Why Travel Beyond
I love to travel and wanted to help others achieve once in a lifetime trips to once in a lifetime places! I knew I wanted to find a place to work that I could feel happy every single day. It honestly doesn’t feel like work at this point when you love what you do and I feel very fortunate to work with such an amazing company and team.
Destinations Visited
Africa: Botswana, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe
Latin America: Costa Rica, Peru, Ecuador and Galapagos Islands
Southeast Asia: Vietnam
Additional Countries: Singapore, Maldives, Israel, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Italy, Ireland, France, Scotland & various places around the United States including Alaska
Education & Career History
I graduated in 2014 from the University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire with a degree in Communications and minor in Event Planning. For a few years after graduation, I worked in the property management field from single family homes to downtown rentals.
Most Memorable Travel Experience
On my most recent trip to Africa, my colleague and I worked up the courage to sleep out under the stars in the Okavango Delta (Botswana). I knew this would be a once in a lifetime experience and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity. After letting the staff know of our interest in the sleepout, they had enough time to prepare our “room” for the night. After dinner at the lodge, we got ready for bed and headed out to the elevated deck with our guide, where we would be spending the night.
On our way to the sleep out, we not only got to see some of the nocturnal animals that we don’t normally see during the day, but also the star-studded African sky. We truly had no idea what to expect but they blew us away. Our room for the night consisted of a king size mattress, beautifully made up with a mosquito net, end tables with water, towels, flashlight, bug spray and anything else you could think of that you might have needed. Before heading up to bed, we enjoyed a roaring fire with stories from our guide. Once we were snuggled up in our bed, we quickly fell asleep to the sounds of nature and wildlife. If you ever get the chance to sleep out under the stars in Africa – don’t let it pass you by!
My Most Recent Trip
My colleague, Sam, and I recently got back from a 2-week trip through East and Southern Africa. We truly did it all! For the first week, we explored Kenya, specifically Lewa Conservancy and Maasai Mara. On our way to South Africa, we stopped in both Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and the Okavango Delta, in Botswana. Being able to break up the long journey was a great way to stretch the legs and experience some new activities while also being able to slow down to enjoy the beautiful scenery around us. Sam and I were able to horseback ride through the bush, practice beading with local Maasai women, helicopter over one of the wonders of the world, sleep out under the stars, e-bike our way through the Winelands and monster scoot down Table Mountain (Cape Town). Visiting both East and Southern Africa is truly the best of both worlds, being able to experience the culture, history and breathtaking views of all that Africa has to offer.
Favorite Properties
Mara Nyika
Naboisho Conservancy, Kenya
One of my new favorite camps! Mara Nyika Camp truly gives you a luxury bush experience: 5-star meals while also getting unique wildlife encounters and scenic landscapes. An added benefit is that they provide a quality camera for you to use during your stay.
Wilderness DumaTau
Linyanti Concession, Botswana
This camp is located in the Linyanti Concession, just north of the Okavango Delta. This camp is so clean, sleek, natural, and open to the vast views. If I had to pick, my favorite part would be the floating firepit dock!
The Silo Hotel
Cape Town, South Africa
If you are looking for some Instagram worthy photos, this is the hotel for you! You will feel like royalty when staying here and thoroughly enjoying the artistic fixtures and luxury touches. The Silo Hotel is located in the heart of Cape Town, with endless activities at your fingertips.
The Anam
Cam Ranh, Vietnam
This tranquil resort overlooks both the beach and mountains. With five different on-site restaurants to choose from, you will never go hungry. You can enjoy the gym and badminton on the beach or relax at the spa all day and read by your private plunge pool.