Somewhere With Sora
Dog-friendly travel, outdoor adventures, and photography from around the world
Welcome!
I'm Jackie—welcome to my blog, where I share travel and adventure stories (often with my dog).
I wasn't always outdoorsy. Before 23, I'd camped once and hated it. But when the pandemic hit, I packed my MINI Cooper and moved to Colorado with my dog—and my love for photography and video turned into a love for nature. Having a dog also gave me the confidence to adventure solo.
Since then, I've hiked hundreds of trails, run mountain half marathons, rappelled, summited 14ers, skied around the world, climbed volcanoes, and camped under the stars. I'm drawn to travel that's new, challenging, curiosity-fueling, and rooted in quality time with the people (and pup) I love.
I've lived across the U.S., traveled to 23+ countries, and I'm currently based in Seattle, Washington.
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My Honest Wellness Toolkit: Real Practices for Mental Health, Self-Discovery & Living Well
The tools and practices that have genuinely helped me — planners, therapy, dietitians, meditation, vocal lessons, microplastics, dating journals, and more. No fluff, just what actually works.
How I Maximize Savings While Traveling (So I Can Travel More)
The strategies I use to stretch every dollar — from commingling work trips to content creation for lodging, credit card points, and geo-arbitrage.
Hiking Sahale Arm Trail in Washington: A North Cascades Classic
Everything you need to know about hiking Sahale Arm in the North Cascades — getting there from Seattle, trail stats, and what to expect on one of Washington's most stunning alpine hikes.
Getting Started with Brand Deals and Monetizing Content Creation
How I went from picking up a camera to working with brands — lessons on niches, negotiating, taxes, and what no one tells you about monetizing your content.
Nowhere to go, but everywhere.
A reflection on years of road tripping the American West — mountain passes, desert canyons, Pacific coastlines, and cross-country winters — all in a blue MINI Cooper S Countryman.
Is a Shikoku the Ultimate Hiking Dog? An Honest Assessment
After 6+ years of hiking with my Shikoku Ken, here's the real story — the mountain-bred instincts, the prey drive, and everything in between.