Why travel with me?
There are billions of people in the world who you can travel with, and there are plenty of group trip companies out there. You’ve got options.
I’m a firm believer in using travel to transform not only yourself, but also your life. My trips focus on immersing yourself in a culture and its people instead of just skimming the surface—this is where the magic happens.
I believe in leaving a place better than we found it and am always looking for ways for my groups to give back, like teaching English to kids in the Sahara Desert or donating medical supplies to the Cuban people.
Many companies offer group travel these days. But the truth is, many of those companies care more about packing tons of people on their trips to make the most profit and doing the typical touristy activities with a randomly assigned trip leader than they do about making it a unique, personalized, and authentic travel experience. I am on every single trip, every step of the way, and I have given every activity and detail my stamp of approval.
I’d rather keep my groups small so our trip feels more personal and intimate. It creates opportunities to be invited into the homes of locals for a cooking class or a dinner. It also allows us to stay in really cool places, like an art-deco four-story home in Mexico City or a cave in Cappadocia.
Here’s how traveling with me will benefit you. ⇟
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Whether it's planning a hot air balloon ride over the pyramids of Teotihuacan, hitting up the local port wineries of Northern Portugal, or swimming with plankton in Cartagena, I've got it figured out. I spend countless hours researching the best of the best in every place I go and making local connections so you don't have to hope you’re making the most of your precious time off.
When you travel with me, you know everything you do is going to be an amazing experience because I’ve already tested it all myself—and it’s always changing!
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Going to a new country can be scary! Navigating a place you’ve never been when you can’t speak the language can be enough to deter you from going at all.
I’ve been to 26 countries (many of them multiple times) and 6 continents. I’ve lived in Spain twice. And I know a thing or two about finding the best flights.
I’m used to trouble-shooting, I know how to navigate foreign places, and I am confident in helping others do the same. Plus, we have local guides helping us throughout the entire trip!
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You won’t find any all-inclusives or cruise ships on my trips, and that’s by design. I believe travel should minimize the negative impacts of tourism and be beneficial to the area in which it takes place, like supporting the local economy, giving back, and helping those less fortunate.
The goal is always to leave a place better than we found it and give more than we take. That’s why I’ve partnered with 1% For the Planet and pledge to give at least 1% of my annual revenue to environmental and social impact organizations around the world.
Learn more about why positive impact travel is at the core of my business.
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I might be a travel planner, but I always leave room for spontaneity. Ya girl gets some FOMO!
I will try anything at least once, even if I am terrified. I want to see each place through the eyes of a local, and I love immersing myself in each culture to get the most authentic experience possible--sometimes that means crashing a Colombian quinceanera, getting an impromptu cleansing by a shaman, or eating crickets. My trips are well-planned out, but we always have some unexpected activities—that’s sometimes the best part! -
One of my passions is travel photography and videography, and I LOVE making people feel confident through photos. That means you're guaranteed to go home with Insta-worthy photos of yourself that you’ll actually love because I am documenting our trips every step of the way.
You’ll get select photos from me throughout the trip that you can post daily on social media or send to your friends back home, and a full album of our trip upon return. (see some examples here)!
Sometimes we might even have professional photographers or videographers along for the ride.
Check out some of my travel pics and stories on Instagram.
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Despite being an ambivert and liking my alone time, I love making new travel friends. My groups come home from every trip with at least a handful of new friends, usually from all over the world. Plus, I have local connections in my partner countries to help us find off the beaten path activities that can’t be found with just a Google search.
It’s honestly one of my favorite parts of traveling, and I can’t wait to have you join our travel family!
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I frequently travel to Spanish-speaking countries because I grew up learning Spanish. While we often have local guides who speak English, traveling with someone who speaks another language certainly never hurts. And I'll give you Spanish lessons along the way!
Group Trip Testimonials
“I have always had a passion for travel, but often find myself overwhelmed with the task of planning the details of a trip. Laura takes the worry out of traveling! She handles all the details and plans an incredible experience. I found myself doing and seeing things that I would have never sought out myself! It doesn’t matter if you’re well-traveled or don’t have a single stamp in your passport – Laura takes the time to curate a trip that everyone will enjoy. In addition to all the wonderful activities, I left the trip with brand new friends that started as strangers! My trip with Laura to CDMX is easily one of the most memorable travel experiences I have.” — Taylor
“Laura’s CDMX trip was one of the most fun trips I’ve been on in years! I travel a lot and usually the planning of the trip is so much work that I give up on seeing everything. On Laura’s trip, all I had to do was show up. We did so many things that I never would have found on my own. We also did things that I maybe wouldn’t have picked for myself but ended totally enjoying!! I also liked sharing the experience with a group of new friends and getting to know people as part of the experience. I definitely can’t wait to join Laura on another trip to some exotic place!!” — Rachel