A Roadmap to The Dawnatella Edit

In-van photo of a GPS screen displaying a route to Twin Falls Idaho with a small Iron Man toy on the dashboard

Welcome to The Dawnatella Edit! We are thrilled to launch this space built on two pillars: Travel Log and Strategic Guide.

This site is dedicated to documenting the full cycle of our journeys, from spontaneous observations (found under Travel Log) to the comprehensive planning that makes them possible.

If you are looking for specific breakdowns of destinations, check our Guides & Itineraries. For the philosophy behind our approach, including gear and planning methodology, explore Strategy & Systems. And for transparent financial data on our travels, be sure to visit Budget.

We are excited to share the adventure and the analysis with you!

dawn shepherd

Dawn Shepherd is an adventurer and researcher focused on global travel. As a professor emeritus of writing studies and an ed tech innovator, she is currently applying her experience as a scholar and critic to planning itineraries and budgets. She writes about international travel and navigating life transitions, sharing both comprehensive guides and spontaneous log updates. She loves documenting the strategy and magic in the everyday adventure.

https://dawnatella.com
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