Best Blue Zone hotspot to live 10 years longer than average

As we approach the end of September, we draw near to a cherished time of the year: the Mid-Autumn Festival. This celebration, fostering family togetherness and gratitude for the harvest moon, unites millions across Asia, from China and Taiwan to Korea, Japan, and beyond, on September 29th this year. 🌕

This festival is a reminder that distance doesn't diminish the love we have for our loved ones. No matter where you wander, I encourage you to cherish your loved ones in your heart, especially under the moonlight on this special day. Who knows, you might even spot the moon rabbit busy making rice cakes! 😉

Joyce Ho, Host of Have a G’day! Podcast
🥮 ^{Currently thinking about mooncakes}

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Loma Linda is one of the five Blue Zone regions in the world known for leading longer and healthier lives, where residents live a remarkable 10 years longer than average. This could be due to their strict vegetarian diets and love for exercise. Make sure to bookmark this longevity destination in your bucket list!

The five original blue zones include Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California.

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Arendelle: The World of Frozen, the first of three Frozen-themed lands, is opening at Hong Kong Disneyland on November 20, 2023. This frosty adventure will soon spread its magic to Tokyo DisneySea and Disneyland Paris. Are you excited to experience the world of Frozen like never before? Let it go, and plan your trip now! 🪄

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Interesting Reads for your Commute

🥮 How different countries in Asia celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival - This major festival is celebrated with a common theme of family gatherings, moon gazing, and vibrant lantern displays. Also known as Chuseok in South Korea, Tsukimi in Japan, and Tết Trung Thu in Vietnam, the moon serves as a unifying symbol, and each culture adds its unique flavors to the festivities.

The Rise in Digital Nomad Families - Two families share their journeys in working remotely from various countries, and utilizing short term schooling, online resources, and experiential learning to educate their kids while exploring the world. World-schooling Central is a Facebook community with 10K followers where families share their experiences of educating kids through travel.

7 Ways to Maintain Friendships Across Varying Life Stages - Life events like moving cities, changing careers, settling down, and even starting a family may pull you in different directions, but true friendships can withstand the test of time and life stages.

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