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Welcome to Drift To Shift – a space where slow travel meets life transitions, and where every drift leads to a meaningful shift.

I'm Lijing Yao – a bioinformatician turned explorer, mom, and midlife adventurer. After relocating to Singapore with my family, I stepped away from my career and into a new chapter: one filled with slower travel, deeper living, and rediscovering who I am beyond my job title.

At Drift To Shift, I share our family's journey of embracing change through intentional travel, parenting abroad, and navigating midlife reinvention. You’ll find stories of discovering Southeast Asia with kids, reflections on identity and motherhood, and practical tips for those craving a slower, more intentional life.

This blog isn’t just about me—it’s for anyone rethinking their pace, their path, or their purpose. Whether you’re a parent dreaming of travel, or someone navigating a midlife pivot, I hope you’ll find encouragement, inspiration, and real-life stories here.

Thanks for stopping by. Let’s embrace the journey—one shift at a time.

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