Bespoke travel design, luxury content creation, and storytelling that inspires women 50+ to explore boldly, travel beautifully.

This isn't just travel. It's your story, set in motion.

Thoughtful travel and lifestyle storytelling, content creation, and bespoke experiences that invite connection, perspective, and reinvention at every stage of life.

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"Travel is not a reward for working, it's education for living."

— Anthony Bourdain

Meet Mae

Hi, I'm Mary Rosalie “Mae” Olandesca.

Since 2011, I've been sharing stories inspired by the places I've visited, the people I've met, and the lessons life has gently taught me along the way.

The Other Side of Mae began as a way to document my travels, but it has grown into a space where beautiful places, everyday moments, and meaningful stories come together to remind us that life is worth celebrating.

I'm so glad you're here, and I hope these stories inspire you to slow down, notice the beauty around you, and discover the stories waiting in your own journey.

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Letters from Mae

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Each letter is an invitation to explore beautiful places, discover everyday beauty, and reflect on the moments that make life worth celebrating.

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Brand storytelling, editorial travel features, and photography that bring place to life through a thoughtful, experienced lens.

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Speaking, consulting, and creative partnerships crafted for travel, lifestyle, and women's midlife reinvention audiences.

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Tailored journeys designed for curiosity, connection, and luxury experiences that feel effortless, elegant, and meaningful.

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Begin Your Journey

Mae is a featured author in What if the beauty you're searching for has been around you all along?.

Download The Beauty Around You: A 7-Day Guide to Slowing Down, Noticing More, and Finding Meaning in Everyday Life—a free guide designed to help you discover the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Through simple daily prompts and thoughtful reflections, you'll learn to slow down, notice the beauty that often goes unseen, and uncover the meaningful stories waiting in everyday moments.

Because beautiful places help us discover everyday beauty, and everyday beauty leads us to life's most meaningful stories.

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