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Kristine Li

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A 5-ft petite traveller, TCM Wellness Professional, Freelance Multi-Disciplinary Designer, yoga student, Kristine obsesses over ideas, art found in unexpected places, the jewels of undiscovered towns, brilliant colors, and poetry. She is also a freelance designer, mostly consulting clients keen to elevate their branding and design. Reach out to her if you're seeking an experienced and responsible business partner for features, articles, reviews, or even design!

Kata Beach | Why Choose Phuket over Bali • The Petite Wanderess

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Is Phuket worth going over Bali for your next vacation?

October 18, 2022

Perhaps you’re facing the same dilemma – the difficulty to choose between these two destinations for a short getaway. Bali is mysterious, mesmerizing, and… somewhat difficult. Phuket is all about…

heaven on Earth | What You Can't Do in Bhutan • The Petite Wanderess

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10 things you (surprisingly!) can’t do in Bhutan

June 12, 2022

Bhutan is probably one of the most magical places on Earth right now. Did you know, despite how open the world is now via social media, there are still limitations…

backbend warrior yoga pose | Basic Etiquette at the Yoga Studio • The Petite Wanderess

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Basic etiquettes for your first, or n-th yoga class at the studio

May 10, 2022

Here comes the preaching post! I practise in person at the studio quite regularly. Although my usual studios are great places, there are just a few pet peeves that totally…

flowers | How to Protect Health After Jab • The Petite Wanderess

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How to Reinforce Your Health After taking 1/2/3 Shots, Based on the Wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

November 3, 2021

By now, a good number of people and especially international travellers would have taken at least one shot of the C-19 Vxx. In case Google flags my article and prevents…

Shanghai night | Shanghai Starbucks Roastery: First Time In Shanghai: Everything That's Impressive About Shanghai! • The Petite Wanderess

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First Time in Shanghai – Is China Modern or..?

April 5, 2021

In the blink of an eye, it has been 20+ years since my last trip to China (Beijing). In my memory, back then, Beijing’s roads (which formed my impression of…

What to Know for Your Niseko Ski Trip • The Petite Wanderess

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What to Know Before your First time Skiing in Niseko, Hokkaido!

July 10, 2020

(Well it’s rather odd to be posting this in the midst of a global Covid-19 pandemic.) Although I’m not sure if any of us will ever make it for winter…

indoors | How to Boost Your Immunity System at Home • The Petite Wanderess

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11 Easily Achievable TCM Methods to Boost Your Immune System at Home

April 14, 2020

Now that nearly all of us in the world are staying indoors often, or under quarantine / isolation orders, or simply WFH (working from home), and the whole world is…

Trongsa sunset | What Makes Neykor Meditation Trip in Bhutan Special • The Petite Wanderess

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Why You Need to Go for this Neykor Meditation Trip in Bhutan

March 2, 2020

Honestly, I hadn’t planned on signing up for this meditation retreat, mainly because, just a few months ago, I had done a road-trip in Eastern Bhutan. It seemed rather atrocious (in a good…

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Ditch These Common Lifestyle Habits & Watch Your Health Improve Right Away

December 31, 2019

This 2019, my health’s been just that very few small hiccups: two or three indigestion-induced episodes because I got too greedy and over-ate; a week-long fever (new antibodies developed in…

Khaling | Eastern Bhutan road trip photos • The Petite Wanderess

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Journeying into the remote, Eastern Bhutan – An incredible road trip that’ll definitely stir your wanderlust (Part 1)

October 30, 2019

“Panda, please could you stop the car?” So many times this sentence was repeated on our road-trip in Eastern Bhutan. Our road pilot, affectionately nicknamed Panda (his actual name’s Nidup…

viewpoint of Kew Mae Pan trail | Hiking & Waterfalls at a Day Trip to Doi Inthanon, Chiang Mai • The Petite Wanderess

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Waterfalls & Hiking at Doi Inthanon National Park in Chiang Mai!

October 7, 2019

Not very interested in elephants or sanctuaries? To be honest, neither am I! 😉Although bathing elephants seemed like the must-do for anyone heading to Chiang Mai, I decided to skip…

Mae Ya waterfall, hiking in Chiang Mai | What to Know Before You Visit Chiang Mai • The Petite Wanderess

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6 Tips for Your First Trip to Chiang Mai (& What to Do other than Bathe Elephants)!

August 20, 2019

Chiang Mai, nicknamed “Rose of the North” – such a lovely name. This year, I finally decided to visit Chiang Mai, solo, for a short trip, and to see for…

Mountain yoga pose with hands stretched up | Eastern Bhutan road trip photos • The Petite Wanderess

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How Learning TCM Wellness Changed All My Travel Habits Completely

July 23, 2019

Dear ancient TCM physicians from a very distant past, you might not have been able to predict how the world will turn into hundreds and thousands of years later. You…

monk at Gom Kora, Eastern Bhutan | Lessons on Love & Wisdom Learned from Bhutan's People and Culture • The Petite Wanderess

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What the Bhutanese People & Culture Can Teach About Life, Love & Death

June 10, 2019

Two trips to different regions of Bhutan and I’m back with a somewhat bigger picture of this country! Of course, spending a total of fewer than 20 days in a…

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