It Began in London

❌This is not the video I originally planned to post...

I went to Bath at the beginning of March 2025 and, although it was an amazing short trip, the footage I took has been truly overwhelming to sort through and edit! As a result, I kept pushing back any other filming sessions because I wanted to complete the Bath video—which will now have to be split into different parts.

I finally accepted that I was nowhere near finishing the videos in time to post them.

I also realised that life kept moving, and I had already planned to visit the Sky Garden and cover the market at the same time. (See video below)

If I had waited to finish editing the Bath videos first, the Sky Garden event wouldn’t have gone live until next year! 😭

I don’t know why it’s taking me so long to edit a trip like that. I guess I’ll have to learn from this experience—how to better film, store, and edit more efficiently.

This is all part of the process. I hadn’t posted any long-form video in almost a month because the Bath content just wasn’t ready. And honestly? That didn’t feel great. I felt like a bit of a failure. 🙈

So I decided to set the Bath videos aside—for now—and work on something new and fresh to make sure I didn’t lose my momentum. The Bath project was starting to feel stagnant, and I felt like I wasn’t progressing.

But with this new video? It felt a bit easier. And I’m actually happy with how it turned out. 🥳

I can finally breathe a little easier, knowing that I can still film, edit, and post. I haven’t completely lost it!

❓Have you experienced an editing block before?

Now... back to Bath again. Wish me luck! 🤞

To be continued...



Much love,


K A N D I A N ♥

Watch my latest video at the Sky Garden as I stroll through the Craft Fair Market:

Inside London's SKY GARDEN + SoLo Craft Fair Market stalls | April 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4iI2...

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✈I took absolutely forever to edit my latest video 🙈

Honestly, I've been so distracted with so many things lately that I end up feeling completely overwhelmed and froze out of fear of failure.

When you have momentum, make the most of it - it's so easy to get caught up in little things that don't align with the end goal.

In my case? I stop and rethink everything all over again! 🤪

But then I remembered, life is short. We have to focus on what makes sense and go all in.

We only get one shot at this life.

Keep going, one step at a time. Moving slow means nothing. It's just a pace.


In this video, I talk about the difference between being a traveller and a vacationer. Which one are you?


Much love,


K A N D I A N ♥

Watch my latest video as I decide on what type of trip I wish to experience next:
Traveller vs. Vacationer ✈️ | Which One Are You?
https://youtu.be/_Hx36AxFej8?list=PLa...

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🌍It's okay if not everyone understand, just as it's okay for you not to understand someone else's journey.
Live and let live.

Learn to adapt to situations in order to live your best life.

Don't demand or expect anything from others.

Walk your own path and find ways to express what you're here to do.

You'll naturally align with the right circumstances, the right people, and the right opportunities.

Keep doing what you do.


Much love,

K A N D I A N ♥

Watch my latest video on what I discovered happened when I returned from my long trips abroad:
What No One Tells You About Coming Home After a Long Trip Abroad ✈️🌍
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9ypa...

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It's never too late to chase and live your dreams. No matter your age or circumstances.

Keep dreaming, don't let social pressure tell you otherwise!

Take actions, go for it- Just do it! Do it! 🤩

Much love,

K A N D I A N ♥

Watch my latest video on why I decided to chase my dream at 40 and what I had to let go of:


Why I decided to become a Travel Content Creator at 40?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Wjke...

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🔴🤳My weekly LIVEs on TikTok (TT) have been such a rewarding experience, and I truly believe they've played a huge role in getting me this far on my journey.

They've helped me build confidence and shown me how to create a channel where a community can thrive and engage with one another. This wonderful community has now grown to be known as the "Kandi Krew" 🙏🥰

Thanks to the Kandi Krew, I've learnt that my love for creating videos has grown into something even bigger – the desire to share passion with the world.

It's given me the courage to step out there, do what I love, appreciate the beauty around us and connect with others along the way.

So here we go - from now on, I'll be posting my TikTok LIVE recordings weekly (TikTok LIVE Recordings playlist.)

The next big step? Hosting my first LIVE stream on YouTube!

This should push me out of my comfort zone once again, as I have no idea what to expect. Unlike TikTok, where familiar faces act as my anchors during LIVEs, YouTube will feel like uncharted territory.

Fingers crossed, I'll be able to bring the same community vibe over to YouTube eventually! 🤞

Until then, enjoy the Winter Lights 2025!

Much love,

K A N D I A N ♥


🌟 FREE Winter Lights 2025 in Canary Wharf | TikTok LIVE from London | January 24th
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG-rq...

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🚅After successfully filming on an Uber Boat and boarding a London train, I thought capturing footage on all forms of public transport would be a piece of cake by now. But it turns out that proximity to others plays a big role!

When the environment feels too intimate or intrusive, it becomes much harder to muster the camera to pull out the camera and film what's in front of you.

I felt confident as I entered the train station at London Bridge, but the moment I stepped into one of the carriages, it was as if all eyes were suddenly on me and the DJI Osmo Pocket 3.

Although the Pocket 3 is discreet, it's still a piece of equipment that not everyone is familiar with. Most people are often intrigued by it, drawing unwanted attention.

Nevertheless, I did my best to capture the experience of a London Tube journey - off peak!

Find out how I go on - watch the video below 👇

Much love,

K A N D I A N ♥


🚅Filming my first London Tube ride with the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 | London Transport - Jan 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6nDT...

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🌸Remember when I didn't manage to make it to Columbia Road Flower Market? Well, I'm pleased to announce that I went back last Sunday! 🥳💐

Columbia Road is absolutely charming and vibrant, and I can assure you, it's well worth the visit. It's a "not so hidden", hidden gem that not many people are aware of. Though it gets busy, it's still a pleasant place to wander around and explore.

Just 10min away from the hustle and bustle of Brick Lane, it's a must-visit on a Sunday morning or afternoon. Grab yourself a bunch of flowers, a coffee, a drink, and some lunch- it's the perfect spot in the East End, far from the tourist crowds of Central London.

The Flower Market is open from 8:00 to 15:00 every Sunday.

It was a bit challenging to navigate through the crowds to capture shots of the flowers, but I'm pleased with the final results! Let me know what you think!

Would you visit the flower market on your next trip to London?

If so, please enjoy!

Much love,

K A N D I A N ♥


🌸 Hidden Flower Market in London's East End | Escape the Crowds | January 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0LnN...

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First of all, THANK YOU TO THE 200+ SUBS so far!! 🙏🥳

In today's video, I reflect on the progress I've made and the confidence I've gained since starting my YouTube journey.

This journey has made me realise how much I've held myself back from creating videos due to some people-pleasing tendencies.

As I reflect on this, I encourage you to pursue your dreams and goals, work in silence, keep your head down, and push through. Like the hare in the fable of the hare and the tortoise... 🐰🐢

Remember, it's a journey, not a competition. Keep your head down and push through. Focus your energy, don't get distracted by negativity or toxicity, and most importantly don't let what others think stop you from doing what you love and moving the needle forward.


Until the next time!

Much love,

K A N D I A N ♥

🌃Vlogging in Public at Night: Confidence, Realizations & Hot Chocolate! | Jan 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht7MW...

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🥳The Final Episode of my Christmas Edition Playlist for 2024 is here! 🎄

Throughout December 2024, I made it my mission to capture as much of the festive spirit as possible, which I have thoroughly enjoyed. However, I ended up capturing so much that I couldn't post everything in time, as there was so much happening in London all at once.

Still, this experience has given me a better idea of what to film, where, and when for next year! I've got lots of short videos left, but with Christmas now behind us, it feels a bit late to share them... except for this one.

What I’ve learned from this process is that you have to create for yourself first, and everything else will fall into place.

Filming today's video 5 days ago was so much fun. I was excited to catch a glimpse of the last Christmas tree at St. Paul's Cathedral, and the stunning decorations still up at the Royal Exchange. It felt like the perfect way to conclude my festive playlist. 🎄

Editing takes me about 3 days per video, which is longer than I'd like. But I know that with practice, it'll get easier and faster as the process becomes second nature.

This video IS part of that learning journey - filming, editing, and posting all contribute to progress.

Yes, I'm posting this festive video on January 8th- but that's OK! Progress is what matters.
Nothing is going to happen. No one's going to tell me off (hopefully!).

The plan is to keep doing exactly that, but to post the videos within the timeframe so that it makes sense.
Over time, I’ll get better at posting videos while everything is still fresh.

Each step counts, and this is one step forward.

I'll keep walking, climbing, trying my best, making mistakes and learning from them.

That's the only way forward!

This is a journey, and I'm loving every moment of it!

I hope you enjoy these winter walks during the festive season!

Though the holidays are over, it's time to move on and embrace the new year ahead! ✨🥂

Until the next time!

Much love,

K A N D I A N ♥

✨Chasing festive vibes one last time: City of London & St. Paul’s Cathedral | Final Episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_PmN...

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⏳Moving forward, I'd like to keep my videos within a certain timeframe. This one is an extension of the previous video; there was so much to show that including it all would have made the video way too long.

London has so much to explore and experience, and I want to ensure each moment is captured at its best.

Would shorter long-forms video work better?

This video is just under 14min but packed with plenty to see- and that's just from visiting two locations!

I'm still a work in progress- figuring out the style, video length, what to capture, topics to cover, locations, editing techniques, and even how often to post. There's so much to experiment with!

In this video, I even tested using voiceovers for the first time! Editing was tricky since I didn't originally film an intro or outro. It was meant to be one long video, but I decided to split it up and hope for the best!

Overall, I'm pleased with the results! This has shown me that even shorter long-from videos, still take time to edit, and I'm keeping that in mind as I move forward!

Hope you enjoy these visits to these two vibrant markets in Brick Lane as much as I did!

Much love,

K A N D I A N ♥

PART 2 🍽🍤| A London Must-Visit: BRICK LANE MARKETS, Street Food, and Fashion:
https://youtu.be/XrlF0TszGCM&list=PLaL8y67q8zIAfSe0URxDI4JKM_EzX2z7B

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