Last year I thought I would move to Bali for a year and have my own little “Eat, Pray, Love” moment, but the universe (and my personality) had very different plans. I ended up traveling to 3 countries in 5 months and absolutely falling in love with the discovery, adventure and personal growth that I experienced. I have always loved traveling, but this was/is entirely different from a 1-2 week bucket list trip.

Fast forward to 2024: My intention when I set out in February for South America was to explore each country at a slow, thorough pace while simultaneously learning to speak Spanish (I’ll get there eventually!). BUT when I invited my son to celebrate my 50th birthday with me he suggested Japan and the same day a new friend I met earlier that morning in Rio de Janeiro (I love my new life!) said “Do it, I’m celebrating my 50th in Japan next year!” I decided the universe is talking to me and I need to listen – Japan here we come!

And now I am in Spain thanks to a travel conference I signed up for at the last minute (of course!), meeting wonderful new friends and enjoying all that life and the world has to offer. My travel experiences the past year have had such a profound and positive impact I want to share my stories with the world in the hopes of inspiring others to travel the world and/or take the leap into whatever their heart’s desire.