THE CLUELESS GENE JOURNAL
More than a place on the map.
Travel, sailing and life between renovation projects. The places I explore, the moments I enjoy and the stories beyond property.
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Iceland
7 Days Around Iceland: What I Planned, What Actually Happened, and What I’d Do Differently
Seven days, ten routes, 2,422 kilometres, three aurora nights—and the parts of Iceland I never planned for.
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Iceland
Yesterday I Watched Whales. Tonight Whale Was on the Menu.
One day I paid to see whales alive. The next, fin whale appeared on a local charcuterie platter—and I started asking whether economics may decide Iceland’s whaling debate.
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Travel & Life
I Bribe Myself to Reach My Goals
Why travel, luxury and giving myself something to look forward to keep me motivated—and remind me to enjoy what I’m working for.
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Travel & Life
The First Luxury Piece I Ever Bought Myself
I bought my first pair of Christian Dior heels to mark a new chapter. Nearly 18 years later, they remind me how much my confidence has changed.
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Iceland
I Finished the Buyer Toolkit. Apparently My Reward Is Iceland.
I finished months of work on my Spain Property Buyer Toolkit and decided I deserved a break. Apparently my definition of a break is Iceland’s entire Ring Road.
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Travel & Life
How Clueless Gene Got Her Name
I plan when I am leaving and when I need to come home. Everything in between, I prefer to discover through my own eyes and at my own pace.
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Around the world
Why I Don’t Always Travel With the Same People
Solo trips, work trips, friend trips, couple trips and family trips give different relationships the space they need. One does not replace another.
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I’m Not Running Away.I’m Curious.Travel & Life
I’m Not Running Away. I’m Curious.
I am not travelling because my life is missing something. I love the life I come home to—and I am still curious about the rest of the world.
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Travel & Life
The Art of Contrast: Renovation, Luxury and Everything in Between
Travelling, property projects, fashion and renovation may look like contradictions. To me, they are simply different parts of who I am.
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