Twenty-five countries and counting

Less hurry, more of the place

I'm Iris, weaver of words, teller of stories, and collector of memories. I've spent years as a writer, editor, and digital marketer, and I've been to 25+ countries and counting.

Early trips taught me to tick off sights. Later ones taught me to stay a little longer, to follow a side street, and to learn how a neighbourhood starts its morning. Those slower days became the stories I keep writing down.

I like to leave a little room in the day for the place to surprise me. The best days are the ones with a neighbourhood walk, a slow morning, and one more coffee than I planned.— Iris, Dear Elsewhere