TT Essays
Monthly Reflections from our Guest Writer, Annie Bhattacharjee
EMPOWERMENT – October 2019
I wrapped up my weekend with lunch at a local fish market, amazing ocean views, and a walk along the pier of Redondo Beach. Yes, I am the expert in my travel AND my life... I was certainly not feeling very empowered at the beginning of October. I had my back go...
FREEDOM – September 2019
For me, this is the essence of freedom. The space and a clear head to take everything in and experience pure joy with the giddiness of a school girl. It’s Tuesday and even as a full fledged adult entering my 4th decade of life, I get nervous about going out on a...
INTUITION – August 2019
"When I am traveling on my own, the first thing I look for is a big body of water. Water calms me and allows me to tap into my feminine..." This month’s theme, Intuition, feels absolutely yummy for me to write about! I find the topic of tapping into intuition...
COURAGE – July 2019
“I like control and certainty,” I expressed to Chloé during a catch up call. “Whoooo doesn’t???” she playfully replied. I have mentioned in one of my previous essays that I am a huge fan of Brene Brown. She has a Netflix special, “The Call to Courage;“ I...
HAPPINESS – June 2019
As cliche as it sounds, happiness is an inside job! Reading Chloe‘s newsletter last month about blocks we have that prevent us from happiness and travel inspired me to reflect on ways that I have been blocking my own happiness. I was surprised that I...
MAGIC – May 2019
Suddenly, I felt antsy and wanted to leave. Instead, I leaned into my seat and took in the experience. The start of May brought me to Nashville Y’all. I didn’t know what to expect and as much as I love all things about the South – southern food, the southern...
SILENCE – April 2019
There is nothing sexy about road rage, and if the universe wanted to send me a sign that I needed to work on my emotions -- message received! This time last year, I signed up for a course that started at Google called “Search Inside Yourself (SIY).” A...
HOME – March 2019
I noted the connection between the way I tend to my home and my level of self-trust and self-acceptance. I loved reading this month's theme about being at home wherever I am. What a lovely concept to embrace; I was ready to jump all in! To my surprise,...
BELONGING – February 2019
It felt that to belong meant choosing a side. It felt like belonging went along with division. Belonging is a concept I have pondered since I was a young girl. As the eldest daughter of Indian immigrant parents that settled in the not so diverse suburbs of...
ADVENTURE – January 2019
It's not your destination, it's what's inside of you. When I think of adventure, it tends to be a grand production! I love to share my stories of delight, such as traveling to Egypt and dancing the night away at a friend's wedding with the backdrop of the pyramids....
Go slowly, travel with heart. ™
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