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Grace Mondlana marks her second international travel and ventures to China

Grace Mondlana, the young and vibrant rising South African content creator, is making waves on TikTok with her recent international brand collaborations. Just under a week after her trip to Germany with NIVEA South Africa, Grace embarked on another exciting journey—this time to China with Great Wall Motor (GWM) South Africa.

In her latest TikTok video, Grace invites followers to join her on the journey from Johannesburg to China, showcasing her enthusiasm and the experiences awaiting her abroad. Grace took the viewers along the experience of travelling on air for 13 hours and boarding a business class flight.

@grace._mondlana Travel with me to China from Johannesburg with @GWM South Africa s is the longest flight I have ever been on?? I slept, I woke up & it was still the same time.?? We have a 6 hour time difference so I’m definitely getting jet lagged. #gracemondlana #brandtrip #businessclass #gwm #everythingiate #foodtiktok #travelwithme ♬ original sound – Grace Mondlana ?

This trip follows closely on the heels of her visit to Hamburg, Germany, where she partnered with NIVEA South Africa. During that trip, Grace shared her experiences exploring NIVEA’s headquarters and learning about their innovative skincare formulations.

@grace._mondlana We just landed safely in Hamburg, Germany ?? . After 24 hours of travelling & spending 6 hours at the Dubai International Airport waiting for our connecting flight.? There’s no time difference between Germany & SA SO EVERYTHING will be in real time, yey! See y’all tomorrow.???? #gracemondlana #brandtrip #germany #dubai #shoppinghaul #travelwithme #traveltiktok #nivea #niveaskingem #thiamodol ♬ original sound – Grace Mondlana ?

Grace’s consecutive international brand trips underscore her rising prominence in the digital influencer space. Her authentic storytelling and engaging content resonate with a broad audience, making her a sought-after partner for global brands. As she continues to share her adventures, followers eagerly anticipate where her next collaboration will take her.

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