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An Apology And A Goodbye (But Not Really)

written by Brenna Holeman January 13, 2011

(photo taken by D)

Osaka, Japan

Well, this is it. Those who have been reading this blog for a little while know that today is the day – today I leave for Asia, where I’ll travel for six months through Hong Kong, Thailand, Myanmar, India, Nepal, Laos, Cambodia, Singapore, and Indonesia, though not necessarily in that sequence.

I thought that a goodbye of sorts was in order, as well as an apology. I update quite a bit when I have access to speedy internet, all of my photos, and quiet surroundings. I simply have no idea if I will have any or all of those things while I am on the road, and for that I apologise. There may be many days and (though hopefully not) weeks where I won’t have access to the internet, but I do hope that you will continue to read. I am so thankful for all of the lovely comments and emails that you’ve shared with me! I will keep reading your blogs, too, as best I can.

So with that out of the way, here is my promise: I promise to update whenever and wherever I can, even if I have to post a dreaded text-only entry. And if you think that we might cross paths in the next 24 weeks, please let me know; I am always open to sharing a cold beer on a hot beach.

All the best and happy travels!
-Brenna

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Brenna Holeman has travelled to over 100 countries in the past 15 years, many of them solo. She's a big fan of whisky and window seats.

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The SoleSisters January 13, 2011 - 12:34 pm

We hope to see you on the road Brenna! We’ll be travelling through Asia at about the same time.

That cold beer on a hot beach really sounds good.

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Steph January 13, 2011 - 1:48 pm

I read subscribe to your posts on Apple Mail so i will miss the frequent updates but look forward to when they return :] Hope you have an amazing trip!

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Em January 13, 2011 - 5:22 pm

Have a great trip, Brenna!! Safe travels 🙂

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kay*(from india.with love) January 14, 2011 - 12:49 am

Safe safe travels and I definitely look forward to your updates……

but even more i look forward to meeting up with you in India in March!

Until then my friend!

k

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Global Butterfly January 14, 2011 - 2:59 am

Have the BEST time ever!!!!!!!!

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This Battered Suitcase January 15, 2011 - 3:28 pm

Thank you so much, everyone! xo

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My name is Brenna Holeman and I drink a lot of whisky. No, wait. That’s not how I want to start. After travelling to more than 100 countries over the past 15 years, many of them solo, I tend to write about travel a lot, but I write about other things, too: getting dumped, buying way too much jewellery, and yeah, OK, whisky (none of those things are related, I swear). You’ll find a mix of advice, opinion pieces, and stories on this blog, but either way, I hope to make you want to read more. And up next? I'm about to become a single mom to a beautiful baby boy, the biggest solo adventure I've ever been on. For more about me and what you'll find on This Battered Suitcase, click here .

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