Storytelling Across the Globe

A Writer's Journey with Autumn

Join me on a journey to discover the human interest side of life,

whether in a tiny rural town or bustling cosmopolitan center across the globe.

As a curious writer, I document the world around me. My stories cover a range of topics, from travel, to human interest stories, with plenty of coffee for all to enjoy. Click on the categories below to explore my work.

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Autumn...or Amber?

Season or color? What's in a name? My given name is Autumn . And although I didn't automatically like having a unique name as a child,...

Autumn Lamb

Sep 20, 20244 min read

Musical Welcome to Morocco

What I thought would be an introductory dinner for our study abroad group to experience Moroccan cuisine became so much more. Music...

Autumn Lamb

Aug 26, 20242 min read

Summer Hiatus Reflections

I decided to embrace this season of quiet. A season to enjoy tasty cappuccinos made in my Italian moka pot, watch Arabic shows and movies

Autumn Lamb

Aug 13, 20243 min read

This world is filled with larger than life artwork on display for all who pass by! I am constantly in awe and filled with joy as I travel and see the creativity embodied on the sides of buildings throughout cities across the globe.

Where are some of your favorite murals on display?

#mural #publicart #spain #italy #morocco #eureka #seward #womenwhotravel #solotraveler #artaroundtheworld #adventure #artist #muralartist

Experiencing the ancient as if it was new.

Reliving my adventures intertwined with the magic of antiquity and the lessons to be had from empires that have risen and fallen and found their new rhythm.

Life is filled with cycles. May we learn to embrace the fullness of the cycle, whether in the fall or ascent or equilibrium.

#Lifecycle #adventure #adventuresinantiquity #womenwhotravel #rome #istanbul #london #edinburgh

One year ago I stepped off a plane and discovered a land that has captivated my thoughts ever since.

One long weekend while studying in Rome, I let a rabbit hole of curiosity lead me to Istanbul. The sounds, smells, sights, lit my senses on fire and intrigue pulled me through the streets.

A brief sample of that weekend included:

• Turkish coffee, made in traditional copper pots submerged in hot sand.
• Spices and markets from the entire spectrum of flavors and colors
• A visit inside the Blue Mosque and around The Hagia Sofia (mosques from the Ottoman Empire)
• A tour of the Basilica Cistern - built during the 500’s with repurposed Roman structures such as Medusa’s head
• Cats, cats, and more cats
• Delicious food - I enjoyed every meal!
• The Bosphorus River that runs through the city and separates the European and Asian side

I barely dipped my toes in one corner of Istanbul, which is only one corner of Turkey, of one corner of the former Ottoman Empire.

This world is vast, with cultures that at once feel so different and so familiar. They feel like the most amazing sense of home and alien that I have yet to find a word that captures the complexity contained. Perhaps another language, or a word from antiquity will reveal itself to embody the full depth of this feeling within.

Istanbul, you have enraptured me.

#istanbul #turkey #türkey

Start today. Pick up the dream you’ve held in your mind, and begin to take action. Effort towards your dream will spur further effort.

What have you longed to do and are ready to begin?

When life hands you an opportunity, take it. Show up with knees knocking, sweaty pits, and nervous twitches.

Make notes on what you want to say, pause when you lose your thought or are caught off guard by the question, and share from what you know.

Today was a day to lean into a new habit of being seen in front of a bigger audience and grow through the process.

It will take time for the words to formulate outside of bewilderment, rage, disgust, and heartbreak. There is a lot of work to do.

Mindset Shift | How to develop an adventure mindset, regardless of budget and time available.

1. Pick a nearby city, county, or region (think drivability in a day).

2. Grab a coffee or tea or other favorite beverage.

3. Invite a friend, or go solo.

4. Notice the scenery as you drive. Stop at a farmer’s market. Look around with fresh eyes to see what you discover.

5. Document your day. Take photos. Write in a journal. What did you notice? How did you feel? What surprised you? What didn’t you get to see that you wish you had while exploring?

An adventure mindset is a choice that can be developed through intention.

#adventure #adventuremindset #becurious #staycurious #shakeupyourday

Morocco you are always on my mind 🇲🇦

#Morocco #moroccotravel #womenwhotravel #traveltheworld

Part 2 | Jacket of Grief
The last lines of the reflection on the jacket of grief and pockets of joy found within. I’m grateful I penned these words during that time of grieving and processing.

#grief #griefjourney #jacketofgrief

Part 1 | Jacket of Grief
This week is an anniversary week of the passing of my dad. I found this reflection that I wrote and recorded during the first few months of grieving. Maybe these words will resonate with you.

#jacketifgrief #grief #griefjourney

A year of autumn…travels, hikes, hair changes, laughter, and lots of coffee and tea.

Scroll through memories from Morocco.

#Morocco #womenwhotravel #memories #pov #cameraroll

Girl dinner and a show is the perfect combo for passion project work.

#girldinner #passionproject

Travel goals

#curatedlife #womenwhotravel #travelgoals #5yearplan

Curating a life and then falling in love with that life is something I only dreamed about in years past. I never thought it could happen and that I was doomed to suffer and struggle for the foreseeable future. But, this year something shifted for me. A lifetime of culminating experiences, skills, and lessons have converged and are actively taking shape in ways that would have blown my mind just a few years ago. This winter arc is going to be soooo good!!

#cultivatelife #lovelife #womenwhotravel #dreambig #winterarc

Craving tastes of Morocco, so I picked up a few items at the store to replicate as best as I can. It will have to suffice until I am back in the land of tea and hospitality.

#morocco #tea #minttea #moroccantea #dates #tastesofmorocco #womenwhotravel

Happy National Coffee Day ☕️

#Coffee #nationalcoffeeday #nationalcoffeeday☕️ #coffeearoundtheworld #mokapot #cafe #capuccino

Travel and adventure will always be part of life advice conversations with me. Do you have your passport?

#lifeadvice #travel #adventure #havepassportwilltravel

Quick little trip to the desert for personal development, connections, and clarification of goals/dreams in process.

#womenwhotravel #personaldevelopment #goalsetting #desert #sunset #lowerleftusa #progressnotperfection

Sassy fit check

#ootd #fitcheck #outfitoftheday

Thank you!! As a small content creator, I am grateful for every new follower. Thank you for joining me on the journey of discovering my storytelling voice and sharing adventures around the world.

#grateful #celebrate #smallcontentcreator #newcreator #lifeisajourney #womenwhotravel #dailywins

Part 2: Would you like your outfits and purchases to tell stories of women and artisans rising out of poverty and becoming independent and empowered?

Shop Trades of Hope: https://tradesofhope.com/AUTUMNLAMB (disclaimer: I received a small commission from any sales through this link)

@tradesofhope #ethicalfashion #empoweringwomen #riseup #women #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen

Fit check: starting with green @vans and paired with a classic cashmere sweater from @onequince, these pieces make me feel good. Finished off with timeless jewelry from @tradesofhope and I’m walking on sunshine on this foggy day.

Shop with Trades of Hope (disclaimer: by using this link, I receive a small commission): https://tradesofhope.com/AUTUMNLAMB

#ethicalfashion #tradesofhope #thailand #vans #cashmere #ootd #outfitoftheday

Fit check brought to you by @haitidesignco and @emergency.ngo I love sharing the story of organizations and artisans through fashion and home goods.

#haiti #haitidesignco #emergency.ngo #italy #thailand #localartisan #storytelling #womenwhotravel #shoplocal #thinkglobal #thinkglobalactlocal

First day of autumnal equinox and Libra season makes for a special fit check.

All signs point to this being an epic era beginning this Libra season, and I am ready for it! Walking out of the long ~20 year karmic struggle into one filled with fulfilling dreams and goals longed for.

Are you ready for this next season?

#libra #autumnalequinox #autumn #equinox #libragang #newepicera #newera

Autumn...or Amber?
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Friday fit check…with a cameo by my cute kitty 🐈‍⬛😻

Kicking it old school with basics and @vans

#ootd #oldschool #vans #vansforlife #fitcheck #outfitoftheday

�❤️🥰 @iesabroadrabat for creating this video to capture a portion of our trip to Morocco. Thank you for creating an experience filled with language study, cultural experiences, travel, and delicious food!! I loved being part of this journey and meeting the staff and volunteers and getting a taste of Morocco! شكران

#morocco #عربيّ #المَغْرِب

Morocco photo review has me in all the feels!! I miss it so much already!! Loads kid photos and stories to share. Stay tuned…

#mood #morocco #moroccotravel #womenwhotravel

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