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The Intentional Travel

Thoughtful destinations, slower moments, and places that stay with you.

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I’ve never been interested in rushed itineraries or checking boxes.

 

The trips I remember most are the ones where I slowed down—where I had time to notice what was around me instead of moving on.

 

This space is where I document travel a little differently. Not everything, not everywhere—but the places that felt worth staying in a little longer.

 

From weekends in California to time in Europe ahead, this is a collection of places experienced intentionally.

Yosemite National Park

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Yosemite wasn’t about doing everything—it was about slowing down enough to actually take it in.


Early mornings, quiet overlooks, and the kind of landscape that makes you stop talking.

We didn’t try to fit everything into a schedule. Instead, we let the pace of the place set the tone—taking our time, revisiting the views that felt worth it, and leaving space in between.

 

It ended up being one of those trips that stays with you—not because of how much you did, but because of how present you were while you were there.

Places I’ve Been

A mix of past trips and places I’ve explored over time.

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What I Actually Packed

I tend to pack the same way every time—simple pieces that layer well, travel easily, and don’t require much thought once I’m there.

Comfortable, repeatable, and easy to wear more than once.

 

These are the pieces I reached for most on this trip.

I’ll keep adding to this as I go—new places, new trips, and the ones that stay with me.

If you want to follow along, you can find the full series on Instagram.

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© 2026 Erin Gore 

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