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    Do You Want A Postcard?

    by Brenna Holeman February 3, 2011
    written by Brenna Holeman
    February 3, 2011
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    Bisous From Bangkok

    by Brenna Holeman February 1, 2011
    by Brenna Holeman February 1, 2011

    Bangkok, Thailand This is just a quick post to say hello from Bangkok (once again). I’m not sure why so many people don’t like this city – I’m fascinated by its crazy…

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    The Colours Of Macau (Part One)

    by Brenna Holeman January 16, 2011
    by Brenna Holeman January 16, 2011

    Macau, Macau Today I visited Macau, which is only an hour ferry ride from Hong Kong. Besides being another cool little stamp in my passport, it was a city much more than…

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    Hello, Hong Kong

    by Brenna Holeman January 15, 2011
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    January 15, 2011
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    An Apology And A Goodbye (But Not Really)

    by Brenna Holeman January 13, 2011
    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…

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    Taking The Trans-Siberian

    by Brenna Holeman January 10, 2011
    by Brenna Holeman January 10, 2011

    (photo taken by my mum) Ulan-Ude, Russia “In short, I would not recommend the Trans-Siberian to everyone. But if you are looking for a great adventure, one that takes patience, determination, and…

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    I Saved A Seat For You

    by Brenna Holeman January 7, 2011
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    January 7, 2011
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    Kawaii Desu Ne (Part Ni)

    by Brenna Holeman January 5, 2011
    by Brenna Holeman January 5, 2011

    (photo taken by J.) Koyasan, Miyajima, Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo, Japan There are few phrases you hear over and over again when visiting Japan. “Sumimasen!” meaning excuse me, I’m sorry, thank you,…

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    (It Used To Be) Home Sweet Home

    by Brenna Holeman January 3, 2011
    by Brenna Holeman January 3, 2011

    Toronto, Canada I lived in Toronto for less than a year, from 2006 to 2007. I lived in a little apartment in a brick building, close to parks and Vietnamese restaurants and…

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    Not Long Now

    by Brenna Holeman January 2, 2011
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    January 2, 2011
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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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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

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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