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 | 106 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 6 days ago |
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35 Travel Lessons to Celebrate 35 Years
I’ve just returned home from the South of France, where I celebrated my 35th birthday a bit early, but in style. My best friend and I spent several nights in Paris, before heading to visit my friend Chelsea’s new home in Arles. Despite the...
This European City Isn't On Your Bucket List—It Should Be
Bonjour! I’m currently in Paris with my best friend, and as this lands in your inbox, we’ll be heading to the south of France—I can’t wait to share more.
In the meantime, I’m thrilled to welcome our third guest author for our guest guide...
I Spent a Day with an Indigenous Tribe in Taiwan
On a drizzly April morning, my husband and I traversed the longest suspension bridge in Yilan, Taiwan, adorned with richly colored diamond-shaped designs. Just over 1,000 feet long, we slowly but surely walked above layers of verdant greene...
I've Earned 275,000 Points This Year—Here's What a CFP Thinks of My Strategy
Last year, I recapped how my husband and I racked up 175,000 points in a year. We didn’t turn to sign-up bonuses, expensive purchases, or even strategically spend on cards that 5x the points instead of 4x the points.
I shared in as much d...
I Travel 10+ Times a Year—Here's How I Fight Jet Lag
The human body is a fickle thing: While in London last fall, I dealt with debilitating jet lag every single day, lying awake all night—only to fall asleep around 7AM until noon. On my recent excursion across Europe last month though, I didn...
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