Stories from the road

The world is waiting.
Let's go write its story.

Wander & Ink is a travel journal by Mara Ellison — slow journeys, local tables, and the small moments that make a place unforgettable.

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Featured · Portugal

Five Mornings in Alfama, Lisbon

Tiled walls, fado spilling from open doors, and the smell of pastéis de nata still warm from the oven — a slow look at Lisbon's oldest quarter.

JapanApr 12, 2025

Nishiki Market at dusk, a 3 a.m. ramen counter, and the quiet magic of Pontocho after the crowds leave.

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IcelandMar 28, 2025

Eight days, one rented Land Cruiser, and three aurora sightings — plus the hot springs nobody posts about.

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MexicoFeb 15, 2025

Making mole from scratch with a local family and wandering the mercado de 20 de Noviembre at sunrise.

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