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8 Travel Essentials to Soothe Anxiety and Sensory Overload While Sightseeing in Europe
European cities ask a lot from your senses, especially if you deal with anxiety or overstimulation. These are the travel essentials that kept me balanced, comfortable, and able to enjoy Rome without pushing...
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I Travel Slowly for a Reason
How slowing down after health challenges helped me rediscover what I love and build a more intentional, meaningful way of traveling.
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Arriving in Palermo: Beginning Our Three Month Stay in Sicily
What began as a joke about escaping Montreal winter turned into a three‑month stay in Sicily. From New Year’s Eve in Reggio Calabria to the train that boards a ferry, this is the story of how we finally...
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Hey, I'm Sarah

I’m a millennial from Montreal with a lifelong love for travel, history, and archaeology. Stepping outside my comfort zone has never been easy, but exploring the world has always felt essential. Every trip has taught me something new, pushed me a little further, and reminded me to live in a way that makes room for what I love now, not someday.

I’m glad you’re here, and I hope these stories inspire you to explore a little more of your own world.