Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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2026 Goals | Why I’m Taking a Break & What’s Next
In this personal vlog, I’m sharing my 2026 goals, travel plans, and why I’m taking a much-needed break at the start of the year. After travelling solo for over two years and creating weekly videos, I’ve realised that sometimes you need to pause, rest, and clear your head before moving forward.

Early in 2026 I’m planning a short island break to reset and recharge. I’ll also be sharing some exciting family news, including becoming a grandmother again, along with my plans to return to the UK in late May or June after celebrating Khmer New Year in Cambodia from 14th to 16th April.

Once I’m back in Siem Reap, I’ll be exploring nearby destinations in Cambodia and Southeast Asia, continuing my slow travel lifestyle. I’m also setting a big personal goal for 2026 or hopefully August, my birthday month, to reach 10,000 YouTube subscribers. At the moment, around 80 percent of people watching my videos are not subscribed, so if you enjoy travelling with me, please consider subscribing.

Later in 2026, I’m planning a group tour to India in late October or early November, and if you’d like to join me, drop me an email nanwithabackpack@gmail.com for details. I’m also hoping that 2026 will finally be the year I visit Nepal, a dream I’ve had since I began travelling in 2022.

Thank you so much for your continued support, kindness, and encouragement. I truly couldn’t do this journey without you. I wish you all a happy, peaceful, and fulfilling 2026, wherever you are in the world.

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0:00 2025 reflection and plans
2:47 Exciting family news
3:59 Botanical gardens tour
7:20 Subscriber goals and birthday
8:31 India tour and final thoughts