Pure Wander Travel

May Newsletter 2025

Hey, IT'S FINALLY READY!

After a decade on and off the road, I've done a BIG thing. I took the time to research and put to paper my lived experiences of traveling worldwide to help the everyday trip-taker.

This FREE downloadable resource below is full of useful info for anyone wishing to level up their travel game, such as how to score complimentary upgrades, an intro to points and miles, and finding the best travel deals around.

The link to download is just below.

DOWNLOAD: Pure Wander's Ultimate Guide to Five Tested Travel Hacks by Eileen Cotter Wright

Thank you so much for taking the time to have a look at this guide: I would LOVE to know your thoughts!

As for traveling...Costa Rica was wonderful and indulgent earlier this month. I did a whole lot of nothing and was very lucky all went smoothly back home. Next week is the big family trip to the Dominican Republic. VERY different vibe, but can't wait to give you the insider scoop to my first all-inclusive.

Adios,

Eileen

recent articles & posts

Byline Brag on FWT Magazine

Masters of Craft: A Sweet and Savory Showdown in Mexico

by Eileen Cotter Wright

Within 24 hours of landing in Mexico City from the freezing airport in Boston, I was soaked in sweat, chopping up about 50 pounds of beets.

The open-air restaurant was shaded from the sun. However, that didn’t help much as I cut blood-red veggies into small chunks hunched over a rustic wood table.

Throwback on Pure Wander

Romania’s Carpathaian Mountains: Eat, Drink and Hike

by Eileen Cotter Wright

The professional mountaineer kept telling me: walk flat-footed while hiking in Romania. Take small steps. If you can’t breathe, raise your arms above your head. I had a few words to respond to that mountaineer and where he should shove those expensive hiking boots. Hungover, dehydrated, out of shape and tired, I was not prepared for a trek though the Carpathaian Mountains.