Bonjour Reader,

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If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of planning adventures, it’s this: you can decide where you want to go and you can figure out how to get there.

That mindset is exactly how, just a couple of weeks ago, I took an incredible 2-week journey involving 8 flights, 6 separate tickets, nonprofit work in India and a bucket-list stop in Iceland—complete with an erupting volcano.

It started simply enough: I’d join a fellow nonprofit board member and friend for the annual trip to check on our work in India.

Then I got to thinking… Why not swing by Iceland on the way home? It’s a place I’ve always wanted to visit, and it’s sort of on the way, right?

Then I began to orchestrate what would turn out to be my most intricate travel itinerary ever:

Orlando —> Atlanta —> London —> Mumbai —> Chennai —> Ongole (by car) —> Chennai —> Dubai —> Paris —> Reykjavik —> Orlando

And guess what? It worked beautifully.

In India, I saw firsthand the impact of our work with children and the elderly. I felt the joy of connecting across cultures.

And I made some new friends along the way. These goats seemed bound and determined to get a selfie—who was I to refuse?

Days later, I was soaking in the magic (and hot springs) of Iceland—its glaciers, waterfalls—and yes, that erupting volcano! Even better, my best friend met me in Iceland and we explored the country together.

Absolute perfection.

Except for the weather—they call it Iceland for a reason!

This wasn’t my first crazy itinerary, but it was definitely the most elaborate. To be successful, I had to plan carefully—and I had to be willing to go with the flow. I decided the trip would be amazing no matter what happened. And it was.

Here's my point: You can decide where you want to go and you can figure out how to get there.

Does it seem hard? You figure it out. Does it seem overwhelming? You get help.

Worst-case scenario?

You go home early. Or you spend more time at the hotel. Or you discover that you actually prefer staying home. That’s okay—now you know.

But the best-case scenario?

You have an incredible time. You experience something unforgettable. You come home with stories to tell and memories to treasure.

So now it’s your turn. Hit reply and tell me: what’s your dream trip? And more importantly, when are you going?

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À bientôt,

Sara

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