The Travelogue 

Welcome to the TraveLove Journal, where you’ll find curated stories, travel tips, and inspiration from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and beyond. This space is for travelers seeking thoughtful journeys—whether it’s exploring landscapes, uncovering history, savoring local flavors, or simply finding your next great adventure.

TraveLove Journal:
Stories and Inspiration from the Isles

Why Colombia Should Be Your Next Adventure (Yes, Really)

When you think “Caribbean-style escape,” Colombia might not be the first place that comes to mind. But that’s exactly why it should be. This South American gem is having a moment—and with good reason. Colombia is bursting with color, culture, coastlines, coffee (some of the best in the world), and just enough edge to make […]

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Group Travel: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautifully Unexpected

Group Travel Experiences: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautifully Unexpected When it comes to group travel experiences, you either come home with new best friends, a thousand inside jokes… or a firm resolve to never let Eugene plan anything ever again. Traveling with a group is one of those experiences that can swing wildly […]

Unique Travel Experiences

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Sip, Sail & Savor

Why a Wine River Cruise Might Be Your Next Perfect Trip If you’ve ever dreamed of luxury river cruising through Europe’s wine regions, tasting your way through vineyards along the Rhine, Rhône, or Douro, a wine-focused river cruise might be exactly what you’re looking for — and yes, they’re absolutely as fabulous as they sound. […]

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Luxury, Unplugged: Why the Best Getaways Are Closer Than You Think

Let’s be real—long-haul flights sound fun until you’re three hours deep into an in-flight movie that makes no sense, your seatmate is aggressively hogging the armrest, and the person in front of you just reclined like they’re in first class. What if I told you that you could have the indulgence of a bucket-list escape […]

Travel Inspiration, Wine & Wilderness

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For the Love of Travel: Destinations That Steal Your Heart

Love takes many forms. There’s the kind you feel for your partner, your friends, your favorite glass of Pinot Noir… and then there’s the undeniable, heart-racing love affair with a place that just gets you. You know the feeling—the moment you step into a destination, breathe it in, and think, this is it. The kind […]

Travel Inspiration, Travel with Purpose, Wine & Wilderness

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The Art of the Layover: Turning Pitstops Into Pit Stops

Layovers—those strange, sometimes annoying, and often underestimated moments of your journey. They’re that in-between time when you’re neither here nor there. The kind of time where you’re caught between flights, often stuck in an airport terminal, wondering, “What do I do now?” But what if I told you that layovers don’t have to be dull […]

Destination Guides, Travel Tips, Unique Travel Experiences

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Your PTO is Precious

Here’s How to Use It Wisely We all know the feeling: You blink, and suddenly the year is half over. Those paid time off (PTO) days you promised yourself you’d use? Still sitting there, waiting to be claimed. But here’s the thing—your PTO is part of your compensation, and leaving it unused is like leaving […]

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Small Group Travel: Myths, Benefits, and Why It’s Better Than Ever

Let’s debunk the old-school image of group tours and explore how small group travel is redefining adventures. Group travel has a bit of a reputation. For years, the term conjured images of massive tour buses, matching t-shirts, and a strict itinerary that barely left time to enjoy the destination. But small group travel? That’s a […]

Personalized Travel Experiences

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Sip, Savor, and Soar

Why Wine & Wilderness Make the Perfect Travel Pairing When it comes to planning unforgettable trips, I believe the best experiences blend the finer things in life with moments that take your breath away. That’s why my specialty—pairing wine and wilderness—is a match made in travel heaven. Whether you’re savoring the bold flavors of a […]

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Festive Journeys That Fit You

Designing a Personalized Holiday Market Journey That Matters When it comes to holiday travel, no two journeys should look the same—because no two travelers are the same. That’s why I specialize in creating the perfect personalized holiday market journey just for you. Whether you’re dreaming of snow-dusted streets in Quebec or sipping mulled wine aboard […]

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