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Travel + Explore & Play: Iceland Edition with Elissa Joseph

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Travel + Explore & Play: Iceland Edition with Elissa Joseph

Hello and welcome to Travel + Explore & Play with Sallee Jay!
I’m thrilled to introduce today’s guest blogger, Elissa Joseph, who’s here to share her unforgettable adventures in Iceland!

The support and love you’ve shown our guest contributors this year has been amazing, and I just know Elissa’s story will spark something in you. Whether it inspires you to finally book that dream trip to Iceland or gives you the gentle push to take your first solo journey — that’s exactly what this space is all about.

At the heart of it, my mission is simple: to encourage you to explore boldly, travel deeply, and play freely.

So, without further ado, dive into Elissa’s experience below!

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Christmas in the City of Lights - Featuring Guest Blogger Rachel Nava

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Christmas in the City of Lights - Featuring Guest Blogger Rachel Nava

Hello again 😀 and welcome to Travel + Explore & Play with Sallee Jay, I am your guest host, Rachel Nava.

Rachel is biracial, with Mexican and Finnish heritage, which gives her a unique perspective on the world. Her diverse background has shaped her travels and the way she connects with different cultures, making her experiences all the more meaningful.

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The Return of the Misfits

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The Return of the Misfits

Hello and welcome to travel + explore & play with Sallee Jay, I am your host. 

If one is lucky in life, they are able to make 2 or 3 really good friends. It’s even better when those friends become family. Allow me to introduce you to one of those people in my life, Rachel Nava. Recently, we traveled to Nola to celebrate my longtime sister-friend affectionally dubbed “Chacon” for her 50th birthday and 5th wedding anniversary and we had a blast.

Rachel and I met when we worked together almost 20 years ago and have always managed to stay in touch. She is a rare and beautiful soul and the epitome of a true friend.

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