Welcome! Or should I say, bienvenue.

I’m Henah—a writer and editor with a deep love for travel, writing, and a good book (or five) to get through life. 

As an introvert, I’m deeply re-energized by all things travel, so much so that I’ve been known to spend all of my PTO (as well as *cough* a few personal days) on trips to lesser-known places I’ve learned about on Reddit. Traveling—whether solo, with friends, or with my partner—has enabled me to grow, lent me new perspectives, and acted as a gift of rest and empowerment. 

I started this newsletter to connect with other like-minded women interested in quiet travel which, for me, means prioritizing introspection and space for generative thought about the world and my place in it. I love the idea of having a gentler approach to vacations and remaining open-minded to new and unfamiliar experiences, especially when the world of travel can feel so noisy.

With decades of travel experience and dozens of passport stamps, I hope to share my love for seeing the world—sometimes on my own and always (always!) with a good book in hand. Expect to see honest reviews of travel destinations, real (read: unfiltered, unposed) photos, and thoughtful writing about the travel industry, specifically through my lens as a woman.

I hope you’ll join me!

—Henah xx

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