If someone had told me a decade ago that I'd be writing about sunrise hikes in Bali and secret cafés in Paris, I might not have believed them. But here we are, and I couldn't be happier about the journey.

I've spent 15+ years in communications and public relations, working with major brands and media outlets to tell compelling stories. I've managed crisis communications, launched national campaigns, and secured exclusive coverage for some of the biggest events in the industry. I've learned what makes a story resonate, what captures attention, and how to communicate with authenticity.

When I started traveling more intentionally, I realized I wanted to use those same storytelling skills to share something deeply personal: the transformative power of exploration. Travel has taught me more about myself than any boardroom ever could. It's shown me that the world is both vast and intimate, that strangers can become friends in an instant, and that the best memories often come from the moments we didn't plan.