Hi, I’m Jackie Gately from Enjoy Travel Life
I’m an empty-nester embarking on new adventures. Travel-lover, writer, photographer, designer…basically I’m a creative adventuress sharing the journey here at my blog, Enjoy Travel Life.
Here’s my truth: I am happiest when I’m traveling. I am humbled by the beauty of the world, and so grateful for the opportunity to capture it on camera and share my stories.
I always have my camera in hand to capture great memories. My travel notebook waits for me to recollect and reflect on my experiences when I get back from the day’s travels.
I might even be inspired to sketch out a scene or two. (My son James is a legit artist – I just dabble.)
I’ll hit the must-see tourist attractions, but you’re more likely to find me off the beaten path, floating peacefully in crystal clear water, enjoying local, wholesome flavors, or chasing a sunset like I love to do, perhaps with a regional drink in hand.
It’s experiential learning at it’s best, and I thrive on it!
I love to travel solo, with a companion, my girlfriends, and on multi-generational trips, too.
Recent Travels
I celebrated my 50th birthday on Cat Island (betcha never heard of it), Bahamas, and traveled solo all over Italy Both were fantastic trips!
I especially enjoy discovering the hidden gems in Los Angeles, when I visit my daughter Alison on the California coast.
My trip to Southern Spain this summer to meet up with other travel bloggers was one of the best travel experiences of my life. So much so, we’ll be meeting up in the Peloponneses, Greece this spring. I can’t wait!
Then there were countless weekend and day trips. I have traveled throughout Boston and New England in the past fifteen years with and without kids, as a couple, and now solo. No matter when I go, I always find something new in the familiar.
I even took a road-trip to Nova Scotia with my mom. What great memory-making!
What’s Next?
As a single mom and now empty-nester, I have many new destinations on my radar. I’m embracing this next phase of my life, and so glad you are here to share it with me.
So, welcome along!
I aim to entertain, inspire, encourage, and empower you to enjoy travel life, too.
I would love to know what destinations or travel topics you’d like to learn more about. Comment below or email me here and I’ll get it on my radar. Always happy to help a fellow travel-lover!
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Warmly,
Jackie
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Jackie. Hello. My wife and I live in Georgia. It has been on my bucket list to go to maine. We have had to put it off many times. However we are planning on flying into Bangor next year. We will get a rental car and drive to the Bar Harbor area where we would like to spend several days. We will then begin our way back to Georgia in rental car. We want to stop and visit other states, interesting places along the way home. We are looking at two weeks to come back to Georgia. Do you have any suggestions as to where we should stop, stay ? Any information you could help us with would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Sounds wonderful! I sent you a private email with some suggestions, Mike. Hope it helps!
Hi! I’ve been following your blog for some time now and finally got the courage to go ahead and give
you a shout out from Lubbock TX! Just wanted to say keep up the great job!
Thank you, Donna. I always love to hear from my regular readers – Much appreciated! 😀
Hi Michael, There’s plenty of fun places to visit in RI, NE, and NS! My advice is to hug the coastline. Whether that means Newport, Narraganset, Cape Cod, coastal Maine, or the Nova Scotia coastline, there’s plenty to see and do! You might have a look at my New England posts, or browse my Nova Scotia and Canadian Maritimes content. Happy to help!
This post gives so much more information than other people, and it’s very helpful to me. I will return to see future writing from you! Can I share this?
That’s very kind of you to say! Shares are always welcome. 🙂
Hi Jackie, I just today discovered your travel blog — well done you! I appreciate your honest postings, no “fluff”. I especially like how you are careful to partner with sponsoring companies. Good to show integrity! Looking forward to future posts from you!
Good to have you here, Jerry! Thanks for the kind words.