Hey Reader
It’s been a whirlwind lately—and not just because of travel. I wanted to pop into your inbox with a gift you can put towards your next adventure, a life update and my trip recap featuring two new blog posts on JORDAN!
A Little Travel Gift for You
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A little life update: I’m kind of in my feels these days. And I hope it’s okay to be honest with you here.
After 20 years in the U.S. Army, my husband has officially submitted his retirement packet.
That means in 2026, we’ll be moving back to the United States after nearly 8 years of living abroad. It’s exciting… but also completely terrifying. Reverse culture shock is real. I’ve changed so much through the years—living in Poland, South Korea, and now Italy—traveling, hiking, healing, and creating a life that feels deeply meaningful.
It’s taken me some time to feel okay with this next chapter. Truthfully, some days I still don’t. But I’m learning to sit with both the grief and the gratitude. It’s okay to hold both.
✨ Jordan Took My Breath Away
In the middle of all these emotions, I traveled to Jordan—and it moved me in ways I’m still processing.
The rust-red dunes of Wadi Rum, the ancient trails in Dana Biosphere, the rose-colored walls of Petra, and the golden hour over Umm Qays… it was all straight out of a storybook—but real. The food, the people, the hospitality—it stuck with me so much.
So much so that I’m seriously considering hosting a group trip to Jordan in April 2026. 😲 I am working out the details right now...
A company actually reached out after seeing my stories on Instagram, and we’re in early talks now. How cool is that?
Would you want to come? I’ll share more details in my next newsletter, but if your heart’s already saying yes, I’d love to hear from you.
In the meantime, here are two new posts to help you feel the magic:
📸 Jordan Travel Photography: 20 Stunning Photos to Inspire Your Next Trip
🌍 Jordan Travel Tips: 9 Things Every Solo Female Traveler Should Know
📰 Lastly, I was featured in Stars and Stripes Europe!
It felt so full-circle—especially during Military Spouse Appreciation Month—to reflect on how travel has shaped me.
You can read the piece here:
👉 Click here to read the article
💻 New on the Blog:
Thank you, as always, for being here. I know inboxes are crowded and noisy—so the fact that you open and read mine? It means more than you know.
If there’s something you want to hear more about—trains in Italy, dog-friendly hikes, solo travel, or even what it’s really like behind-the-scenes of blogging—hit reply and tell me. I’d love to hear from you.
Until next time—see you on the trail (or online).
With heart,
Kimberly
🌿 kimberlykepharttravels.com
📸 @kimberlykepharttravels
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