Mackenzie’s Travel Unraveled

10/09/2026

24/03/2026

Guess what I’m planning? ✈️🌍

After what feels like 100 hours of mapping, rerouting, and refining, I’ve officially locked in my 2028 world tour itinerary — and it’s the most intentional trip I’ve ever built.

This isn’t just travel. It’s:
✨ time with my parents
✨ slow, meaningful stays
✨ strategic routing
✨ built-in rest + reset
✨ and a little bit of “see the world while I can”

Here’s the full journey:

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✈️ Start
Chicago → Rome

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🇮🇹🇮🇪🇬🇧🇫🇷 Parents Leg (the heart of the trip)
Rome — 4 nights
Bologna — 5 nights (with a Venice day trip)
Dublin — 3 nights
Galway — 2 nights
London — 5 nights
Paris — 4 nights

→ My parents head home after Paris 💛

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🇪🇺 Solo Europe
Prague — 2 nights
Budapest — 3 nights

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🌊 Mediterranean Dream Stretch
Crete — 5 nights
Valletta — 4 nights
Istanbul — 4 nights
Lara Beach (Antalya) — 5 nights

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🌍 Middle East + India Reset
Dubai — 1 night
Kerala — 21 nights

(This is my slow-down chapter: writing, working, living)

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🌴 Reset + Southeast Asia
Maldives — 5 nights
Kuala Lumpur — 5 nights

(Laundry, air conditioning, and a deep exhale)

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🌏 East Asia Finale
Seoul — 5 nights
Busan — 2 nights
Fukuoka — 5 nights
Yufuin — 2 nights
Shanghai — 5 nights

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✈️ Return
Shanghai → Dallas

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This trip is a balance of:
• family + independence
• movement + stillness
• structure + spontaneity

And honestly? The planning alone has already changed me.

Now it’s just about showing up for it.

💫 2028, I’m ready.

Nothing is locked, but I have been optimizing points and routes to make this a reality when I’m finished with my work contracts!

09/03/2026

Colorado has my heart! 💙 From quick Denver getaways to soaking in Manitou & Glenwood Springs, chilling by Dillon Lake, or light hiking in Breck—this non-skiing girl is obsessed! 🏞️✨

07/03/2026

Japan is one of those places I could visit again and again 🇯🇵 Between the iconic gates, peaceful temples, and the quiet rhythm of daily life, everything just works — it’s so efficient, thoughtful, and wonderful in a way that makes traveling feel effortless.

07/03/2026

Phoenix is so wide you don’t realize how much is tucked into the Valley until you start exploring. One minute you’re in the city, the next you’re wandering palm-lined courtyards in Tlaquepaque or stepping into Old Town Scottsdale like you’ve taken a quick trip somewhere else entirely. I love having people visit because there are so many easy day trips to entertain — it’s such a fun place to host for the weekend and show off a totally different side of Arizona.

06/03/2026

EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival is always worth the stop 🌸🌿
Happening March through early July, it’s the perfect mix of topiaries, outdoor kitchens, and spring weather magic between rides.

04/03/2026

SoCal magic 🌴✨ From the vibrant rose garden in Balboa Park to the playful sea lions in La Jolla, the surreal landscapes of Joshua Tree, and the iconic vibes of Hollywood… just scratching the surface of this amazing region! 🌊🌵🎬

04/03/2026

Three different trips across two incredible regions — from the Andes of Ecuador to the deserts of Morocco and the savannas of Kenya. Different landscapes, different cultures, same awe every time 🌍✈️

03/03/2026

From visiting a Maasai village to spending time with rescued elephants at a wildlife sanctuary, Kenya was a lesson in culture, conservation, and connection to the land. Grateful to experience safari alongside the communities and sanctuaries working to protect it ✈️🌍

02/03/2026

From the historic streets of Quito to the breathtaking heights of the Chimborazo region, Ecuador’s Andes left me completely in awe — vibrant cities, sacred spaces, and landscapes that make you feel small in the best possible way. 🇪🇨⛰️