It's nearly impossible to distill an entire decade down into a single blog post. So, I thought I'd cheat and share some of my favorite stories from the last ten years of my life.
In that time, I've traveled to more than fifteen countries, embarked upon countless road trips, and experienced adventures I could have never imagined, many times thanks to wonderful clients. I've built a career and life on my own terms, at my own pace, in America's finest city, and I couldn't be more grateful.
Cheers to the next ten years!
Special thanks to my favorite travel buddy, Nicole Bravo, who has written countless pieces that pair so seamlessly with each body of work. Without your words, the depth and meaning of much of this journey would not be conveyed in such beauty and fullness.
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© 2026 Lauren di Matteo
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