The One Checked Bag Newsletter - Issue 5 Where I Unpack The Experience, Not Just the Itinerary Issue 5 - July 1, 2026 Welcome to One Checked Bag. The blog tells you where I went. The newsletter tells you what I learned once I got there. Sometimes that's about travel. Sometimes it's about life. Usually it's a little of both. This week, I’ve been thinking about travel margin: making room for dreams, room for discovery, room for delays, and room for things not going according to plan. Bucket...
18 days ago • 5 min read
The One Checked Bag Newsletter - Issue 4 Where I Unpack The Experience, Not Just the Itinerary Issue 4 - June 15, 2026 Welcome to One Checked Bag. The blog tells you where I went. The newsletter tells you what I learned once I got there. Sometimes that's about travel. Sometimes it's about life. Usually it's a little of both. I’ll be here twice a month, sharing stories, reflections, lessons learned, and a few surprises along the way. Thanks for joining me on the journey. Why I Prioritize...
about 1 month ago • 6 min read
The One Checked Bag Newsletter - Issue 3 Where I Unpack The Experience, Not Just the Itinerary Issue 3 - June 1, 2026 Welcome to One Checked Bag. The blog tells you where I went. The newsletter tells you what I learned once I got there. Sometimes that's about travel. Sometimes it's about life. Usually it's a little of both. I’ll be here twice a month, sharing stories, reflections, lessons learned, and a few surprises along the way. Thanks for joining me on the journey. What Morocco Taught Me…...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Fountain at Luxembourg Gardens in Paris The One Checked Bag Newsletter - Issue 2 (May 15, 2026) Welcome to One Checked Bag. This newsletter is where I go a little deeper than the blog—less “what to see,” more what travel actually feels like, what I’d do differently, and what matters once you’re there. I’ll be here twice a month, sharing stories, reflections, lessons learned, and a few surprises along the way. Thanks for joining me on the journey. Does Advance Preparation Kill the Enjoyment of...
2 months ago • 5 min read
Welcome to the One Checked Bag Newsletter. This newsletter is where I go a little deeper than the blog—less “what to see,” more “what it felt like,” what I’d do differently, and what actually matters when you’re on the road. To set the stage, I’ll show up twice a month, on the 1st and 15th of each month, delivering valuable content, whether you are new to travel or are an experienced world traveler! And please, give me your feedback! This is written for you! Thanks for joining me on this...
3 months ago • 4 min read