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This isn’t your typical travel blog…

There’s something magical about booking a flight — the possibilities, the unknown, the playlists and passport stamps. But what happens when things don’t go as planned?

Like the time I booked a flight with 2% phone battery… only to discover when I landed that I was in the wrong country. (Yes, that happened. And yes, I rolled with it.) That story — and many more — are coming your way.

Here, you’ll find travel tips, destination inspiration, behind-the-scenes insights as a travel advisor, and real stories from the road. Welcome aboard — the adventure starts here.