A thoughtful travel newsletter for women. Recommended by Going (formerly Scott's Cheap Flights), The Points Guy, Morning Brew, and The Good Trade.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 115 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 4 days ago |
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Can Six European Cities in 12 Days Count as Slow Travel?
I hope the start of October is treating you well, and I come with personal news to share: What began as a “test” newsletter two summers ago has now evolved into a fully fledged LLC. That’s right, you’re looking at Departure LLC—with its own...
Ask Me Anything: How I Afford Travel, The Best Group Trips, & NYC Must-Dos
Greetings from New York City, where I’m posted up for work this week. It’s officially fall, with crisp morning temperatures and a cool evening breeze, and I am savoring every minute.
It felt like the perfect weather to settle in on the cou...
How to Find Last-Minute Travel Deals That Are Actually Worth It
The other day, while perusing a tour operator’s website, I stumbled upon a premium-level experience for $1,500 for an 8-day trip across Morocco (flights excluded—the price covered private cars and transfers, experiences, and accommodations)...
How to Find the Next Naxos—Without Ruining It
“Athens, Santorini, and…? Mykonos? Crete?”
My husband and I were deciding where we’d stop last on our trip to Greece back in 2018. I’d always dreamed of visiting Santorini, and he desperately wanted to explore the history of Athens, so tho...
Most Women Are Burned Out—Do Recovery Retreats Actually Help?
At the start of this year, I decided to plan a 10-day solo trip across Europe. I wanted a challenge, sure, but I also wanted to give myself the gift of presence and time—unburdened by work or home responsibilities—after a very tough 2025. B...
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