Travel Journal
This is a space where I share reflections and stories that capture the beauty, challenges, and quiet transformations that unfold along the journey.
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Illness. It’s Part of Life Now
Joy is still possible even when the path looks different than expected. I never expected to get a chronic illness; I don’t think anyone does unless there’s a history of it in their family. Not so lucky for me, no…
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Table for One: My First Solo Trip
When I set out on my first ever solo trip, I never intended it to be a thing. I desperately needed a break from work and my crumbling marriage so I planned a trip. Hiking had been a fun, stress-free…
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My First International Trip: A Short Day in Mexico
My very first trip abroad wasn’t a grand adventure and didn’t have much fanfare. It was a simple day trip across the border in Mexico in 2009. I didn’t have a carefully crafted itinerary, a must-visit restaurant list, or many…
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Stepping into a New Adventure: Welcome to My Travel Journal
For as long as I can remember, venturing to new places has excited me. The promise of new sights, unfamiliar sounds, and experiences waiting to unfold always stirs something in me and renews my hope. Every trip leaves its mark…
