Hi there!
I’m Courtney, a travel curator with a love for meaningful experiences. For me, travel is less about escape and more about reconnecting with what matters most. I’m especially drawn to the history and stories that give each place its character.
That perspective started to take shape years ago, when I was living in Europe with my husband and our two small children. We were eager to share the wider world with our kids, but it wasn’t always easy. So many tours were too rigid or simply not practical for little ones or for grandparents who sometimes joined us. I realized there weren’t many options that balanced adult interests with kid-sized attention spans.
The start of the spark
So, I started building itineraries myself. Sure, I could’ve just handed things off to a travel agent, but the truth is I loved the challenge. I spent hours poring over guidebooks, emailing innkeepers, and mapping out every detail. What I discovered was that I didn’t just enjoy it—I loved it. Like, study-train-timetables loved it. Crafting the trips myself gave us the best of both worlds: meaningful experiences that felt immersive, but also realistic for our stage of life and budget.
Adventures in self-rediscovery
As my kids grew, I reached a crossroads. After nearly two decades devoted to family, I’d set many of my own passions aside without realizing it. Turning 40 (ack!) with an empty nest rapidly approaching felt like a great time to get to know myself again.
I began taking small solo excursions which led to longer hiking and backpacking trips across the U.S. Those journeys reminded me that travel can be more than just a trip. It can be transformative. It was in those moments that I began to think about it differently.
Traveling with intention
That’s why, to me, travel is most powerful when it helps you see both the world and yourself differently. A new place can challenge us, surprise us, or reconnect us with parts of ourselves we didn’t know we’d misplaced!
What began as a love of planning grew into this passion for creating trips shaped by history and storytelling. My goal is to design journeys that honor the season of life you’re in.
It’s time to connect not only to a destination’s story, but also to your own.
Curious about where to begin? Book a free Travel Discovery Session.
Let’s talk about what’s drawing you to travel right now and how I can make it more meaningful.
My Process
Every collaboration begins with a conversation. I start by listening to what’s drawing you to travel right now and what you hope this experience will bring. From there, I guide you through a simple, collaborative process that keeps meaning and ease at the center of your plans.
A thoughtful first conversation.
We talk about what draws you to travel right now and the kind of experience you hope it will be.
Research guided by curiosity.
I dig into history, culture, and local details to uncover experiences that feel personal, not touristy.
Intentional planning or itinerary design.
I map out a plan or itinerary that balances meaningful encounters with space to breathe, so you never feel rushed.
Seamless delivery and booking.
I handle all the finishing touches so what you receive is a journey that’s ready to step into with ease.