Specialties
Regions: East Africa, Southern Africa, Egypt, Latin America
Travel Types: Luxury Travel, Romance & Honeymoon Travel, Expedition Travel, Safaris, Active Travel, Gorilla Trekking & Primate Safaris, Multi-Generational Travel, Special Celebrations & Surprise Travel, Small Ship Travel
Special Interests: History & Culture, Food & Wine, Conservation, Eco-Tourism, Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, Photography
Destinations Visited
Africa: Botswana, Egypt, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda
Latin America: Argentina, Chile, Ecuador (Galapagos Islands), Peru
Southeast Asia: Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam
Additional countries: Aruba, Australia, Barbados, Czech Republic, Dominica, France, Hungary, Italy, Jamaica, The Netherlands, Puerto Rico, St. Barts, St. Lucia, Spain, Tortola (BVI) United Kingdom
Education
BA in Management and Leadership, Concordia University
Career History
Travel Beyond, 1995-present
Professional Awards & Accomplishments
- Top Travel Specialists – Condé Nast Traveler 2021-Present
- Luxury Travel Advisor Trendsetter 2019
- Travel Agent Magazine Top 25 2012
In the Press
I’ve been featured in a Washington Post feature on Chile, a Forbes feature on Chile and two articles in The New York Times on gorilla trekking in Rwanda and finding an affordable safari!
Why I’m a Travel Consultant
Simply put, I love planning trips for others. I started traveling with my mother at a young age and I believe it is because of her and these experiences that I entered the travel industry. I have always been fascinated by our world and the places I’ve been fortunate enough to visit, and I knew that I wanted to help others experience these places, too.
Most Memorable Travel Experience
Spiritual: Bobbing in a raft with a slight fog in the Pacific Ocean and suddenly a 36-ton gray whale put her head on our raft close enough for me to touch! I will never forget this.
Beautiful: Tarangire National Park in Tanzania. The combination of the baobabs trees, giraffes and elephants was magnificent.
Life altering: Terizen Concentration Camp in Czech Republic.
Recommended Right Now
Right now I’d recommend any and everything that involves wide open spaces – a safari in Africa, trekking in Rwanda/Uganda for gorillas and other primates, or hiking in Patagonia. You’ll encounter breathtaking landscapes and interesting wildlife, all without crowds or concerns for maintaining social distancing. I’d also encourage longer stays in fewer locations, in order to maximize your time and cut down on logistics.
Favorite Properties
MalaMala Camp
MalaMala Game Reserve, South Africa
MalaMala Camp offers an exceptional safari experience and a prime location. Hands down, this reserve has the best game viewing in Southern Africa. It’s sister property, MalaMala Rattray’s Camp offers an intimate and luxurious setting, combining old-world charm with the same exceptional wildlife viewing you get at the main camp.
Explora Torres del Paine
Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
Getting to the Torres del Paine National Park is no easy feat, but a stay at Explora Lodge makes it all worth it! The experiences here (hiking, walking, horseback riding and more) are incredible and at the end of the day your views from the hotel are spectacular! It makes for a seamless blend of luxury and adventure.
Sarara Camp
Namunyak Wildlife Conversation Trust, Kenya
I have saved the best for last. Set in Kenya’s remote Mathews Range, Sarara offers jaw-dropping landscapes and the most raw cultural experience I have ever had in East Africa. This place is a MUST and should be on everyone’s itinerary when visiting Kenya.
My Most Recent Trips
In February 2025, I had the incredible opportunity to go on safari in Kenya, wrapping up the journey with a relaxing stay on the beaches of Zanzibar. Kenya is always a fantastic destination—not only for the exceptional wildlife experiences but also for incredible landscapes and vistas. Since it had rained prior to our visit, the landscapes were especially lush, making for a beautiful setting and plenty of water for the animals.
I love the diversity of experiences available on safari in Kenya. Some of the most memorable moments from this trip included visiting the Segera Conservancy to learn about the remarkable dogs trained to protect wildlife and trekking through the Borana Conservancy on foot to track rhinos. Of course, the Masai Mara never disappoints. Staying at Mara Nyika was a true highlight—the hospitality was exceptional, and the wildlife viewing was phenomenal.
After the adventure of safari, Zanzibar was the perfect place to unwind. The island’s beauty is breathtaking, and my stay at Xanadu was nothing short of extraordinary. The combination of stunning accommodations, outstanding service, and the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure made it a perfect way to end the trip. Combining beach and bush is definitely a great way to experience the best of both worlds!