Hey Reader, welcome to the weekend! This is coming to you late today, because I spent all day on an HX Expedition Cruise ship that is currently docked in Seattle. I was able to get a really thorough look at this ship before it heads to Antarctica for the season. (And it's fabulous!) If you don't know what expedition cruising is, I'll explain. It's a slightly different type of cruise that focuses on adventure, nature, learning, and exploration in more remote destinations. The ships often have...
30 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader. If I could sit down with you over coffee and look at your travel plans, here’s what I’d probably say: Skip the tourist traps. Pick one or two meaningful experiences, and give yourself space to actually enjoy them. This is exactly how I travel…with intention, curiosity, and of course, some indulgence built in. It’s also how I help my clients plan trips that feel both effortless and enriching. We travel to make lifelong memories, not tick off boxes on someone else's checklist. If...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Happy Friday! It's been a long week of computer work for me, so I have been glued to my headphones. I was listening to one of my favorite Italian artists when this song came on. And it was right when my friends texted about leaving town to go diving in French Polynesia, which includes Tahiti and Bora Bora! Obviously, I had to look it up. To my surprise, the Four Seasons Resort in Bora Bora has a wildly good special right now. They are offering a guaranteed room upgrade if you stay between...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read