Everyday Is a Winding Road
Meet Professional Lens, a new category on Jill’s Journey Du Jour where travel, curiosity, marketing, customer experience, and everyday observations come together in one place.
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I’m Taking a Mental Picture of You Now
Looking for long daylight hours, cooler temperatures and somewhere a little less touristy led me back to Finland. Between Helsinki, Turku and the Åland Islands, I found friendly people, great food, unexpected discoveries… and one boat ride I’d recommend to everyone.
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I Can See for Miles and Miles
One thing about Northern Arizona: even when you think you know the area, it still manages to surprise you. Sometimes with wildlife sightings and incredible views… and sometimes with a rock to the windshield somewhere outside Chino Valley.
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Paradise by the Dashboard Light
Rubber ducks may be cute, but when they start rearranging themselves on your dashboard, it’s hard not to wonder what they’re talking about.
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Sunny Came Home
Sunny isn’t just the Jeep I could always spot in a parking lot. He represents a moment in my life when everything felt new, uncertain, and full of possibility.
Two Tickets to Paradise
A side-by-side staycation comparison of two Scottsdale resorts.
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Do You Come From a Land Down Under?
From Sydney adventures, a visit to New Zealand and exploring Brisbane, Melbourne, Noosa, Adelaide, and Kangaroo Island, a part of my heart is Down Under.
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It’s a Marshmallow World
A northern Arizona escape via the Grand Canyon Railway offered cool temperatures, cozy B&Bs, and a fresh perspective on a familiar wonder.
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Where the Folks Are Fine and the World Is Mine
Stockholm has been calling me back since my very first solo trip abroad in 2005. This visit mixed familiar streets with new discoveries – including a long-overdue adventure into the famed archipelago (and the adoption of Moose).
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If I Had a Hammer
A return trip to Porto turned into something unexpected when my visit coincided with São João – a centuries-old festival involving fireworks, street parties, and gently bonking strangers with toy hammers.