I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want this blog to be moving forward. Travel still excites me more than anything—packing a bag, stepping into a new place, wandering a city I’ve never seen before. But the act of blogging about it? Lately that feels a little less like an adventure and a little more like homework.
I’m torn. Part of me wants to write long, thoughtful posts that dive deep into the places I visit. Another part wants to keep things short and simple—quick updates, small snapshots of moments. And then there’s the side of me that wonders if I should shift more toward photography, which has been feeling more fun and natural lately… especially when writing hasn’t been giving me the spark it used to.
The tricky part is that blogging today practically demands a full-time social media presence—and that’s just not me. I don’t want to chase algorithms or turn every trip into a content sprint. I want to enjoy traveling for what it is. Writing a post about everything I see when I travel gives me anxiety. I just want to live in the moment.
So that leaves me here, somewhere between ideas, trying to figure out what brings me joy and what feels sustainable. Maybe the direction will change. Maybe the format will shift. Or maybe this blog will simply evolve into something that fits the way I experience the world now.
Wherever it lands, thanks for sticking around while I try to figure out the route. After all, not every journey has a clear map.
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