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    Does Travelling Define Me?

    by Brenna Holeman March 18, 2021
    written by Brenna Holeman
    March 18, 2021
    17 comments
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    Here Are All the Things I Haven’t Accomplished This Year in Self-Isolation

    by Brenna Holeman November 2, 2020
    by Brenna Holeman November 2, 2020

    Do you remember, back in March, when we all thought this would last two weeks?

    The snow was melting in Winnipeg, I had a new boyfriend, I was almost overwhelmed with freelancing work, I was going to the gym regularly and loving it.

    “Two weeks without seeing my family and friends, two weeks without going to restaurants, two weeks without going to the gym?” I panicked.

    Oh, how innocent and naive I was. How blissfully, ignorantly unaware.

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    Holiday Goggles: Why Not All Travel Romances Are Meant to Be

    by Brenna Holeman November 28, 2018
    by Brenna Holeman November 28, 2018

    Let’s face it – not all holiday romances are meant to be long-term. Those damn holiday goggles can affect us all. Here are a few of my travel romance hits and misses… and what I’ve learned along the way.

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    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
    32 comments
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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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    Things I Love – March 2018

    by Brenna Holeman March 28, 2018
    by Brenna Holeman March 28, 2018

    What do Shawn Mendes, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, documentaries on cults, and green lipstick all have in common? A selection of things I’m loving this month…

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    You Are Enough

    by Brenna Holeman March 21, 2018
    written by Brenna Holeman
    March 21, 2018
    50 comments
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  • OpinionsTravel

    Here Are Some Countries That Aren’t Shitholes

    by Brenna Holeman January 13, 2018
    by Brenna Holeman January 13, 2018

    Hey! Are you trying to figure out which countries aren’t shitholes? I’ve carefully put together this great list of countries for you.

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    An Open Letter to the Men Who Tell Me, “There’s A Reason You Travel Solo”

    by Brenna Holeman January 8, 2018
    by Brenna Holeman January 8, 2018

    An open letter to the men who try to insult me by saying, “There’s a reason you travel solo, sweetheart.”

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    Nah Dude, I’m Not Going to ‘Lighten Up’ About Your Rape Joke

    by Brenna Holeman October 16, 2017
    written by Brenna Holeman
    October 16, 2017
    53 comments
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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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