Snapshot:

Travel Wishes (An Open List)

I love writing things down. It makes me dream, but it also makes it nice to read back. So here is a not so little snapshot of the trips I’d love to take. It’s by no means an exhaustive list—I also want to leave room for the unexpected, because some of the best adventures are the ones we never planned.

An artist residency in a beautiful castle or house in the countryside to paint, create, and finally dedicate real time to my book.

A family trip to Israel for at least two weeks.

Next summer, this one is a must: rent a holiday house in Italy, Greece, or Portugal with the family. A pool, the beach nearby, someone to cook, someone to help with the house, and evenings spent dancing. Just enjoying being together without thinking about the logistics.

More of the American West: Utah, California, Yellowstone, Arizona, New Mexico, another stop in Bentonville, Arkansas, and Texas—some of it also to continue growing Unchained Mothering.

In France, I’d love to discover the Auvergne and the Dordogne, return to Maison d’Arlette, and spend time again in Bordeaux, at the Dune du Pilat, Arcachon, and Burgundy. One of my dreams is to do a proper wine tour and teach my kids—if they’ll join me—or, if not, a few friends, how to taste and appreciate wine.

Paris again, but differently. Slower. Taking the time to simply be there.

Friesland. Scotland. Iceland. Alaska. I’d also love to discover Turkey—especially Istanbul and Cappadocia.

Japan—but far beyond Tokyo.

And, of course, many trips to visit our daughter while she’s in college, and to spend time with our family in Europe. And NYC! Surprisingly, this is the longest I’ve gone without visiting New York. I think it’s starting to miss me… and the feeling is mutual. 😂

We’ll see which ones happen, which new destinations find me, and which dreams are still waiting.

What about you? What’s one trip you’d really love to take?

With love and light,

Jessica