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Hello From Melbourne

written by Brenna Holeman June 9, 2011

Street Art in Melbourne, Australia

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Brenna Holeman

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

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: Thailand, Nepal, Bhutan, Israel, Northern Ireland, Italy, Italy, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Czech Republic, France, Turkey, Netherlands, Canada, Italy, Scotland, Denmark, Antigua and Barbuda, Italy, Spain, UAE, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Italy, San Marino, Austria, Germany, Japan, Canada, USA, UK

Currently: Canada

Up Next: USA (MS), Canada (ON), Barbados, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Canada (MB), USA (NY), Netherlands, South Africa, Swaziland, Namibia, Zimbabwe, USA (TX)

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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

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WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA

Last Stops: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Up Next: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

(AKA: STAY HOME)

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