As a single parent, the pandemic brought a whirlwind of change—I entered menopause just as my only daughter ventured out into the world. After twenty years of putting everyone else first, I found myself standing at a crossroads. I was terrified, yet deeply curious about what my own next chapter would look like. Travel has always been my heartbeat. While raising my girl, we explored 45 states and 4 different countries. Even before motherhood, I had already wandered through 14 countries. Along the way, we visited over 500 coffee shops. Why coffee? I found that a perfectly crafted espresso was a more accessible and intimate way to experience a culture than an expensive meal.