Travel & Journal Notes
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All Together Now
New Year Intentions Yes, I missed the last two monthly welcomes. But I’m very much back—present and stepping into 2026 with renewed energy and optimism. Growing up in England, it’s always the chimes of Big Ben that ring in the New Year for me. Conveniently, living now on this side of the pond means midnight…
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Travel Roundup Dec 2025
Welcome to the December edition of the Travel Desk & Journal! As another year of travel draws to a close, this issue is filled with inspiration for the season ahead—from chasing total solar eclipses and the Northern Lights to hitting the ski slopes across the USA, Canada, and Europe. You’ll also find a guide to…
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Travel Roundup Oct-Nov 2025
Welcome to the October–November edition of the Travel Desk & Journal! As autumn settles in, it’s time to start dreaming of warmer days. This issue highlights three of my favorite winter-sun destinations—Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and El Salvador—along with an epic adventure through New Zealand and a spooky-season roundup of haunted hotels to die for.…
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Un-Journaling
Messy-beautiful everyday notes. I’ve never been good at journal writing. I’ve always loved the idea of it—capturing my deepest thoughts under lock and key like those secret diaries we had growing up, or documenting my adventures in one of those beautifully bound travel logs. Then came the rise of blogging and self-guided journals—complete with prompts…
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Travel Roundup Aug-Sep 2025
Welcome to the first edition of my travel newsletter! I thought I’d begin by sharing the destinations I know best—the places I’ve visited, lived, and come to love. A trip to South Africa and the unforgettable experience of going on safari first inspired me to become a travel advisor. I’ve also been fortunate to spend…
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Future Proof Your Life
Looking at the big picture. I find drinking tea calming and reviving. Unlike coffee’s go-go-go towards productivity, it invites time for reflection. With storm Erin and the unexpected pause to our routines, I found myself peering into my cup and wondering: how much of the future can we really predict—and how much can we prepare…
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Slow Rebellion
Enjoy the now. August is the Sunday of summer. It’s that golden in-between—where the long days still stretch out ahead, but you can feel the shift coming. There’s a whisper of change in the air and we are reminded to slow down and savor what’s here now. Why slow down? In a culture that equates speed…
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Finding Freedom
What makes you tick? Happy 4th, y’all! As July rolls in—with its celebrations of independence, fireworks, warmth, and long sunlit days—it also brings an invitation to reflect: What does freedom mean to you—really? Sitting in my beach chair in the late afternoon sun, I found myself pondering this very question. I watched the waves roll in, took…
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Make A Splash!
Swim through the summer. Summer is here! The kids are out. The tourists are back. And there are plenty of music, markets, and art events popping up all over Hatteras Island to keep us entertained. Here I am, ready to jump right in and give it my all! Living here on the island, I try…
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The Ripple Effect
Creating a postive feedback loop. You may have heard of the ‘ripple effect’ and the idea that an event, no matter how small—like a single drop—can create a chain of influence and consequences. Actions, both positive and negative, can impact not only yourself but also others, spreading outward like ripples in water. For example, the…
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Now Exhale
Spring cleans and new perspectives. Spring cleans are in the air. Like an awakening, you can feel it all around you. Open the windows, shake off the dust, and clear out the clutter—both physically and emotionally. Birds are calling, trees are bursting with pollen (maybe not so great for those with allergies), and the buzz…
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Places I’ve Been
Over thirty countries and counting! Having visited over 30 countries (and counting), and lived in the UK, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and now the USA, travel has shaped so much of how I see the world. Along the way, I’ve explored a wide range of destinations—each one adding its own perspective and story. Through…