1: brave enough to bloom with the courage to grow anywhere 2: symbol of travel and wanderlust 3: wild and free.
The Traveling Wildflower is an adventure based travel blog that strives to inspire others to live life intentionally and fearlessly by connecting with nature and our world.
I feature solo travel and with kids, family and friends by connecting you to road trip itineraries, budget friendly traveling and outdoor adventures from near and far by bringing you pieces of heaven on earth.
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Shipwreck
A collection of Poetry
written during my travels
Shipwreck is a poetry collection written during my travels across the country that spotlights the moments where growth was pain and is separated into three parts: The caterpillar, the chrysalis and the butterfly. Shipwreck spotlights body dysmorphia, toxic relationships, loss of identity, mental health, grief, resiliency, healing and finding yourself again to take your power back.
Mother. Traveler. Teacher. Author.
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Travel Planner & Diary
dream. plan. budget. reflect. all in one!
It's time for you to bring your adventures to life. This guided journal has 4 parts: Past travel reflections, bucket list destinations, budgeting & itinerary section and journaling. I designed this journal to accompany you during your travels and help you to connect your outside experiences with your internal feelings. This journal is a place for you to reflect, dream, plan and record memories of a life well lived. Now go & satisfy your wanderlust!
This April I took my partner to the North Shore of Minnesota for the very first time. We were excited, being it was both of our first times staying at the Bluefin Bay resort along Lake Superior in Tofte, MN. We had only a weekend, so I was faced with the question: What are the […]
Wine country has been on my places to go for quite some time- save this list of highlights to experience when you travel Sonoma and Napa Valley! We decided to travel the Sonoma and Napa Valley region during our California coast road trip last summer. Both regions are located less than 60 miles northeast of […]
One hundred twenty miles southeast from the Twin Cities in Minnesota is the crown jewel of the great river bluffs region in Minnesota: Lanesboro! Lanesboro is a small town with a big reputation for it’s trail system, river activities (Root River) and gorgeous views of the rolling bluffs (especially stunning in the fall time!). My […]
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This April I took my partner to the North Shore of Minnesota for the very first time. We were excited, being it was both of our first times staying at the Bluefin Bay resort along Lake Superior in Tofte, MN. We had only a weekend, so I was faced with the question: What are the […]
We love visiting Lake Superior’s North Shore in MN anytime of year. Eight years ago,we took our first road trip along Highway 61 & we never looked back! Eight years later, we have made some of the most unforgettable memories here. My children have been raised along the North Shore- and I wouldn’t change a […]
Let’s take a Minnesota winter vacation! Plan your dream winter vacation in Grand Marais, MN near Lake Superior. Make sure to pin or save this blog post to plan your next solo or family vacation in this dreamy town near Canada. In this blog, you will find: Nearby Winter Activities Nearby Winter Hikes Best Places […]
Travel the North Shore of MN
We love visiting Lake Superior’s North Shore in MN anytime of year. Eight years ago,we took our first road trip along Highway 61 & we never looked back! Eight years later, we have made some of the most unforgettable memories here. My children have been raised along the North Shore- and I wouldn’t change a […]
Carmel by the Sea is a picturesque town located on the Monetary Peninsula in central California. If you are planning a California road trip, make sure to plans some adventures near Carmel by the Sea! Known for it’s turquoise blue waters, fairy tale cottages and scenic bluffs, like the Big Sur bridge. Add these iconic […]
I grew up a country girl on a 100 acre farm surrounded by animals and beautiful forests in Minnesota. Some of my first lessons in life was on sustainable living and on how to leave things better than I found it. After college, I worked for a school that focused on environmental learning and would […]
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I grew up in a small town in the Midwest with family all over the world. Early on, I was bitten by the travel bug after staying in the Philippines for a few months. I went to school to earn two Master's degrees as a teacher and social worker, but still could not deny my love of art, photography and traveling.
Currently, I work in a school but still practice the art of being alive through solo, family travel adventures and blogging my experiences.
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About Me
I'm Janessa,
a Minnesota traveler turned mom.
