Help me with my next Journey

Kandice Kittinger Start Date: Dec 9, 2024 - End Date: Apr 8, 2025
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Professional Development
  • Vacation/Personal Trip
  • Paris, France

My Travel Story

by: Kandice Kittinger Start Date: Dec 9, 2024 - End Date: Apr 8, 2025
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Professional Development
  • Vacation/Personal Trip
Hello, I am a young freelance worker from America currently living abroad in Japan. For the past two years I have been working as a private contractor teaching English and finding my own creative work as a freelance model. 

I've been working hard and I have plans to sign a contract with a modeling agency in Tokyo next year. However, there are some aspects to life in Japan that I've found aren't a good fit and I'm looking to continue my career elsewhere after another year.

The purpose of my trip to Paris in May 2025 is to experience as much as I can and to begin creating connections with photographers and agencies. 
Any donations would help cover the cost of the flight as well as other travel expenses while in Paris.
  • Paris, France

Updates

2

  • Happy New Year!

    Thank you thank you thank you! Thank you for another wonderful year! And special thanks to those that have been able to support me in my endeavors. Here's what's happened so far:
    -I used my work contract bonus to book a room for my trip
    -Family gave me a very nice Christmas gift which covered my flight and a new (pickpocket-proof) travel bag.
    -Friends added to the fund, which I'm using to pay for some private French lessons

    Things I still need help with:
    -Omiyage for Japanese co-workers
    -Look-book to show to potential clients and some modeling agencies
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  • Accomodations And Flight Are Covered!

    Thanks to a generous Christmas gift, I've been able to book my flight. Everything is covered, but fun money is still appreciated and also money to cover things like Omiyage (Customary souvenirs expected to be given to friends and co-workers in Japan). The minimum donation for this site is $10, which is enough for a coffee, or a croissant, or a small gift for a co-worker.
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Adventure Registry

  • Accomodations

    300
    Used my bonus from contract renewal
    • Granted

  • Photo book: (A book of photos showcasing my past work to potential clients)

    $ 50

  • Backpack/ satchel

    100
    S and D
    • Granted