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California based travel designer for the design minded + culturally curious. With professional experience in the luxury travel industry, I specialize in designing custom travel experiences that get to the heart of a place and its local culture through the lens of design and food. I’m here to help you travel in good taste with the perfect balance of high luxury and local flavor. My destinations of expertise include Italy, France, Mexico and the US, but I'm always expanding my destination knowledge and love taking on requests in other places. Shop my curated travel guides or check out my custom travel design services to elevate your experience and minimize the stress of travel planning. Let’s get designing!

Nice to meet you 👋🏻 Let's get your next trip sorted! I'm true Michigander at heart, but I've left the Mitten to travel full-time while working your typical 9-5 remote gig. I've traveled to/lived in 46 states and 24 countries (and counting!) 🌎 I love to share all my tips and tricks of the trade and created my travel company, WhyYouShouldGoTo, to do just that! My Thatch shop offers pre-made guides and itineraries 📄 as well as 1:1 services for a personalized approach to planning your next trip stress-free ✈️ Whether you've got a destination in mind or need help making a decision, I'm here for you! 30% of my sales are donated to charitable organizations in the communities I'm lucky enough to explore. Destinations I can help with: USA: -Michigan -Oregon -Washington -Arizona -New Mexico -Louisiana -Florida -North Dakota -Montana -California -Colorado -Illinois -Nevada -Utah -Texas -South Carolina -North Carolina Europe: -Italy -Ireland -Germany -France -Switzerland -Portugal -Spain -England -Scotland Central/South America: -Mexico -Costa Rica

Hello fellow travelers! I'm your friendly guide, an experience seeker, and a frequent traveler who is always thrilled to share my knowledge with people who are ready to visit different parts of the US and the beauty that it offers. My travel style is all about immersing myself in local cultures, savoring exotic cuisines, and making unforgettable memories. I firmly believe that travel is more than just seeing new places; it's about experiencing life from different perspectives. And that's what I aim to bring to you through my guides and services - a chance to truly live your destinations, not just visit them. What sets me apart is my commitment to making your travel experience truly unique while maintaining a budget that makes sense to you. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, I customize my guides to suit your preferences and interests. Whether you're a history buff, a foodie, or an adventure junkie, I've got you covered! When I don't travel, I like to spend my time with family, taking care of my plants, and browsing through Google Flights (my favorite website). So, whether you're a new traveler, an adventurous couple, a family seeking new horizons, or anyone in between, I invite you to embark on a world of exciting possibilities with me.