CNA938 Rewind - Angola, Rwanda & Sri Lanka
In Destination Anywhere, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Sandra Lim - travel content creator, plant-based F&B consultant and wellness advocate. Lim will recall her unforgettable travels to Angola, Rwanda and Sri Lanka. She'll describe interacting with tribal folk in Angola, trekking with chimps in Rwanda, and tea picking on the verdant plantations of Sri Lanka. Lim can be found @theveggiemaiden on Instagram.
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