Japan Was One of the Most Beautiful Places I’ve Ever Been. It Was Also the Most Stressful Trip I’ve Ever Taken.
I want to start there, because I think the version of Japan that lives on social media – the perfectly choreographed temple visits, the effortlessly ordered ramen, the serene onsen moments – is beautiful and real, and also genuinely…
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Gluten‑Free in Paris: What I Actually Ate
Paris has a reputation. Flaky croissants, crusty baguettes, pastries you can smell from halfway down the street – it’s not exactly the first place that comes to mind for gluten-free travel. And yet… I ate really well here. Not in a “I made it work”…
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Explore Bohemian Switzerland: A Magical Day Trip from Prague to Tisá Rocks
Prague is known for its castles, gothic towers, and romantic old streets. But one of the most magical experiences you can have while visiting the city actually happens outside of it. Bohemian Switzerland National Park is one of the most popular day…
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France Travel Diaries: Fall 2025
This trip wasn’t a checklist or a highlight reel. It was a month of slow mornings, creative resistance, long walks, quiet meals, and learning how to listen to myself again: across Paris, the French countryside, and the northern coast. These posts are a…
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Coming Back to Paris: Macarons, Museums, and a Perfect Goodbye
After my coastal reset, I returned to Paris: this time staying near the Sorbonne, my favorite area in the city. My hotel upgraded my room, and it felt like a cozy cave: quiet, peaceful, and perfectly located. It was just the best! Here’s a peek…
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Trouville, Deauville & Honfleur: A Quiet Coastal Reset in Northern France
After the residency ended, I headed north for a change of scenery, and some quiet, restful time by the sea. Trouville and Deauville were exactly what I needed. I walked along the beach in Trouville‑sur‑Mer, wandered the shops in Deauville, and enjoyed…
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Two Weeks in a French Chateau: Inside an Artist in Residence Program
After Paris, I boarded a train from Montparnasse to Le Mans, then on to Alençon – along with several other artists in my residency group. Our train was severely delayed, turning a mid‑afternoon arrival into early evening, but it was honestly fine.…
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Slow Days in Paris: Versailles Gardens, Bookshops, and Letting the City Unfold
My trip began with a few quiet days in Paris — intentionally slow ones. After landing at CDG (still my least favorite airport), my private transfer was already waiting and whisked me off to the 15th arrondissement. I’d never stayed in this area before,…
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France Travel Diaries: Almost Didn’t Go… And Why This Month in France Changed Everything
I recently returned from almost a month in France, and I honestly didn’t want it to end. From quiet mornings at a chateau, to wandering the gardens of Versailles, to strolling along a cold northern beach in Trouville‑sur‑Mer…. this trip was…
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Travel Diary: Wales, Bath, & London
There’s something truly magical about exploring the UK when you can blend the tranquil beauty of the countryside with the vibrant pulse of London. Recently, I had the pleasure of experiencing this perfect balance firsthand—journeying through North Wales,…
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