Welcome to On The Map
On The Map is about having fun and sharing the best discoveries along the way. I want you to feel connected, uplifted, inspired, and perhaps hungry after you read my newsletter.
This weekly publication is a journey to find beauty and the best kept recommendations everywhere on the map. We’re also digging a bit deeper with vulnerable subjects as they relate to experiencing life and following your intuition.
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Travel Guides: where do you want to go?! If I’ve been there, I got you.
Cape Cod // New England // United States // International
Food + Drink: what do you want to eat? are you ready to imbibe?! never met a plate of food or a cocktail I didn’t want to photograph, or commit to memory to describe in detail later!
Key Ingredients: what is going to nourish us along the way. With an abundance of everything — we can’t watch, listen, read, or do: it all. Find my recommendations for books, podcasts, shows, good food, great drinks, and products I use all the time.
Follow Your Bliss: The mindset you need to experience the world and live life in a present state. We’re going for ultimate bliss and joy and fulfillment amidst the grind.
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secret inner working think piece posts
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
I LOVED reading your article and perusing the photos. They were so warm and vibrant, I went on a miniature mind-vacation! You really capture the energy and spirit of the places you travel to. ~
“This is so, so beautifully written. I love it. Thank you for sharing with the world! You inspire me to be creative, to travel, to be in touch with an inner spirituality, and to love the bigger and smaller moments of my life” ~ Aimee D.
“HOLY SHIT I miss Wellfleet right now!! You captured it magnificently. You are a v talented writer.” ~ Andrew K.
“This was a testament to your inner beauty. Keep speaking your truth so we can all delight in your journey.” ~ Laurie T.
“i love your emails” ~ Arik C.
“I felt all the feels when reading this. Your journey is beautiful and, honestly, your writing was a gift that you leveraged throughout. It's inspiring!” ~
“I absolutely LOVE reading your weekly blogs on Substack. It has been such a delight! Thank you for sharing and allowing yourself to be vulnerable; you inspire so many others.” ~ Meaghan G.
“Now I want to go here. I was relaxed and inspired reading this!” ~ Whitney B.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I grew up on Cape Cod and have always called New England home. I lived in Boston and Newton for many years before retreating up to the Massachusetts suburb of North Andover. I live with my husband and our two young boys — Camden is 5 and Ryder is 2. The best thing I ever did was create a family, have kids, decide to be a parent with my favorite person. I am the most proud of them.
I am 40 now which is bizarre. 1984 to 2024 baby. What a time.
My favorite book is The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. Fates and Furies by Lauren Goff is #2.
My desert island album is Graceland by Paul Simon. My favorite Band is Steely Dan.
My favorite Taylor Swift song is 22. Everything will be alright if you keep me next to youuu.
you don’t know about me….but you’re here so I bet you want too….
Skiing + après skiing are my favorite hobbies. The parking lot below is one of my happy places.
The meal that ends it all is an elevated bowl of Ramen Noodles.
I salute to Dirty Martinis for life. Bleu cheese stuffed olives in them? There’s a time and a place for that!
I collect antique soda bottles and hotel key cards.
I’m riding the wave of travel nostalgia and embracing that love is in the little things.
It all takes hard work. I have had hard years, hard days, frantic times, kids are tough. I’m here to jump beyond that. Good Things Are Going to Happen. (That’s my HERO post. Check it out for more.)
Thanks so much for being here!
xx,
Kristen
