New Year’s Eve has come and gone, and though many of you will have broken your big resolution by now, January is still a great time for reflecting, for getting your ducks in a row, and for thinking about big goals. I know that’s what I’m doing.

How do you get along with people who have different views? Don’t ask me, I wouldn’t know. I’m back from my end-of-year hiatus, and as much as I’d love to share some super inspiring New Year New Me content, that is not what I have on deck today. Something happened recently and it got me thinking. A lot.

Happy Thanksgiving Americans! (Happy Thursday, rest of the world.) The holiday season is upon us, and you all know what that means… Consumerism! Today’s post is for all of you searching for that perfect gift for the traveler in your life. Whether they’re flight attendants, backpackers, or business travelers, there is a gift here that will delight. This gift guide is perfectly timed for Black Friday sales, so get to shopping! Without further ado, I present to you the 2022 Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers.

I’m back, baby! On November 5, after nearly two months abroad, I flew home to the States. This officially-officially marks the end of my Camino de Santiago and the beginning of the readjustment to “real life.” Since I’m fresh off the Camino, it is still top of mind, and I’ve still got plenty to say about it. Today’s post is about Camino lessons—those little bits of wisdom learned along The Way. Bite sized bits to pack up and take with you into your real life. Or, at least, that’s the goal.

I arrived in Santiago de Compostela, the official end of the Camino de Santiago, on October 19. So, I guess I’m done…? Seven days later I’m still trying to figure out where the end is and what it means.