Mission Accomplished: 14 Flights, 5 Weeks, and Endless Lessons on the Road Five Weeks, Six States, and So Much More Mission accomplished! After 14 out of 16 flights, I’m heading home from an incredible five-week journey through Mexico and the U.S.—my first scouting tour for Wanderlust-Travel LLC 2026. I visited incredible places, built new connections, and revised my Oaxaca itinerary for next spring. And while the journey was rich with adventure, it also came with unexpected challenges—especially with my health. 😷 When Travel Tests You (And Teaches You) The hardest part? I got sick in Oaxaca. What started as a sore throat quickly turned into a fever and body aches—my first run-in with COVID. Thankfully, I’d already tried most of the local cuisine before losing my taste and smell. Going to Oaxaca without your tastebuds would seem like a punishment. It is the foodie capital of Mexico after Mexico City. What got me through? My daughter —she is my number one supporter. S...
The journey of a single parent who finds herself at a crossroad, finding her "ikigai" after her youngest leaves for college. Maintaining a balance between work, hobbies, reading, travel and living in the moment.