I didn’t plan for 2025 to look the way it did on a map. Some trips were anticipated, others slipped into the calendar. Each place added something to the year. I think about the mornings, conversations, city strolls and finding incredible meals and coffee at every stop.
Keystone, Colorado
Keystone felt like stepping into winter in its purest form. We stayed at Keystone Resort, which made it easy to settle into the rhythm of the mountains and spend our days moving between fresh air, warm coffee shops and time in the snow taking in the views.
There was something especially nostalgic about being there. It felt like the kind of place meant for family trips, shared laughs and learning something new, skiing not included for me. Between snow-filled days and cozy evenings winding down, Keystone was both energizing and grounding. It was the perfect way to start the year.
I shared a short recap from Keystone here: instagram.com/p/DFYhWt0R13B
Quebec, Canada
Quebec was my first international solo trip and my first time traveling as the on-site photographer for a hotel client. It was very cold, like negative-degree cold, and this southern girl was not prepared.
Cobblestone streets, warm cafés and quick walks inside whenever possible. Quebec felt layered and steady, a place that pushed me creatively while reminding me to embrace the pace, even in the cold.
I shared a short recap from Quebec here: instagram.com/p/DFflE8QR3uJ
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe was the trip my friend and I took together this year as our designated annual bestie trip. As two creatives, it was everything we imagined. The city felt visually rich. Streets that made me feel like I was in Radiator Springs, wide-open skies and a strong arts presence gave us plenty to explore and talk about.
I shared more about this trip here:
Greenwich, Connecticut
Greenwich balanced coastal calm with just enough city energy. I traveled to New England for a client visit and spent 72 hours on the ground in this beautiful coastal town, staying near Old Greenwich Road close to the beach and an easy trip from New York City.
I shared more about this trip here:
Grindelwald, Switzerland
Switzerland felt almost unreal. Our time in the Swiss Alps was the kind of trip that lingers—quiet mornings, wide open views and just enough chaos to keep everything interesting. We soaked up every stretch of sky, chased down lattes in the village and leaned into the joy of being together somewhere that felt so far from everything else.
I shared more about this trip here:
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston carries its charm effortlessly. Pastel homes, historic streets and memorable meals.
This was my third trip, and somehow it still felt fresh while also beginning to feel familiar. Bringing my husband along added a new layer to the experience. We explored a little deeper this time. Antiquing, new coffee stops, unhurried walks through the city and a quick stop at the beach.
It’s a city I continue to return to, noticing something new each time and already thinking ahead to what we’ll do differently on the next visit.
More from that trip here:
New York City, New York
My first time in New York City was something I’d imagined for years. I brushed off the warnings about the summer heat, but we still found plenty of cool moments between constant motion, endless walking and neighborhood hopping. It wasn’t about seeing everything, just taking in enough to understand why people fall in love with it.
Growing up in a small town in Alabama, New York always felt impossibly big. Maybe it was the 90s rom-coms or the dream of working at a magazine, but finally experiencing the city in person felt especially surreal. I’ve been fortunate to travel often, but this was a moment my inner child could never forget.
I shared a short recap from New York City here: instagram.com/p/DMJSBFxRd3q
Chattanooga, Tennessee
We chose Chattanooga to celebrate my birthday and our anniversary, and it ended up being the perfect setting for a long weekend focused on slowing down and spending time together.
The city struck a balance between laid-back and quietly interesting. A few slow days were spent moving between good meals, local markets and mountain views tucked right into downtown. Coffee stops, antique browsing and unhurried dinners stitched the trip together in a way that felt easy and grounding.
More from that trip here:
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans was layered and alive. Music drifting through the streets, rich history and food that anchors every experience. A little gritty at times, but alive in a way few cities are.
What I loved most were the tucked-away moments that felt like small discoveries. Slow brunches, quiet coffee runs and live jazz spilling out of glowing rooms.
I shared a short recap from New Orleans here:
