Come wander softly, these are the places that met me with wonder.

Travel Journal

Step into Travel Journal, a place to reflect on your journeys, dreams, and the stories you collect along the way. Here, every destination is more than a place on a map. It's an opportunity to connect deeply with your surroundings and yourself. Join me as I share experiences that inspire, challenge, and ignite the wanderlust in us all.

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Leon Thomas 2025: A Funky, Soulful Night of R&B
Deja Broughton Deja Broughton

Leon Thomas 2025: A Funky, Soulful Night of R&B

Arriving early, I found the room already humming with R&B. I didn’t know the night would stay with me as it did. Between Ambré’s mellow, smooth sound and Leon Thomas’ funky, soulful, and intentional performance, the music invited me to slow down and be present. It wasn’t just a concert; it was a moment I’ll carry with me as the year ended.

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Disneyland Trip: Where the Magic Feels Like Home
Deja Broughton Deja Broughton

Disneyland Trip: Where the Magic Feels Like Home

My sister and I returned to the place where wonder always remains and embarked on our yearly Disneyland visit. A weekend filled with laughter, relaxing moments, and gentle magic. Every detail, from the glow of our Sleeping Beauty room to the warmth of fresh beignets, reminded me that simply being present is a form of enchantment. Often, the most memorable adventures are the ones that lead us back to happiness.

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Santa Monica: Returning to the Place Where My Heart First Fell for California
Deja Broughton Deja Broughton

Santa Monica: Returning to the Place Where My Heart First Fell for California

Returning to Santa Monica was like reconnecting with a love letter from earlier days, the place where I first fell in love with California’s light, rhythm, and warmth. This journey wasn’t focused on adventure but on being present, gentle mornings by the sea, laughter with my sister, and the quiet peace of being exactly where my soul feels at home.

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Ateez: In My Fantasy
Deja Broughton Deja Broughton

Ateez: In My Fantasy

My first Ateez concert was more than just a show — it was an experience. From the powerful start of Bouncy to the moment I put down my phone and really felt Yeosang’s voice, I found my own fantasy: being present, dancing freely, and losing myself in the joy of the music.

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Trip to Georgia: Returning Home, Investing in Myself
Deja Broughton Deja Broughton

Trip to Georgia: Returning Home, Investing in Myself

This trip to Georgia was a bridge between two worlds: soft, healing moments with my mom, and bold, stretching moments for my dreams. Both reminded me that coming home is not only about where you were born, but also about the spaces that help you grow.

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Tucson: A Brief Escape in the Desert
Deja Broughton Deja Broughton

Tucson: A Brief Escape in the Desert

A short retreat to Tucson reminded me that rest doesn’t have to be long to be meaningful. Between work and stillness, the desert offered me space to breathe and dream again.

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Joy, In All Its Volume: What I Found at My First K-pop Concert
Deja Broughton Deja Broughton

Joy, In All Its Volume: What I Found at My First K-pop Concert

It wasn’t just a concert. It was a homecoming for a part of me I thought I had lost. In the flashing lights, synchronized choreography, and waves of sound, I found something louder than music: joy, in all its volume. This is the story of how K-pop helped me remember who I am.

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From San Francisco to Napa: A Journey of Serenity and Discovery
Deja Broughton Deja Broughton

From San Francisco to Napa: A Journey of Serenity and Discovery

What began in the vibrant heart of San Francisco gently unfolded into something softer, a journey through winding roads, golden hills, and quiet moments shared with the ones I love most. In Napa, serenity wasn’t just a setting; it was a feeling. This is the story of how calm found us, and how we let it in.

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San Francisco: A Journey of Heartfelt Moments
Deja Broughton Deja Broughton

San Francisco: A Journey of Heartfelt Moments

In the heart of San Francisco, surrounded by cable cars and golden light, I found moments that stirred something deep within me. It was more than a girls’ trip; it was a celebration of love, laughter, and presence. This is a story of connection, discovery, and the magic of letting the city envelop us.

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Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.”

– Anita Desai