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Brenna Holeman

Brenna Holeman

Brenna Holeman has travelled to over 100 countries in the past 17 years, many of them on her own. She's now a solo mom living in Winnipeg, Canada. She's also a big fan of whisky and window seats.

    LifestyleOpinions

    I Watched All My Favourite Movies From When I Was 13 and Here’s What I Discovered

    by Brenna Holeman November 15, 2018
    written by Brenna Holeman
    November 15, 2018
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  • AdviceWriting and Blogging

    15 Years of Travel Blogging: 10 Things I Did Right

    by Brenna Holeman November 12, 2018
    by Brenna Holeman November 12, 2018

    At the beginning of June, I wrote a post entitled, “15 Years of Travel Blogging: 10 Things I Did Wrong.” As I highlighted in that post, there were a hell of a…

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    Things I Love – October 2018

    by Brenna Holeman October 29, 2018
    by Brenna Holeman October 29, 2018

    From celebrity memoirs to a dog named Dottie, here are a few things I’m loving this October 2018.

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    A Solo Traveller No Longer… Please Meet Dottie!

    by Brenna Holeman October 3, 2018
    written by Brenna Holeman
    October 3, 2018
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    The Best Things to Do in Gimli, Manitoba (the coolest little town you need to visit)

    by Brenna Holeman August 9, 2018
    by Brenna Holeman August 9, 2018

    Vikings, pickerel tacos, and beaches for days? There’s so much to do in and around Gimli! Read on for all of the best things to do in Gimli, Manitoba, the coolest little town you need to visit.

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    I Forgot to Take Photos at Winnipeg Folk Festival (and here’s why)

    by Brenna Holeman July 19, 2018
    by Brenna Holeman July 19, 2018

    As I packed up my blanket, still flying high from the previous hour and a half of amazing music, I realised something: I hadn’t taken any photos of the performers. In fact, I thought, I hadn’t taken many photos at all over the past three days at Folk Fest. I had brought all of my camera equipment, made sure every battery was charged, every lens cleaned, and yet… I had barely thought to take my camera out of its bag.

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    It’s Official… I Moved Home to Canada!

    by Brenna Holeman July 4, 2018
    written by Brenna Holeman
    July 4, 2018
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  • AdviceWriting and Blogging

    15 Years of Travel Blogging: 10 Things I Did Wrong

    by Brenna Holeman June 4, 2018
    by Brenna Holeman June 4, 2018

    After fifteen years of writing online, I have definitely committed some of the biggest mistakes in travel blogging. Here’s what I did wrong, and what I’ve learned along the way.

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    Things I Love – May 2018

    by Brenna Holeman May 30, 2018
    by Brenna Holeman May 30, 2018

    What do tiny succulents, shimmery lotions, and a 70s folk singer have in common? A selection of things I’m loving this month…

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    The Best Museums in Mississippi

    by Brenna Holeman May 24, 2018
    written by Brenna Holeman
    May 24, 2018
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About Me

About Me

Hi, I'm Brenna

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 16 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 now 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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Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life." - Jack Kerouac

About Brenna

This Battered Suitcase is not only about the where and the how of travel, it's about the who and the why.

Originally from Canada, all I've ever wanted to do is travel. After eleven years of solo travel and over 90 countries, I'm currently living in London and fulfilling my other dream of becoming a writer. If I'm not travelling, I'm writing about it, either for my blog, my job, or my book. I firmly believe there is adventure everywhere, so long as you keep your eyes (and your mind, and your heart) open. Join me as I continue to look for these adventures. Hopefully you'll find your own, too.

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WHERE AM I?

Last stops: Manitoba, Canada

Currently: Manitoba, Canada

Up Next: Manitoba, Canada (are you sensing a theme?)

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INSPIRATION

"Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life." - Jack Kerouac

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WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA

Last Stops: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Up Next:  Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

(AKA: STAY HOME)

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