Unbound Journeys

Travel for the emotionally exhausted but aesthetically determined.

Because Escaping Counts as Self-Care

Travel for the emotionally exhausted but aesthetically determined.

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Your Kind of Travel, No Apologies

Do It for the Plot

Wild views, weirder detours, and all the stories worth telling at brunch. Spoiler: the best moments were never on the itinerary.

Not Sure What’s Next? Dream Big. Travel Deeper.

Find out which Unbound trip is calling your name—based on your current vibe, not just your bucket list.

Whether you’re craving a soul reset, a creative escape, or just need to wander off-script for a while, I’ve got you covered.


Take the quiz or explore the dream trips that started it all.

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The Unbound Travel Toolkit

Your not-so-secret stash of travel essentials—because winging it only works sometimes.

From booking sites and rental cars to “please-don’t-lose-my-luggage” insurance, this toolkit is packed with resources I actually use (or would recommend to a fellow overthinker with wanderlust). Real tools for real people who love the thrill of the journey—and the sanity of having a plan.

Also: cute gear and possibly a drop of chaos. You’ve been warned.

From impulsive getaways to deep inner work—here’s what’s new across the Avenues.

Need a Sign? These Journeys Are It.

  • How Taylor Swift Turned Me Into a Nosebleed Sherpa (And Other NOLA Adventures)

    So there I was, literally pulling myself up stadium stairs like I was scaling Mount Everest, all because my daughter wanted to see Taylor Swift (who am I kidding, I wanted to see her too!). Let me paint you a picture: October 2024, New Orleans, four women on a mission, and two husbands smart enough…

  • How I Forgot Our Anniversary (Again) and Ended Up in the Dominican Republic

    Part 1 of the “Oops We’re Leaving the Country” Series Let me start with a confession that will shock absolutely no one who knows me: I forgot our wedding anniversary. Again. I used to be better at this whole “remembering important dates” thing, I swear. But somewhere between raising five kids, juggling life, and general…

  • Gratitude, But Make It Real: The Reset That Helped Me Feel Again

    You know the drill: “Just be grateful.” “Gratitude is the attitude.” “Write three things that went right today.”Yeah. Cute in theory. Useless when your nervous system is fried and your brain’s main hobby is catastrophizing. Gratitude isn’t supposed to be a guilt trip—and if it has been for you lately, I get it.That’s why Week…

  • Generosity Without the Guilt Trip: Resetting the Way You Give

    Let’s talk about something messy: giving until you’re empty. You know what I’m talking about. Saying yes when you’re already stretched. Giving time, money, energy, advice—while your own needs sit at the bottom of the pile with a sad Post-it that says “maybe later.” It’s a dangerous little loop:You give because you care.You overgive because…

  • Find Your People: The Reset That Helped Me Feel Less Alone

    Let’s be honest: loneliness doesn’t always look like sitting alone in the dark.Sometimes it looks like being surrounded by people and still feeling invisible.Sometimes it looks like a group chat that doesn’t get you.Or a busy calendar full of obligations—but not real connection. That’s why Week 5 of the Unbound Reset Workbook exists.It’s not about…

You don’t need a 10-day vacation. You need a perspective shift.

But a 10-day vacation never hurts.

Whether you’re planning your great escape or just need to borrow someone else’s adventure for now, you’re in the right place.