Travel The Two-hour Capital Swap: How to Cross the Baltic via Ferry Michelle Franklin, December 30, 2025 As I stood on the deck of the Helsinki to Tallinn Ferry, the Baltic Sea breeze in my hair, I felt the thrill of adventure calling. The myth that this journey is just a mundane transportation option couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, it’s a gateway to a… Continue Reading
Travel Watch a Rocket Launch: How to Visit the Baikonur Cosmodrome Michelle Franklin, December 23, 2025 As I sit here, surrounded by the soothing scents of my homemade essential oil blends, I am reminded of the thrill of visiting Baikonur Cosmodrome, a place where the earth’s rhythms meet the cosmos. I’ve often found that the most magical experiences in life are the ones we least expect,… Continue Reading
Travel The Trip Is Over. Now What? How to Cope With Post-travel Depression Michelle Franklin, December 2, 2025December 12, 2025 I still remember the blues that settled in after my last adventure – the Post Travel Depression that made me wonder if the memories of sandy toes and salty air were just a distant dream. As I sat in my cozy little cottage, surrounded by the soothing scents of my… Continue Reading
Travel The Trip Is Over. Now What? How to Cope With Post-travel Depression Michelle Franklin, November 25, 2025December 16, 2025 As I sit here, surrounded by the remnants of my last adventure – a faded ticket stub, a worn-out passport, and a lingering sense of post travel depression – I’m reminded of the bittersweet blues that often follow a journey’s end. The sound of the waves has been replaced with… Continue Reading
Travel Backpacking Guide for First-time Travelers Michelle Franklin, October 28, 2025 As I sit here, surrounded by the soothing scents of my homemade essential oil blends, I’m reminded of my first backpacking trip, where I learned the value of a good backpacking guide. I recall my grandmother, an enthusiastic herbalist, telling me stories of how being in nature can heal the… Continue Reading
Travel The Best Travel Apps for Smart Travelers Michelle Franklin, October 14, 2025 As I sit here, sipping on a soothing blend of lavender and chamomile tea, I’m reminded of the countless times travel apps have been my trusted companions on journeys through unfamiliar lands. There’s something truly magical about having the world at your fingertips, isn’t there? But, have you ever found… Continue Reading