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Plage de Bussaghlia Corsica

Where to Go in Corsica – A Two Week Itinerary

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Jessica Carpenter — Leave a reply

The island of Corsica, France is an undeniable gem in the Mediterranean and should not be overlooked. I hope this two week itinerary helps you decide where to go in …

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Bonifacio medieval alleyways

Two Days in Bonifacio, Corsica Itinerary

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Jessica Carpenter — Leave a reply

Dramatic, quaint, epic, charming could all be used to describe the Corsican port town of Bonifacio. Perched high atop the dramatic white limestone cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, is a …

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Seceda wildflowers in the Italian Dolomites itinerary

Dolomites Itinerary: One Week in the Italian Dolomites in the Summer

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Jessica Carpenter — 1 Comment ↓

Of all the countries and regions I’ve visited, nowhere dropped my jaw quite like the Italian Dolomites. I put off visiting the Dolomites for so many years because I was …

Posted in Destinations, Europe, Italy | 1 Comment ↓
Safari vehicle ride

Let’s Travel Together!

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Jessica Carpenter — Leave a reply

Let’s go to Tanzania together! Book Here This is a trip that’s been in the back of my mind for many years. In 2012, my friend and I spent some …

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View of Evangelical Cathedral from bottom of Stairs Passageway in Sibiu Romania

Things to do in Sibiu Romania

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Jessica Carpenter — 3 Comments ↓

Once in a while, you stumble upon a place that captures your heart and leaves a lasting impression. Sibiu was one of those places for me. I wrote this post …

Posted in Destinations, Europe, Romania | 3 Comments ↓
Ljubljana Old Town triple bridge and church

A Ljubljana Itinerary: 2 Days in Ljubljana, Slovenia

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Jessica Carpenter — Leave a reply

Slovenia had long been on my bucket list, which meant I’d certainly want to explore the capital city of Ljubljana while there. The old part of the city totally stole …

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Theth Albania church and mountains

2 Week Albania Itinerary

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Jessica Carpenter — 5 Comments ↓

I know Albania isn’t on everyone’s bucket list. Heck, a lot of people have never even heard of it! I’d known Albania would be beautiful, but I didn’t quite expect …

Posted in Albania, Destinations | 5 Comments ↓
Balandra Beach lagoon on Baja 30 day road trip itinerary

One Month Baja Mexico Road Trip Itinerary

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Jessica Carpenter — 5 Comments ↓

The Baja peninsula may not look that big but you could spend anywhere from a couple weeks to a a couple years continuously exploring the two states of Baja California …

Posted in Destinations, Mexico, North America | 5 Comments ↓
Bahia de Concepcion Playa El Coyote

Driving to Baja, Mexico: Everything you Need to Know to Road Trip to Baja California

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Jessica Carpenter — 12 Comments ↓

When we began van life, road tripping through Baja, Mexico was high on my bucket list. There is so much to see and do, it can be hard to plan …

Posted in Destinations, Mexico, North America | 12 Comments ↓
Moraine Lake Canoeing

Banff and Jasper Itinerary: The Ultimate Canadian Rockies Road Trip

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Jessica Carpenter — 12 Comments ↓

Is Banff actually the most beautiful place on earth, or what?! It doesn’t get much better than jagged rock mountains looming over turquoise glacial lakes. Two of the most beautiful …

Posted in Canada, Destinations, North America | 12 Comments ↓

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👉🏼 Save these magical small towns for your bucket 👉🏼 Save these magical small towns for your bucket list and share with a friend! 

These were some of the most quaint and magical little villages and towns in Europe I’ve visited over the years. I tried to pick ones that have a population under 5,000. 

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Would you have guessed this was in Romania?? 🇷🇴 Would you have guessed this was in Romania?? 🇷🇴 

📍Sibiu is a smallish city with a little over 100k residents. The old town has stunning, well preserved medieval architecture, is super walkable, and has an amazing food and coffee culture. 

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Hi! I’m Jessica. After my second life partner got Hi! I’m Jessica. After my second life partner got cancer in 2021, we decided to throw caution to the wind and buy a van. It had been my dream for a long time. Admittedly, we didn’t do it full time, so I probably saved some sanity there, but buying and traveling in a van gave me a joy that can’t compete with anything. 

I’m reading a book called The Molecule of More about dopamine and how it’s essentially the anticipation neurotransmitter. Most the dopamine hits from life come from anticipating an experience rather than the experience itself (which comes from other neurotransmitters). The van, unlike other items you buy, has the promise of the unknown. Unlimited dopamine hits because the possibilities and dreams are endless. There’s always a new place or trip. I can honestly say the novelty of having a van has never worn off for me after 4+ years—but again, we only went out for 3 months at a time and had a home to come back to, which is a major privilege.

Anyways, long story short, if you’re considering a van or just turning your car into a camper, give it a try. Or whatever it is you’ve been dreaming of.
I want ladies (and evolved men are welcome too) wh I want ladies (and evolved men are welcome too) who support other women, love to get outside and be a little uncomfortable, maybe have a significant other but also realize the deep importance of independence and solo time. Getting older is really fricking weird. Like we all do it, if we’re lucky enough, but it’s a little scary and it’s nice to talk about with others going through the same stages.
📍 Romania 🇷🇴 is one of the most surprising countri 📍 Romania 🇷🇴 is one of the most surprising countries. Epic medieval towns, castles, great food and coffee culture, affordable, friendly people, scenic mountain landscapes and more. 

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Memorial Hospital in Türkiye is world class and of Memorial Hospital in Türkiye is world class and offers multiple levels of in-depth health screenings for varying prices. You get VIP treatment from a concierge at the airport, to private transfers. The hospital is stunning and you have your own translator and assistant throughout the entire process. I chose the Longevity package which screens for cancer, cardiovascular health, genetic cancer markers, lab work, and full body evaluation. Istanbul and the rest of Türkiye make for an incredible Mediterranean vacation to combine with the medical check up.
➡️ Share with someone who may be a Canadian citize ➡️ Share with someone who may be a Canadian citizen and not even know it! 

A new Canadian ruling in December, 2025 clarified its citizenship by descent laws expanding eligibility to those with Canadian ancestors and is no longer limited to first generation. 

My grandmother and her family were Canadian and my mom grew up in Canada, although she wasn’t born there. She applied for and got her citizenship in the 80’s before I was born. To apply for my certificate of citizenship, I filled out the packet and included two photos a couple weeks ago. Applications apparently are taking a year to process but I am so excited to be a dual citizen! Thank you, Canada 🇨🇦 🙏🏼
This might be controversial, but quality wins over This might be controversial, but quality wins over quantity when it comes to coffee. Just because you can slurp a quick cappuccino for less than 2 euros on every corner in Italy does not mean it’s the best coffee. To be extremely fair, there ARE some great specialty shops throughout Italy, but there is also a lot of low quality, mass produced coffee like Lavazza.

Over the last few years we’ve mostly visited central and Eastern Europe hence why these are the countries I’ve mentioned, and why other obvious choices aren’t on my list. These countries just happened to surprise us with their impressive coffee culture. While traditional coffee culture in Italy is, well, more traditional, with dark, bitter, cheap robusta blends (with plenty of good exceptions of course) much of the rest of the world has moved on to third wave, light roast coffee celebrated for nuanced flavor profiles, unique processing methods, and relationships with small sustainable farmers. 

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This list is obviously not comprehensive and is subjective to my small experiences, sometimes in an entire country and sometimes only in one major city. It’s not that serious. 😂
Memorial Hospital in Türkiye @memorialhospitalsgro Memorial Hospital in Türkiye @memorialhospitalsgroup is world class and offers multiple levels of in-depth health screenings for varying prices. You get VIP treatment from a concierge at the airport, to private transfers. The hospital is stunning and you have your own translator and assistant throughout the entire process. I chose the Longevity package which screens for cancer, cardiovascular health, genetic cancer markers, lab work, and full body evaluation. Istanbul and the rest of Türkiye make for an incredible Mediterranean vacation to combine with the medical check up.
➡️ Share with someone you want to explore the worl ➡️ Share with someone you want to explore the world with!

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Screw therapy, all it takes is good espresso in th Screw therapy, all it takes is good espresso in the great outdoors.

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📍 Corsica, France 🇫🇷 the birthplace of Napoleon Bo 📍 Corsica, France 🇫🇷 the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte! 

Get here by flight from mainland France, Italy, or by ferry from those mainlands OR from Sardinia like we did. 

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