April 2026 Pure Wander Travel Check out the latest on Instagram Hey Reader - This is the longest I've been at home for a WHILE. No planes since January! That's changing next month, but it's made space for lots of other good things. I've had a blast seeing some Boston attractions with my kids (The Museum of Ice Cream and the new pop-up Barbie Café) and playing tourist locally. We're outside more often, working on a wildflower garden at home, and having more playdates. I even lost my mind and...
3 months ago • 1 min read
April 2026 Pure Wander Travel Check out the latest on Instagram Hey Reader - This is the longest I've been at home for a WHILE. No planes since January! That's changing next month, but it's made space for lots of other good things. I've had a blast seeing some Boston attractions with my kids (The Museum of Ice Cream and the new pop-up Barbie Café) and playing tourist locally. We're outside more often, working on a wildflower garden at home, and having more playdates. I even lost my mind and...
3 months ago • 1 min read
JANUARY 2026 Pure Wander Travel Check out the latest on Instagram Well, 2026. You've come in with some explaining to do. I'm going to keep it short and sweet this time, because I have to go back out and shovel my car. Again. New England got hit with almost two feet of snow this week, with more on the way this weekend. It really makes me want to just drop my shovel and fly back down to Daytona Beach. We had the best time there last month as an extended family crew. If you're Boston based, they...
6 months ago • 2 min read
Pure Wander Travel November Bonus: Travel & Black Friday Check out the latest on Instagram A quick note before a flood of Black Friday emails start hitting your inbox: breathe. 😮💨 It feels urgent, but most likely it's not. So many products and gifts and gadgets are firstly unneeded, and secondly not even that good a deal. And if you hang out here, you probably prioritize traveling. ✈️✌️ I often say no to buying things I don't need so I can add to my travel fund. I also do my best to nudge...
9 months ago • 2 min read
Pure Wander Travel October Newsletter 2025 Check out the latest on Instagram I'm on the other side: one new state and TWO new countries this month, done and dusted. I was SO surprised at how much fun we all had in Grand Rapids, Michigan! Did you know it's less than two hours from Boston and in the same time zone? Me neither. I've already put together the itinerary guide below with a TON of photos, because the city is so pretty (and Lake Michigan too!) Also keep your eyes peeled for the...
9 months ago • 2 min read
Pure Wander Travel September Newsletter 2025 Check out the latest on Instagram It's go time! Two trips for October and a few more to close out the year. It's keeping me on my toes. I'm thrilled to have some fresh adventures to inspire some curiosity and new stories: they are all new destinations for me! More on that next month. Keep in touch on social to see the fun stuff in real time. The South Wales guide is ready: I think you'll really enjoy it. If you've been to London already a few times...
10 months ago • 2 min read
Hi there, it's Eileen! This is the very first edition of what will be my quarterly industry newsletter, designed to keep you on the radar of my latest projects and what I'll be covering. In case it’s been a minute, I’m a freelance travel writer and content creator currently based near Boston, Massachusetts. Since 2013, I’ve owned Pure Wander, a blog hub for traveling with family and friends. Whether we're actively working together or haven't connected in a while, I hope this update on my...
11 months ago • 3 min read
Pure Wander Travel July newsletter 2025 CHECK OUT THE LATEST ON INSTAGRAM TOO! We are in the THICK of summer chaos. Are you? The tea is spilled on our all-inclusive vacation to the Dominican Republic below, don't miss this article if you've ever wondered what it's really like! I'm currently near Cape Cod, Massachusetts where my parents live, enjoying some classic summertime jaunts. We have a bunch of visitors coming to hang out the next couple weeks until my husband and I take the kiddos to...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read
Pure Wander Travel May Newsletter 2025 CHECK OUT INSTAGRAM TOO! 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....
about 1 year ago • 2 min read