goinggrey #hair

6 months, 15 months, 22 months clips from my grey hair grow out journey #greyhair #goinggrey #hair

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The versatility is the best PART 😏#greyhair #silverhair #goinggrey 22 months of natural growth

The versatility is the best PART 😏#greyhair #silverhair #goinggrey 22 months of natural growth

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It’s called a GROMBRE and it’s the new in hair for 2025 #grombre #hair #greyhair #naturalhair

It’s called a GROMBRE and it’s the new in hair for 2025 #grombre #hair #greyhair #naturalhair

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Why GigSky is the Ultimate eSIM for Travelers - FREE eSIM anywhere in the world!?

Why GigSky is the Ultimate eSIM for Travelers - FREE eSIM anywhere in the world!?

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Is this the BEST city Germany has to offer? 🇩🇪

Is this the BEST city Germany has to offer? 🇩🇪

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We stayed in a Traditional Malay House in LANGKAWI. It's the BEST place to stay on the island!

We stayed in a Traditional Malay House in LANGKAWI. It's the BEST place to stay on the island!

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We Found Kyoto's Best Ramen Restaurant! (and Manga Hotel)

We Found Kyoto's Best Ramen Restaurant! (and Manga Hotel)

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Check out this connection between the UK and the USA #elections2024 ! 🤯#usa #uk

Check out this connection between the UK and the USA #elections2024 ! 🤯#usa #uk

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but it will make you look old.. so will turning 50 and what?…#naturalhair #silverhair #greyhair

but it will make you look old.. so will turning 50 and what?…#naturalhair #silverhair #greyhair

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We ride the Shinkansen, Japan’s Fastest Bullet Train! Japan's trains are the BEST!

We ride the Shinkansen, Japan’s Fastest Bullet Train! Japan's trains are the BEST!

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It’s called a grombre #hair #curlyhair #naturalbeauty

It’s called a grombre #hair #curlyhair #naturalbeauty

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They told us NOT to go to China. We did anyway. Do we regret it?

They told us NOT to go to China. We did anyway. Do we regret it?

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Our First Chinese Sichuan Hot pot! 🔥 Was it HOT or NOT?

Our First Chinese Sichuan Hot pot! 🔥 Was it HOT or NOT?

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We ARE ACTUALLY IN CHINA! 🇨🇳... Our first day in SHANGHAI

We ARE ACTUALLY IN CHINA! 🇨🇳... Our first day in SHANGHAI

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Arriving in China 🇨🇳 We were SHOCKED! Did they lie…?

Arriving in China 🇨🇳 We were SHOCKED! Did they lie…?

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Why don't more people visit Wales?  It's incredible!

Why don't more people visit Wales? It's incredible!

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WREXHAM AFC PROMOTED AGAIN this time to LEAGUE ONE!

WREXHAM AFC PROMOTED AGAIN this time to LEAGUE ONE!

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Wrexham FC PROMOTED for a 2nd YEAR in a ROW and we were there to see it!!

Wrexham FC PROMOTED for a 2nd YEAR in a ROW and we were there to see it!!

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What is it REALLY like to visit the North Korean Border??

What is it REALLY like to visit the North Korean Border??

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We did not expect to see THIS in #seoul   #southkorea  😱😱 #travel

We did not expect to see THIS in #seoul #southkorea 😱😱 #travel

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Why we love Vietnam and we think you will too! #vietnam #hộian #danang

Why we love Vietnam and we think you will too! #vietnam #hộian #danang

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thrifting in Canada I find a BTS hoodie ON THE DAY we release our first SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA vlog!

thrifting in Canada I find a BTS hoodie ON THE DAY we release our first SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA vlog!

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Our first time in 🇰🇷 South Korea! Seoul is INCREDIBLE!

Our first time in 🇰🇷 South Korea! Seoul is INCREDIBLE!

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Day Trip from Manila to Tagaytay & Taal 🇵🇭 2024

Day Trip from Manila to Tagaytay & Taal 🇵🇭 2024

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Barbara's Heritage Restaurant 🇵🇭 Dining in STYLE in Intramuros, Manila

Barbara's Heritage Restaurant 🇵🇭 Dining in STYLE in Intramuros, Manila

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Day Trip from Manila to Taal, Philippines: Tasting the local BULALO! 🇵🇭

Day Trip from Manila to Taal, Philippines: Tasting the local BULALO! 🇵🇭

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3 days in Taipei, Taiwan! 🇹🇼 Don't miss this incredible city!

3 days in Taipei, Taiwan! 🇹🇼 Don't miss this incredible city!

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2 things about Osaka you may not know! #travel #osaka

2 things about Osaka you may not know! #travel #osaka

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3 days in Hong Kong on a budget! Don't miss this INCREDIBLE city!

3 days in Hong Kong on a budget! Don't miss this INCREDIBLE city!

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Why you should attend the HONG KONG Wine & Dine Festival in 2024!!

Why you should attend the HONG KONG Wine & Dine Festival in 2024!!

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Our first time in Hong Kong! 🇭🇰 First Impressions

Our first time in Hong Kong! 🇭🇰 First Impressions

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#loykrathong  the Thai New Year.. what an incredible #sunrise #explorethailand

#loykrathong the Thai New Year.. what an incredible #sunrise #explorethailand

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About our channel

We create travel & lifestyle vlogs from around the world, about the world! We share our travel experiences both as tourists and living locally as digital nomads.

 

In April 2021 we quit our jobs, packed up our stuff and MADE the bold move to TRAVEL FULL-TIME. We believe travel fosters understanding, compassion and reflection in ways nothing else truly can!

 

We love meeting new people and learning about the local cultures in all of the countries we visit. TRAVEL has ALWAYS been a part of our journey with 14 countries in our first year BEFORE we started full time!

 

We got engaged at Aphrodite's Rock in Cyprus and celebrated our engagement in Paris. We have been together for 5 years. Jenn is Canadian in her late 40's and Leon is British in his late 30's!

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On Jenn and Leon Travel, we share captivating photos and insights from our adventures in destinations like the Philippines, Egypt, Turkey, and beyond.

 

Discover hidden gems, savor local flavors, and get inspired to explore the world with us.

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Jenn & Leon at Closer Lives

We plan to see, learn, love and share as much of the world with others as possible. That is why we created Closer Lives, to create a community for like-minded individuals and to help bring the world a little closer together through poetry, history, storytelling, healing, art, purpose and community.

 

If you'd like to join us please sign up to our website; the social part is still in the process of being developed but currently you are able to post, share and interact. We'd love to have you here with us!

 

PLUS when you sign up you will receive a welcome bonus of 20% off ANYTHING from our Travel & Lifestyle Emporium.

 

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