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Blog Posts - the "Daily Diary"
Explore solo travel stories, cruise experiences, tips & guides.


Simply “The Best” (Cat Edition): Love, Loss & Life Lessons
A deeply personal tribute to my cat Macie Mae and the lessons she taught me about love, opportunity, and contentment.
colesjoholm
Aug 19, 20244 min read


Bermuda by Cruise Ship: NYC Sail Away, Pink Sand Beaches & Reflection
A reflective look back at a 7-night Bermuda cruise featuring an iconic NYC sail away, pink sand beaches, and immersive port days.
colesjoholm
Aug 2, 20245 min read


Podcast Feature: Makin' Moves with Matt — Seven Continents & Solo Travel
I join Makin' Moves with Matt to talk solo travel, visiting all seven continents, and the life lessons learned along the way.
colesjoholm
Jul 25, 20241 min read


Up, Up & Away: New Chapter in Life and Travel
A new chapter begins—life after seven continents, a meaningful relationship, and the excitement of a first cruise together.
colesjoholm
Mar 29, 20242 min read


Featured in Spoke + Blossom: Seven Continents Story
A reflective moment reading my seven continents journey featured in Spoke + Blossom magazine for the first time at a local coffee shop.
colesjoholm
Mar 2, 20242 min read


The Trip That Wasn't: Choosing Stillness After Travel
A thoughtful reflection on canceling a major trip, trusting intuition, and embracing calm and balance after a year of nonstop global travel.
colesjoholm
Feb 11, 20243 min read


New Beginnings Start With an End: Seven Continents in One Year
Ending 2023 along—but fulfilled—after visiting all seven continents as a solo LGBTQ traveler. A year of sacrifice, growth, and vision.
colesjoholm
Dec 31, 20233 min read


Touch Down on Continent Six: Seven Continents Travel Journey
An emotional milestone—touching down on continent six, reflecting on tears, growth, friendship, and the journey towards all seven continents in one year.
colesjoholm
Dec 14, 20236 min read
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