The Intentional Traveler
Thoughtful destinations, slower moments, and places that stay with you.
I don't travel to check places off a list. I want to understand where I am, find the places that tell a story, eat somewhere worth remembering and leave enough room in the itinerary to wander. Here you'll find the places we've loved, the experiences I'd go back for and the things I think are actually worth making time for.
Latest from the Travel Journal
The places, experiences, and little discoveries worth remembering. From longtime favorites to places I’m experiencing for the first time, these are the stories behind where I’ve been—and why I think they’re worth making time for.
Yosemite National Park
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.
From the Travel Archives
Earlier trips, destination guides, and stories from places I’ve explored over the years.
What I Actually Packed
What I wear when I travel is usually built around the same idea: pieces that are comfortable, versatile, and easy to wear more than once. I’d rather pack thoughtfully than bring a suitcase full of things I never reach for.
From walking-heavy city trips to weekends closer to home, these are the pieces that have earned a place in my suitcase—and the things I’d pack again.
