Friday, April 30, 2021

A Slim, Stylish but Understated Bag for All Your Travels - Spring Fling Sale

 If you travel like I do, you want something like this crossbody bag that’s stylish, versatile and practical, ready for adventure, yet understated. 👜




My Spring Fling Celebration — $20 off any of my products with this discount code: 5E907DE 🌟 — continues until June 19. 


Here’s where you can find my store:

http://www.jthetravelauthority.com/store/


This awesome and fun photo shoot ✨ was a collaboration of members (including myself) of the NYC Fair Trade Coalition @NYCfairtrade. The fair trade creatives are small, women-owned businesses that make it easy to shop fair, local and sustainably. (Most of my products are manufactured in the tri-state area but all are Made in America.) Check out the vest and crossbody bag at the link in profile.



Huge thanks to the entire Team: ✨


Model: Ashley Rodriguez @baddiee.ash 

Production Assistant: Sergio Melesio @smshots_

Photographer: Philip Harris @philandhispictures 

Styling and Director: Marly Barraza @mardesignstudio_

Makeup Artist: Lindsay Kastuk @lindsaykastuk





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Thursday, April 29, 2021

Wild, Wonderful Tahiti

 When I travel all the way to Tahiti, I can assure you it’s not for sun, sand and sea. No, for me a trip to Tahiti is all about connecting with the verdant and wild interior. Tahiti has hikes and activities for all skill levels, whether you’re a thrill seeker or you prefer a more chill vibe. I recently interviewed Gisele Moana Tromeur, Tahiti’s first female nature guide, on her recommendations. Here’s my article for Forbes Life




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Sunday, April 18, 2021

Springtime in New York City - Astoria

Riding the East River Ferry is the scenic way of escaping my New York City neighborhood that’s mostly devoid of nature. The other day I took the relatively new route to Astoria, Queens where I found an abundance of showy blooms (and coffee shops, such as the adorable and yummy Chateau Le Woof that appeals to pets and their humans). 


The ferry is a delight: It’s scenic, inexpensive and efficient. Myriad routes criss-cross the East River, and every week or so I’ll be exploring green spaces and coffee shops in a different neighborhood.






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Saturday, April 10, 2021

Travel Apparel and Accessories with Lots of Pockets

 My accessories and apparel, like this crossbody bag, are all about pockets. 👜


And I’m celebrating Spring with a Spring Fling — $20 off any of my products with this discount code: 5E907DE 🌟


I’m so excited with this awesome photo shoot ✨

that was a collaboration of members (including myself) of the NYC Fair Trade Coalition @NYCfairtrade. The fair trade creatives are small, women-owned businesses that make it easy to shop fair, local and sustainably. (Most of my products are manufactured in the tri-state area but all are Made in America.) Check out the crossbody bag at the link in profile or here: 

http://www.jthetravelauthority.com/store/cross-body-canvas-bag


Aside from my brand — Land of J, Inc. @jcreature travel — the other brands are:


Juliana Heels @julianaheels

Ponchos Rojas @ponchosrojas

Yanawara @yanawaranyc

i wander through @i.wander.through



Big shout out and heaps of thanks to the Team: ✨


Model: Ashley Rodriguez @baddiee.ash 

Production Assistant: Sergio Melesio @smshots_

Photographer: Philip Harris @philandhispictures 

Styling and Director: Marly Barraza @mardesignstudio_

Makeup Artist: Lindsay Kastuk @lindsaykastuk












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