travel stories

This is where I tuck all the good stuff—stories, slow moments, soft reflections, and reminders that rest is reason enough to plan a trip. It’s not about doing the most. It’s about feeling the most you.
Whether you’re dreaming, browsing, or deep in planning mode, I hope something here nudges you closer to joy, ease, and that “ahhh, this feels right” kind of magic.

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How Travel Became My Favorite Form of Self-Care

There was a time when I thought a “successful” trip meant checking every box. Famous photo spots? Check. Must-try food? Check. Walk until your feet scream because “you’re only here once”? Double check. But something changed. It was in Santorini, actually. We were standing near the iconic blue domes. You know, the ones in every […]

Soul-Aligned Travel

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The Trip That Taught Me Rest Isn’t a Luxury

I didn’t go to the Dominican Republic expecting a revelation. I went to celebrate an anniversary. I booked an adults-only all-inclusive in Cap Cana, imagining beach walks, tropical drinks, maybe a few excursions if we were feeling ambitious. What I didn’t expect was that I’d spend most of the trip doing absolutely… nothing. At the […]

Personal Stories

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The Peaceful Trip Planning Checklist

If planning a trip feels more exhausting than exciting right now, you’re not alone. Honestly? I’ve been there. That point where you know you need a break, but just thinking about where to go, what to do, or how to even begin feels like another chore on an already crowded to-do list. This is for those days. […]

Travel Planning Tips

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Why Your Vacation Should Start Before You Pack a Bag

Because the reset starts before your boarding pass. You know that moment when your trip is booked, the countdown begins, and your brain immediately goes into overdrive? Outfits. Flight times. That one charger you always forget. It’s like you’re supposed to magically shift from burned out to beachy in 24 hours. But here’s what I’ve […]

Travel Mindset

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