Every month of 2023 felt like a different life. Reflecting on the year is always an exercise in gratitude for the beauty and diversity of the world and my experiences. From spring in Corsica to fall in Vanuatu, here are my favorite travel photographs and adventures from 2023!
Since I’m on the road full-time, I’m always trying out new travel gear and clothing. I’ve collected a list of my favorite travel items that I’ve discovered this year.Here are 13 of the best travel gifts (big and small) to help you find the perfect travel gifts for friends and family. Feel free to add these to your own Christmas list!
As a woman who travels solo most of the time, I am always thinking about my safety. I wanted to share a few tips for things to pack for safety along with how to stay safe online. Check out the post for five things I pack for every trip at home or abroad.
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2023 has been the year of luggage woes for me. After more than two decades of travel, my luggage was lost for the first time. For the tips about what to do about lost checked luggage and damaged luggage, check out my latest post.
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In my new Travel Tales series, I share slices of life from my adventures at home and on the road. In this edition, I talk about a visit to my parent’s farm in South Carolina and my daily walks with my dad and his BFF (best furry friend), a fat grey tabby named Mo, around the property.
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The hardest part of travel isn’t the jet lag, food poisoning or being stuck in the middle seat on a 12-hour flight. It’s something much more complex—it’s actually coming home. I’ve always struggled with the notion of home, which I dig into in this personal essay
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