This journey began over three years ago when my friend Alexis suggested I start my own travel blog. I tossed the idea around my head for a while. I jotted down inspiration on a notes app on my phone, and took Brit&Co courses to learn more about website building, photography and branding. And yet, I continued to procrastinate.
I even tried making verbal commitments by sharing with friends and family to get myself motivated to start, including making my friend Julia as my accountability buddy. However, I still struggled to take the leap. I had many starts and stops until New Years Day 2023. My husband challenged me with a thoughtful reminder of how much time I have spent researching, thinking, dreaming and talking about this blog. As I looked around at the rainy weather and the open day ahead of me, his words were the final push I needed to get started.
Starting this blog has challenged me to be vulnerable as I begin to write and share not only travel guides, but my thoughts and reflections about my travel experiences. Well 2023 is the year to be brave! After so much worrying, contemplating, and uncertainty of the past few years, especially in the world of travel, I have set an intention for myself this year to engage in novel experiences, and take more risks.
Here at Travel to Spark, let this space become your home to spark your own intentions for travel in this year and years to come. Whether it is to start planning your first solo trip, international trip, road trip, or explore your local surroundings with mindful intention. Let this place be your spark for your journey to come.
