Welcome to Wander With Monica

After years of exhausting business trips and back-to-back flights, I stepped away from the corporate world. I didn’t have a grand plan, I just knew that my heart longed for something more.

My work had taken me all over the country (47 of the 50 states). I spent years rushing through airports and staying in hotel rooms that blurred together. For a long time, I thought I didn’t like to travel. But after a few intentional vacations with my husband, I realized it wasn’t travel I disliked—it was the way I had been doing it.

Now when I travel, what stays with me are the quiet ones: a cup of coffee in a cutie cafe, the relaxing sound of waves through an open window, the unexpected joy of catching the sunset. Those are the kinds of moments I seek now—and the ones I share here.

-Monica

A travel journal from the heart.

What You’ll Find Here

Wander With Monica is a space for thoughtful travelers and soulful seekers who value presence over performance, and connection over checklists.

Here, I share:

  • Heartfelt travel stories and quiet reflections

  • Marriott Vacation Club stays and personal recommendations (we love our MVC membership!)

  • Destination guides, including what to see and savor in my hometown of Portland, Oregon

  • Inspiration for slowing down and traveling with intention

Whether you're just browsing or planning something beautiful, I’m glad this space found you.

Let's Wander Together

If this kind of travel speaks to you, I’d love to stay connected.

You can find me over on Instagram @wanderwithmonica, or sign up for my occasional email notes—filled with soulful stories, travel ideas, and little sparks of inspiration to carry with you.

Thanks for being here.

~Monica