Welcome to One Checked Bag
Not ready to slow down! I am making the most of my life, traveling the world and exploring new places. Few things have such an impact and influence on life as does travel. Join me on this adventure called life, One Checked Bag as we go!
My Featured Blogs
The One Checked Bag Newsletter – Issue 5
That Wanaka Tree, a Thousand Bras, and a Perfect New Zealand Evening
Are Cruises Worth It? Why They May Be the Perfect Vacation!
Latest Blogs
The One Checked Bag Newsletter – Issue 6
New Zealand Travel Q&A: What I Wish I Knew Before We Went
New Zealand’s North Island Was Different — And That Was Okay
The One Checked Bag Newsletter – Issue 5
Our New Zealand Journey Continues, Days 7 and 8
Cardrona to Christchurch…What Could Go Wrong?
My favorite Quotes
Hello!
I’m Stephen MacNeil—a tax professional with a love for travel. As I begin my transition to retirement, I have no plans to slow down. In fact, in so many ways, I feel this is just the beginning of living! Here, I share my adventures, insights, and tips to hopefully inspire and empower you to live your dreams through travel.
You won’t find me bungee jumping off a bridge or scuba diving for lost treasure. I’ll save that for the true daring. But my travel isn’t without adventure. I always attempt to do something new and challenging with each journey. I try my best to capture what I feel and experience through my writings and photographs.
This blog is more than just a collection of my thoughts—it’s a community. Subscribe to the One Checked Bag newsletter, where I unpack some deeper insights on my destinations, musings from the road, travel tips, and other relevant and useful information.