Hi, I’m Gen!
My name is Genelyn Jaye Swanson.
(but you can call me Gen!)
Currently Based in Chicago, Illinois.
Roots in Seattle, Washington.
Blogger. Photographer. YouTuber.
Army Wife. Marathon Runner. Filipina-American.
Traveler.
38 U.S. States
23 U.S. National Parks
7 Countries
Driven by an internal desire to document memories + to live actively as a story-teller.
I'm a travel enthusiast, an adrenaline junkie, a Mon-Fri marketer, and a weekend adventure-seeker all wrapped in one. My family is my priority, and I thrive off the energy of others.
You’ll find me spending hours on my computer creating travel itineraries, tasting a new dish at highly-reviewed restaurants, collecting airline miles and credit card points (I live at airports!), or at home writing up a new travel blog post curled up in the company of my orange cat child, Sherbert.
I strive to explore as much as I can, as often as I am able, doing my best to document every detail along the way - that way, you all can enjoy the adventures too (whether you take my travel tips along with you for your own adventure or if you’d rather just tag along through my photos!).
Let’s Travel Together!
-Genelyn Jaye
Fun Facts:
My roots are in the Pacific Northwest, but the military has brought us to live in Boston, MA and now Chicago, IL!
I’ve completed 3 Full Marathons with dreams to collect all of the World Marathon Major Stars someday (achieved Chicago so far!).
I was a 2020 Bride, and said “I Do” to my Soldier husband on top of a mountain!
My favorite animal is an orangutan (iykyk).
Filipino-American and proud (salamat sa pagbabasa!)
I collect stamps from every U.S. National Park, and hope to visit all of them before I’m 50!
Ask me about my postcard collection!
