Hi, I’m Jess. My husband Matt and I have been traveling the world since 2015 - two backpacks, one laptop (me) and one bicycle (him). We aim to travel light and leave small footprints. Now, we begin a new chapter with the renovation of a historic apartment in Tuscany. We hope you will follow the adventure and reach out to say hello!
I kept telling myself all day yesterday not to say it out loud. You might jinx it. But, here we are today, safe and sound, in Vattaro, Italy nestled near the Dolomiti; and it was the easiest trip ever. Every flight was on time. Backpacks arrived safely. I didn’t lose anything important, like, um…passports (yes, … More Scenes from Vattaro, Italy
May, 2015 – Birmingham, Alabama You wanted this, right? I’ll admit I’ve asked myself that question more than a few times as we prepare for this journey, trying our damnedest to keep the train on the rails. For those new to this blog (thank you for following!,) here’s a quick overview of what’s happening: My … More Turning Life Upside Down for the Love of Travel
I haven’t quite wrapped my head around it yet. Yesterday my husband and I moved out of the house where we have lived happily for the last 12 years. This may be surprising to those who know us well. You see, we love that house. Hard. And we’ve worked diligently to make it our home. We’ve … More The Guest Room-Surfing Phase
In honor of my favorite time of year, the “season” in New Orleans running from Mardi Gras to Jazz Fest, I can’t help but write about this most unique of cities. Below is my ode to the Bywater. For more, check out my latest on Paste: 11 Insider Mardi Gras Tips. Basking in the Bywater … More Basking in the Bywater Glow – New Orleans, Louisiana
If you’re following this blog, I hope you don’t mind that every once in a while, I like to post what I’m working on in this exciting, new freelance writing career of mine. Last summer, I left a long-term job as an arts curator and marketer to venture into this scary and fickle world. It … More What I’m Writing this Week
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