top of page

Travel Advisor. Author. Full-time Digital Nomad.

Helping Travelers Explore The World On Their Terms

Blog Posts - the "Daily Diary"

Explore solo travel stories, cruise experiences, tips & guides.

Sunset sailaway from New York City aboard the Carnival Venezia at the start of a winter Caribbean cruise

Sunset sailaway from New York City aboard the Carnival Venezia at the start of a winter Caribbean cruise

A Winter in the Caribbean While Living at Sea on Carnival Venezia

Nov 25, 20242 min read

Walking through Lower Manhattan near Wall Street and Federal Hall on a rainy afternoon in New York City

Walking through Lower Manhattan near Wall Street and Federal Hall on a rainy afternoon in New York City

A Beautiful, Wicked World: Seeing Wicked on Broadway in NYC

Nov 22, 20243 min read

Cole Sjoholm beginning a new chapter focused on long-term travel and living lighter

Cole Sjoholm beginning a new chapter focused on long-term travel and living lighter

A New Book: Letting Go, Living Lighter, and Traveling the World

Nov 20, 20242 min read

Life at sea aboard the Carnival Spirit during extended sea days en route to the Panama Canal.

Life at sea aboard the Carnival Spirit during extended sea days en route to the Panama Canal.

Panama Canal Bound: Solo Life at Sea on an Extended Cruise.

Oct 12, 20242 min read

Solo traveler finding peace onboard a cruise ship, reflecting on life, growth, and change at sea

Solo traveler finding peace onboard a cruise ship, reflecting on life, growth, and change at sea

The Happy Place: Solo Travel, Cruise Life & Personal Reflection

Oct 9, 20243 min read

Senior cat resting peacefully, symbolizing love, loss, and life lessons learned through companionship

Senior cat resting peacefully, symbolizing love, loss, and life lessons learned through companionship

Simply “The Best” (Cat Edition): Love, Loss & Life Lessons

Aug 19, 20244 min read

Pink sand beaches of Bermuda are part of the beautiful Bermuda travel destination.

Pink sand beaches of Bermuda are part of the beautiful Bermuda travel destination.

Bermuda by Cruise Ship: NYC Sail Away, Pink Sand Beaches & Reflection

Aug 2, 20245 min read

Travel blogger appearing as a guest on a podcast discussing solo travel and seven continents

Travel blogger appearing as a guest on a podcast discussing solo travel and seven continents

Podcast Feature: Makin' Moves with Matt — Seven Continents & Solo Travel

Jul 25, 20241 min read

9/11 Memorial pools at World Trade Center in New York City

9/11 Memorial pools at World Trade Center in New York City

A Day of Remembrance: Visiting the 9/11 Memorial, Museum & NYC Icons

Jun 19, 20244 min read

Cruise passengers enjoying ship life

Cruise passengers enjoying ship life

Carnival Celebration Cruise Review: Miami to Caribbean Ports

Jun 14, 20245 min read

Travel memoir book launch celebration in Colorado

Travel memoir book launch celebration in Colorado

Filling My Bucket Book Launch Party in Grand Junction

Jun 8, 20242 min read

Cole Sjoholm travel memoir author

Cole Sjoholm travel memoir author

Unveiling Filling My Bucket: Solo Travel Book Release

May 31, 20242 min read

Up, Up & Away: New Chapter in Life and Travel

Up, Up & Away: New Chapter in Life and Travel

Up, Up & Away: New Chapter in Life and Travel

Mar 29, 20242 min read

Book travel with Cole Sjoholm, independent travel advisor, cruise specialist

Book travel with Cole Sjoholm, independent travel advisor, cruise specialist

Book Your Trip with Cole: Cruise & Resort Travel Advisor

Mar 22, 20241 min read

Featured in Spoke + Blossom: Seven Continents Story

Featured in Spoke + Blossom: Seven Continents Story

Featured in Spoke + Blossom: Seven Continents Story

Mar 2, 20242 min read

Quiet moment at home after world travel

Quiet moment at home after world travel

The Trip That Wasn't: Choosing Stillness After Travel

Feb 11, 20243 min read

Solo LGBTQ traveler reflecting after visiting all seven continents in one year

Solo LGBTQ traveler reflecting after visiting all seven continents in one year

New Beginnings Start With an End: Seven Continents in One Year

Dec 31, 20233 min read

Solo LGBTQ traveler in Ushuaia after Antarctica expedition

Solo LGBTQ traveler in Ushuaia after Antarctica expedition

Light in the Darkness: Antarctica, Ushuaia, and What's Next

Dec 30, 20232 min read

Baby penguin chicks in Antarctica

Baby penguin chicks in Antarctica

Final Stop in Antarctica: Yankee Harbour and the Last Landing

Dec 27, 20232 min read

Antarctica landing with 360-degree glacier views on Christmas

Antarctica landing with 360-degree glacier views on Christmas

Christmas at Santa’s Summer Home: Celebrating the Holidays in Antarctica

Dec 26, 20235 min read

Antarctica expedition cruise with Viking Octantis

Antarctica expedition cruise with Viking Octantis

Find Me Another Group That’s Sung Karaoke in Antarctica

Dec 25, 20236 min read

Celebrating seven continents with a martini at sea

Celebrating seven continents with a martini at sea

A Martini Kind of Day: Stepping Foot on All Seven Continents

Dec 22, 20234 min read

Glaciers in Antarctica viewed from expedition cruise ship

Glaciers in Antarctica viewed from expedition cruise ship

A Whole New World: First Impressions of Antarctica

Dec 21, 20234 min read

Rainy day in Buenos Aires near Plaza de Mayo

Rainy day in Buenos Aires near Plaza de Mayo

Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina: Buenos Aires Before Antarctica

Dec 19, 20239 min read

Get Started Planning Your Trip

bottom of page