Explore with Intent
A travel blog about slowing down, traveling thoughtfully, and choosing places that genuinely excite you. It’s about intention over itineraries and curiosity over checklists.
Travel with Intention
Explore with Intent is your go-to guide for trips that are effortless, memorable, and truly yours. From insider tips to honest hotel reviews and personal stories, get inspired to travel smarter and see the world your way.
Destination Guides
Firsthand guides to cities and hidden gems around the world. I share what’s worth your time, where to stay, and how to experience each place like a local.
Travel Tips & Resources
Smart, practical advice for travelers who want to see the world without stress. Providing you info you need to make your journey fun and easier.
Hotel Reviews
Honest, detailed reviews of hotels around the world. Learn about locations, amenities, and experiences to help you choose the perfect stay.
Travel Stories
Real travel adventures from my journeys with friends, family, or solo. Also featuring stories of dog-friendly travels, road trips, and more.
Lounge Reviews
Step inside the world of hotels and airport lounges. Highlights experiences on comfort, amenities, food, and service.
“I’m driven by a love of travel, a curiosity for cultures, and a constant search for new adventures and experiences.”
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Christmas Festivals | Festivals and Events | Holiday Travel | Leavenworth | US Travel | USA | Washington
The Most Christmas Town in the USA – Leavenworth
This post is part of my holiday destination series. Read the entire series here. Have you heard of Leavenworth, Washington? You’ve probably seen this little gem featured on the Travel Channel’s best Christmas town. Does it live up to the hype? Yes. Leavenworth is a charming little town with an abundance of holiday activities. It…
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Joyeux Noel in Quebec City
This post is part of my holiday destination series. Read the entire series here. Quebec City was one of those places I had always wanted to visit. As a child, I really enjoyed Epcot where you had a nice view of the Chateau Frontenac. So when it came time to choose a destination that might…
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Dresden: The Oldest Christmas Market
This post is part of my holiday destination series. Read the entire series here. Dresden, Germany has a great Christmas Market. I must begin by saying , I never really had a desire to go to Dresden. In college, I read some book about Dresden during the Industrial Age and it sounded really blah. Then,…
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Christmas Festivals | Europe | European Travel | Festivals and Events | Holiday Travel | Poland | Wroclaw
Might Wroclaw Be the Best Christmas Market?
This is part of my series looking back at some of the festive destinations I’ve visited during the holidays. Check out the entire series here. I’ve always been interested in visiting Europe around the holidays. Even before the rise of social media and the nonstop content promoting the Christmas Markets, it was on my list…
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Christmas Festivals | Festivals and Events | Holiday Travel | New York | New York City | US Travel | USA
NYC Around The Holidays is Both Crowded and Magical
This post is part of my holiday series highlighting various vacations built around seeing holiday decorations and experiencing holiday activities. See other trips here. Seeing NYC around the holidays has been a bucket list dream of mine for years. A few years ago, I finally had an opportunity to fulfill that bucket list plan. And…
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The Holiday Series – Christmas Markets & Destinations
I absolutely love the Christmas holidays. From the decorations, to the food to the music and the overall feeling. Many people visit family for the holidays. I’m lucky that my family lives in town so I don’t need to travel for the holidays, but what I love doing is traveling early in December to visit…
