Welcome to Tripnsense, Where Travel Meets Meaning, Style, & Soul

Hi, I'm Mona 👋

I'm the person behind everything you see here: the writing, the photos, and the late-night itinerary planning (yes, I'm a bit obsessed).

As a woman in her 50s, I know firsthand what it means to travel with confidence, style, and intention at this stage of life.

I was born in Cairo, shaped by the elegance of Paris, and today I call Brazil home. But if I'm being honest, my true home has always been the road.

30 Years. 5 Continents. Countless Stories

With three decades of exploration across five continents, I’ve wandered through Scotland's moody Highlands, sipped wine in Rioja, stood speechless under Atacama's desert stars, and traced London's layers of history.

But my journeys have taught me that the true magic of travel isn't ticking landmarks off a list. It lives in immersive cultural experiences, authentic flavors, and genuine local connections.

Why Tripnsense?

I started Tripnsense because I believe travel should be experienced deeply, personally, and with a touch of elegance.

While everyone's racing from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, the real magic is happening in that tiny café around the corner, or in the way the afternoon light falls across a medieval courtyard.

Whether I'm wandering the backstreets of Paris or rediscovering the rhythms of Cairo, I travel slowly. I observe. I taste. I feel.

Inspired by this approach, Tripnsense is dedicated to sharing that philosophy, offering curated itineraries and style guidance for women, especially those over 50, who are eager to travel confidently and beautifully.

A Little About Me

🇪🇬 Egypt: Where My Story Begins

I was born in Cairo and lived between historic streets and Alexandria's summer breezes. Egypt isn't just a destination I write about; it's woven into who I am.

It's my first travel story, my cultural identity, and the place that taught me to see beauty in chaos and history in everyday life.

🇫🇷 France: Where I Learned to Really Travel

I lived in Paris for over a year, and it completely changed how I see the world. Walking those streets taught me to slow down, to notice the beauty in small details, and to appreciate a perfectly buttered croissant as much as a museum masterpiece.

It's also where I honed my sense of lifestyle and fashion. France is my second home. When I write about Parisian neighborhoods or road trips through Normandy, I'm writing from lived experience, not research.

🇮🇹 Italy: 30 Years of Beautiful Mistakes

Italy is where I learned every travel lesson I now share.
Like getting four (yes, four 🙈) ZTL fines in Verona because I didn't understand traffic zones.

Or discovering that the best moments in Sicily happen when you throw your perfect plan out the window.

It’s where I moved past the guidebooks and learned, through plenty of trial and error, how to build itineraries that actually flow, how to choose the right bases to avoid burnout, and how to budget realistically.

Italy taught me that a perfect trip isn’t about rigid plans; it’s about making space for serendipity.

What Makes Tripnsense Different

Trust matters in travel. You're spending your hard-earned money and precious time based on what I write. I take that seriously.

Real Journeys, Not Lists: Every guide comes from real trips I've taken, never from generic lists, scraping, or AI.
Depth Over Breadth: I only write about the places I deeply know, not the whole world.
Always Current: I update my guides when things change, because outdated advice is worse than no advice.
Honesty First: I recommend only what I genuinely love and use myself.
Curated for You: I blend travel, culture, and style—specifically for women 40+, 50+, and beyond.
Real Lessons: I share the mistakes I made so you don’t have to.
Crafted with Care: Everything here is written slowly, carefully, and with intention.

Why I Don't Write About Brazil (Yet)

Brazil is stunning. But my heart belongs to destinations where history is woven into daily life: streets that have existed for centuries and cultural layers that go back thousands of years.

That's why Tripnsense focuses on France, Italy, Egypt, and Europe. Every corner holds a piece of the past, and that's what makes me come alive.

Let's Stay Connected 💌

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Your next unforgettable journey starts here. Let's explore the world—slowly, meaningfully, and in style.

Mona