Hey, I'm JoJo! I'm a full-time social worker, part-time travel blogger and vlogger! I love to travel and explore new places, while providing tips, recommendations, itineraries, digital resources, and more from my travels. Specifically, budget travel, solo travel, and traveling with a 9-5.
π Happy New Year!: 2026 Goals, Travel Plans, News, and More! π
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Hello! Happy New Year! We've made it to another year and I'm looking forward to seeing what 2026 has to offer. I'm starting off the year right with not one, not two, but THREE trips booked within the next three months! I'm super excited, as I'm returning to one country I've visited 11 years ago and the other two locations are new to me. I didn't really travel a whole lot in 2025 but in 2026 I'm trying to change that! And you know what else I'm trying to change in 2026?... GoalsThe goals I set for myself and how I achieve them! I truly want to travel more this year; explore new countries and states, and work on myself personally. This year is going to be about new travel opportunities, new horizons, and personal growth. Travel GoalsLike I've mentioned, I have a lot of trips I'd like to take this year. I'm planning to travel almost every month of the year. Whether it's a weekend trip or a week long adventure, I'm planning to hit the road or that plane! The goal is to travel to 3 to 4 new states and 3 to 4 new countries, plus one US territory. That's a lot! And I still have a few other locations in mind that I'd like to visit. When I said I'm planning to travel more this year, I meant it! Some places I'm planning on visiting are Norway, Puerto Rico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Maine, CuraΓ§ao, Tanzania, Sweden, and more! Plus, I'm revisiting Ireland soon. After 11 years, I cannot wait to return to this beautiful country! Personal GoalsOn a personal level, this year, I am going to focus more on self-care. Doing what's best for my physical and mental well-being. This has taken a back seat for a while. But with the slow burnout I'm feeling from my full-time job that's 3rd shift, I know it's time to focus on self-care and doing what's right for me and my mental health. This means traveling (of course lol) as a break, reading more, continuing to create travel content (I find it therapeutic and it helps me channel my energy into something productive), and taking necessary breaks from work (PTO). It's important to fill up your own cup in life. That way, you're not burning yourself out and you're able to focus on the things that you love. For me, that means taking care of myself so I can be in a better physical and mental state to travel and create content for you all! Travel Content GoalsAs for travel content, my goal this year is to create consistency and weekly goals that are realistic and attainable. That means, creating tasks that I can achieve in a week and creating a system to create content that I can consistently stick to. I know I've slacked a bit the past couple of years with creating content. However, I'm truly dedicated to creating consistent content across my social media platforms, YouTube channel, and blog! Which, if you're not following me, any support would be appreciated. My handles are @jojoscupofmocha. I also started a new photography page on Instagram and Threads! My handle is @jcmtravellens. I wanted to dedicate separate platforms and pages to showcasing my travel and landscape photography, and the stories behind each location. Check out the digital store for packing lists and Google digital maps. Perfect for trip planning! JoJo's Cup of Mochaβ January 2026 Travel NewsβIcelandβs new rival to the Blue Lagoonβ βSouthwest Airlines: Competitors Concerned. Consumers Thrilledβ Check out my latest YouTube video! I met another solo traveler and we traveled 2 hours to attend The Festival of The Giant Kites! January FreebiesAs a thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter, here are THREE freebies! βJanuary Travel Vision Board 2026.pdfβ βJanuary Travel Calendar 2026 (1).pdfβ βJanuary Travel Calendar 2026 (2).pdfβ βββ JoJo Hall JoJo's Cup of Mocha |
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Hey, I'm JoJo! I'm a full-time social worker, part-time travel blogger and vlogger! I love to travel and explore new places, while providing tips, recommendations, itineraries, digital resources, and more from my travels. Specifically, budget travel, solo travel, and traveling with a 9-5.
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