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Vape expos aren’t something most people would think to attend. But if you vape, you really should!

The vaping industry is unique. Yes, it’s a business but it is so much more than this as well.

It is a community, populated by real people that actually like (and help) one another.

The “vape community” – or, the #vapecommunity if you’re on Twitter or Instagram – is a very real thing. And it is super cool too.

Personally, I have been to vape expos in England, the US, and also even Ukraine.

The environment at these events is just great. Everyone can always walk away with a new favorite flavor and even new friends.

People compare their interests whether it be building your own coils or working with certain companies.

In Ukraine, I got to meet people from all over the globe and even hung out with people from an American company in the evening.

Me & The Guys From Riot Squad

You get to meet so many new people attending vape expos and this is great for everything from networking to just extending your friend-circle.

The expos usually are run over 3 days giving people chance to come down for a day to look around and try new things or even make a weekend out of it and just hang out with people at stands and try new things.

The main ones to attend in the UK are The Vapor Expo in Birmingham and VapeJam in London.

I’ve been to both and both have such great atmospheres with music, DJs, activities, live performances and more.

It’s more than just juices and mods.

Cloud competitions are also great for a social event too – and there’s always a few going on at big vape expos.

They’re great to watch and easy to get involved with. I’ve watched a bunch and learned more than a thing or two about building and coil placement at them.

Some vape expos in the US include things like guest speakers and food and drinks events in the evenings. If you’re in the industry, these are great to attend, as you can make loads of connections.

The Rise of CBD at Vape Expos

CBD is the next BIG growth product inside the vape market. During the past 18 months, I’ve seen more and more CBD companies at the vape expos I attend.

I don’t think CBD would have enjoyed the success it has without vaping.

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Nowadays, you can get CBD anywhere – from edibles to vapable oil, as well as sprays and drippers – and the health benefits of using it are well established.

The idea of being able to vape CBD inside E Juice that tastes just like normal E Juice is brilliant.

Brands like Hot Juice, a company that makes GMO-free and 100% Kosher products, is definitely one of my favorites.

US Vape Expos

Like everything in the US, things are bigger – and, yes, this goes double for its vape expos!

The US is larger, and for this reason, there are A LOT more vape expos over there than in the UK.

In fact, you could probably travel indefinitely in America going from one vape expo to another, zig-zagging your way across the country.

Vape expos are designed to showcase new brands and products. And while the entire point of them is business-oriented, they really are much more than just another trade show.

They’re community-driven events; people fly all over the world to attend vape expos – and not just business people, either!

Vape Expo: Lots of Lights, Mods, And E Juices – Plus Loads of Cool People!

I have friends that travel to the US and elsewhere to check out the latest vaping trends and companies. They love it. You see the world, make some friends, and vape a lot of excellent E Juice!

And they wouldn’t do this if vape expos were just another boring trade show.

My advice? If you’ve never been to a vape expo do yourself a favor and attend the next one in your area.

I guarantee you’ll have an absolute blast, find loads of new E Juice brands, and likely get yourself an entire backpack full of free vape products.

Why’s that? Simple: vape companies love giving away gear to people at expos – and, best of all, you don’t even need to be a VIP.

Nope, just rock up, have a chat, and you’ll walk away with something – be it a pod mod or a bottle of E Juice.

The Vape Community – A Great Place To Be…

I’ve been going to vape expos for years. Sometimes with work, sometimes just for fun. But there is always one constant: I always meet new people and I always have a great time.

And this is because the people at these events – be they visitors or businesses – are all just super lovely. They don’t mind chatting and they’ll happily help you with anything you need to know about.

Not once have I been to a vape expo where I’ve regretted going.

Taking A Selfie At VapeJam (London)

Even with a hangover the size of Texas, you still manage to have lots of fun and try lots of new things.

I’ve made friends for life at vape expos, as well as great business connections, and I will continue to go to these expos in the UK and US from here on out for this express reason.

But mostly because they’re just great fun.

That’s the real reason to go: great times with good people (plus A LOT of freebies thrown in for good measure)!

What’s not to love about that!?

So… this is my first time writing about my vaping experiences, so far so I guess it’s only right I start at the beginning.

A few years ago I decided to start vaping as I noticed my teeth were changing color due to smoking.

And this was reason enough to kick the habit.

I went to my local vape store having no clue at all about what I needed but came out with my first mod and my first juice.

The first juice I ever got was an almond and caramel flavor; I think it was 3mg.

I didn’t want anything too strong, just enough to get me off the stinkies.

I loved the flavor and even started replacing sweet food with vaping. I actually couldn’t believe just how tasty it actually was compared to smoking.

I heard a lot of people talking about vaping, but I just assumed it’d be very similar to smoking but the difference was like night and day!

Sweet E Juice Helps With Sugar Cravings

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If I fancied something sweet after food, I’d simply use my vape to get the caramel taste and fix my sweet tooth, so not only did vaping help with my smoking it also helped with my diet.

After a while of vaping, I got a mod and tank upgrade to a purple Asmodus mod. It was a massive upgrade for me, and I loved it.

I think the Asmodus has a great color range to chose from and you can easily get tanks from other companies to match the color perfectly.

Finding The Perfect E Juice Flavor

During this period, I started experimenting with E Juice flavors. Once a week I would buy a new juice to try.

Eventually, I found my palette changing; instead of sweet flavors, I started vaping more fruity flavors. I do still like dessert flavor E Juice, but I am now 100% more into fruity E Juices.

There are so many different combinations of fruit flavors, flavors using fruits I hadn’t even heard of before, so this was a really cool experience, as I found new things I liked.

Humble VTR E Juice ($19.99 120ML) – Yum!

Back when I smoked, I was a menthol kind of girl. It was all I ever smoked, and this is why I also like to try a lot of menthol-based flavors too.

Not straight-up menthol, that’d be gross. I mean fruit and menthol flavors; these are possibly some of my favorite types of E Juices.

It was around this period I learned about E Juice composition; how VG and PG effect the flavor and how the E Juice hits.

Depending on what device I’m using, I’m mostly a high-VG vapor. Though I do like higher PG mixes for my pod mods and MTL tanks.

The First E Juice I Proper Fell In Love With?

Simple: Five Star Ejuice! Their lemon and lime flavor blew my socks off.

To me, it reminded me of those ice lolly balls that you can buy. So tasty! I loved it and over the proceeding years I have vaped gallons of the stuff

Why I Prefer Vape Tanks To Rebuildable Tanks

I’ve always been someone that uses tanks. I watched so many videos on coils and building and was always too scared to try it in case I built it wrong.

I also found traditional vape tanks more convenient for work. It took me a while to find a company that made the exact tank I was looking for; there was just so many to choose from.

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UFOHM E Juice – $19.99 to $24.99 Per 100ML

I like Aspire tanks a lot. The coils and style of the tanks fitted my exact criteria at the time; the tanks vaped great and the coils were consistent and lasted a long time. For this reason, I used Aspire tanks pretty much exclusively for a number of years.

In the past few years since I first started vaping, I am lucky enough to have been able to try a whole wide range of different juices from different companies in different countries.

US vs UK E Juice – How They’re Different

I have tried many from the USA and from my home turf in England. Also companies from Austria and Germany and even Sweden.

And you know what? They’re all different. I guess it’s how they’re made, but I was quite taken aback by just how different vape juice from the UK compared to, say, the USA.

American E Juice is VERY strong in the flavor department, for instance, whereas places like Canada tend to have more natural-tasting flavors.

I really love Canadian fruit flavors actually; they almost taste like the real thing.

Why Chocolate E Juice Is Impossible To Get Right

I think one flavor that is very hard to get right is chocolate.

I have tried many different ones and I find that if the chocolate flavor is mixed with another potent flavor such as nuts or a fruit like strawberries then it worked a lot better.

I am a huge chocolate lover, but when it comes to vaping I really did struggle to find a chocolate flavor that actually tastes like chocolate.

The Future of Vaping?

In the last few years, I have seen vaping rise in popularity, as more and more people use it as a tool to quit smoking.

The USA seems to have taken a different approach to the UK in how it views vaping. Things like the proposed flavor ban are rather alarming.

Banning something that has helped millions of people quit smoking does not make sense.

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The rules seem to be very different between the US and UK – even with cigarette regulation.

In England, cigarette packs are now all the same color, there is zero marketing and promotion allowed, and the packs basically tell you that they’re going to kill you.

In the US, however, you’ll see 7/11s across the country promoting offers on cigarettes; things like bulk-buying to save money. It’s pretty crazy when you’re used to how things are in the UK.

My hope for the US is that it wakes up to facts the UK and Public Health England already know – that vaping is not a scourge on society, but a tool, a damn effective one, for helping millions of people quit smoking.

What Gear Am I Using Now?

SMOANT Charon Mod | $73 (GearBest)

E Juices? Mostly Humble E Juice At The Moment

My Instagram Handle | @rune_wolves

Rune Wolves