While living abroad for a year during college, I realized the world was so diverse and different from the United States that it ignited my passion for discovering different cultures. Thirty-five plus years later, I have been fortunate to experience amazing places with my family, including Morocco, Tanzania and Zanzibar, Nepal, Bhutan, India, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Peru, Costa Rica, the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Iceland, Dubai, Madeira Island, and most of Europe.
I believe travel broadens the mind and the heart, allowing us to appreciate new people and places while reminding us how fortunate we are back home. Travel has pushed me outside my comfort zone and taught me perseverance and patience. It has also enabled me to develop friendships around the world and helped me better understand controversial issues in various cultures.
My goal is to share this passion for travel by taking the stress out of the planning process for clients. I love to research, seek out unique places, organize itineraries, and provide choices. I will guide you through what to expect if it’s your first time traveling abroad or offer fresh ideas if you’re a seasoned traveler. I empower clients to live their travel dreams and discover hidden gems. What’s on your bucket list?
Check out these self service travel resources to make your own trip planning easier. Feel free to book directly online through my Book Direct link.
Photo: Cefalu, Sicily, Italy. Ask me about charming Cefalu!
Let’s face it, you’re busy and planning a vacation should be stress free. Need someone to do the planning for you and provide you with options?
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Photo: Tiger’s Nest, Bhutan. Ask me about this high altitude spiritual hike!
Whether you book directly through my links or request my customized travel design services, I’m happy to provide personalized recommendations for local tours, off the beaten path experiences, tips for that perfect photo, how to beat the crowds, easy hikes with amazing views, airport and transportation tips, travel insurance, and many other suggestions to ensure you are thoroughly prepared to just enjoy the journey.
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Photo: Taj Mahal, Agra, India.
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One of my favorite ways to capture travel memories is to paint in my travel notebook. You can use your own talents to create the best memories of all.
While traveling, I create an album in my phone called “Art Inspo” and move my favorite travel scenery photos to that folder. Long after my trip, I choose a photo to paint. It brings back the memory and allows me to put my own style onto that memory. Over time, those fond memories have become a collection. In my Wanderlust Acrylics Instagram, I share the original travel photo and my interpretive painting.
You too can create travel memories, personalized with your favorite hobby – whether painting the scenery, creating a cookbook of favorite foods you tasted in Italy, or hosting a cocktail party themed with experiences from that Caribbean cruise you took.
… And, they say the best thing to cure those post-travel blues is to book your next trip!
Photo/Painting: Have you been to Taormina, Sicily? Ask me about gorgeous Taormina!