Journal

Notes & Moments

Your space for personal stories, reflections, and the in-between chapters of a life spent traveling and writing.

Some stories aren’t guides, and some moments don’t follow a checklist — they deserve to be shared. The Journal gathers the thoughts, memories, lessons, and everyday adventures that shape the journey behind the blog.

This is where honesty meets creativity — a quiet place for real-life snapshots, heartfelt writing, and the stories that unfold between destinations.
Wander through the pages that speak to you:

Personal stories, moments, and the journeys that changed me a little along the way.

Travel Stories

Discover heartfelt notes, unexpected adventures, small joys, and the kind of travel memories that stay with you long after the suitcase is unpacked.

Family moments, real-life stories, and the everyday chaos and joy that shape our days.

Family & Life

Explore parenting memories, young adult adventures, home life, and honest glimpses of what happens beyond the travels.

Thoughts, lessons learned, and moments that make us pause and rethink what matters.

Reflections

Dive into personal essays, slow-living notes, and gentle reminders to breathe, reset, and embrace imperfection.

Peek into the creative mess, late nights, and everything that unfolds, building this space.

Behind the Scenes

Explore parenting memories, young adult adventures, home life, and honest glimpses of what happens beyond the travels.

In the end, the Journal is simply a collection of moments — the stories between the stories, the thoughts that shape the journey, and the memories that deserve a place to land.

I hope these pages offer something real to hold onto.
Come back whenever you need a little company along the way.

About me:

Gabi Ancarola

Gabi Ancarola

I have lived in Chania, Crete, since 2016. As a local, I have an intimate knowledge of the island. I host culinary and concierge tours and experiences in Crete and write about the island for several travel media. I have helped many travelers plan the perfect holiday in Crete. I co-authored DK Eyewitness Top 10 Crete and had more glasses of frappe than any regular person could ever handle.