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


34 Cruises in One Year: Life at Sea, Reflection, and Finding Balance
I spent 225+ nights and 34 cruises at sea in one year. This reflection explores balance, purpose, community, and what comes next.
colesjoholm
Dec 26, 20253 min read


Colorado (un)Bound: Letting Go of Home as a Digital Nomad
A personal reflection on leaving Colorado, embracing minimalist travel, cruise family, and redefining what home means as a digital nomad.
colesjoholm
May 1, 20252 min read


Pinching Myself Everyday: Life at Sea in the Caribbean
Five Caribbean ports in five days while cruising from NYC—reflecting on friendships, life at sea, and gratitude during a winter spent onboard.
colesjoholm
Dec 12, 20246 min read


A New Book: Letting Go, Living Lighter, and Traveling the World
Living lighter, traveling longer, and rewriting the story after 40. This chapter isn't about counting continents—it's about time, freedom, and choosing memories over possessions as a new book begins.
colesjoholm
Nov 20, 20242 min read


The Happy Place: Solo Travel, Cruise Life & Personal Reflection
A raw reflection on solo travel, heartbreak, growth, and why a cruise ship remains my happy place during life's transitions.
colesjoholm
Oct 9, 20243 min read


Carnival Celebration Cruise Review: Miami to Caribbean Ports
A reflective Carnival Celebration cruise through St. Maarten, San Juan, and Puerto Plata—travel moments, culture, and the meaning of living more.
colesjoholm
Jun 14, 20245 min read
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