A series about the moments that take me beyond the usual and into something more.

There’s something about travel that shakes things loose. The routine, the noise, the constant to-do list… it all fades just enough to make space for wonder. For reflection. For those little sparks that whisper, what if life could feel like this more often?

That’s the heartbeat behind Steps Beyond, a new series on The Space Between Steps where I’ll be sharing stories from the places that nudged me forward, cracked me open, or just made me stop and stare a little longer. The moments of reflection, reset, and change. And nothing has pushed me into those spaces quite like travel.

It starts in Portugal. Ten days, one train ride to a city that wasn’t part of our original plan, and a place that felt like home the second we stepped into it. This trip—and the language, people, and perspective it brought—did something to me. It stirred up something I’d been missing. And honestly? I haven’t been able to shake it since.

It’s what made me realize I’m not done discovering the world… or myself.

So I’m following the steps beyond my norm. Beyond comfort zones, familiar routines, and well-worn paths. I hope you’ll come with me.

First stop: Porto
Stay tuned.