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Travel as a way back to yourself.

Destination deep dives, honest answers about what a travel advisor actually does, and the occasional confession about what I got wrong. All written by me, from real journeys.

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How Big Should This Trip Be?

How Big Should This Trip Be?

Maldives or Aruba is the type of question I get a lot. Not because it is a comparable location choice, it isn’t. No one puts Aruba and the Maldives on the same list. So what are clients really asking ... ...more

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August 17, 20265 min read

How To Spot A Tourist Trap Restaurant

How To Spot A Tourist Trap Restaurant

How do you know if the cute restaurant you are passing is authentic? This is the test I run. ...more

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August 02, 20267 min read

Is a Travel Advisor Even Worth It?

Is a Travel Advisor Even Worth It?

Is a travel advisor worth it? The honest answer for women planning a luxury journey, plus how advisors get paid and what they actually do. ...more

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June 01, 20268 min read

My Journey of Change

My Journey of Change

My journey of change. A few years ago my life abruptly changed when my husband asked for a divorce just before my youngest left for college. I found myself alone having spent years focused on the need... ...more

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May 01, 20262 min read

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