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Guiding the globally curious with customized itineraries and unique experiences.

10/05/2026

To all the mothers and mother figures, and to those carrying complicated feelings today, I’m thinking of you.

To the new moms learning as they go on very little sleep.

To the mothers deep in the beautiful chaos of raising children.

To the women longing to become mothers.

To those carrying the ache of loss, grief or distance.

To anyone missing their own mother today.

As someone who gets to help families, couples, mothers, daughters and generations create memories together through travel, I’m constantly reminded that the most meaningful moments are rarely the extravagant ones. They’re a shared meal, a sunset, a detour in the plans, a trip that becomes part of a family story. Thank you for trusting me to help with these memories.

Happy Mother’s Day 🤍

22/01/2026

It was easily the most formative year for me, so looking back on 2016, it brought me back to the girl I once was: finding my new normal a world away from all I’ve ever known and knowing I had so much more to learn and experience.
In 2016, I started building a life with a boy I fell in love with. We met here in Atlanta and dated long distance through NYC and Abu Dhabi before I made the biggest decision to leave a career I loved, my family, my friends, all of it, for a move to the UAE. I bought a one-way ticket to Dubai where my now husband, Jon, scooped me up and started showing me our new home in Abu Dhabi. There I was alongside him, finally, furnishing an apartment on the 28th floor, planning a wedding stateside, searching for a new job, embracing a new culture, creating a network of new friends from all over the world and learning a new way of life. One major constant in this chapter was our commitment to travel.
We traveled for a full year: to the Seychelles, Armenia, Sri Lanka, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Oman, back home to the US and within our new home in the UAE. So many memories were created.
It all sounds like a thrilling adventure and it was. But, for me, there was homesickness, an 8 hour time difference from the east coast and an identity shift after having a hard time finding a new career path in a new country. The only outlet I really felt I had was planning our next trip.
Looking back, I realize that feeling lost in those early months wasn’t a setback. Every hour spent researching the perfect hotel for us in Croatia, every connection made with a local guide in Sri Lanka, every lesson learned from a missed train or a mind blowing meal was quietly building what would become my favorite work. It was a year that taught me that the best travel isn’t just about where we go but about the transformation that happens when we’re brave enough to say yes to some unknowns.
If you made it this far, thanks for sticking with me through this walk down memory lane! I hope it helps you understand the heart that goes into planning your trips. It is still so wild to me to think it all started in a little place called Abu Dhabi. ✨

01/01/2026

What matters most to me lives in the details. The quiet moments, the stories behind each trip, and the care that goes into designing something truly personal.

The itineraries of 2025 inspired me in so many ways. People stepping outside their comfort zones, reconnecting with loved ones, celebrating milestones, and discovering new places and perspectives. Real moments and meaningful experiences that stay with you long after the suitcase is unpacked.

I’m so grateful for the trust, the conversations and the journeys shared. Here’s to all that’s to come in 2026!

06/11/2025

I am forever drawn to peaceful alleyways, quiet corners and hidden doorways.

These are the moments that matter, wandering slowly enough to see how locals live, the pride they take in their centuries-old stone homes and yes, that signature Italian touch with every flower pot. 🌱

29/10/2025

The best adventures are the ones where little hands point (or give a thumbs up) out the window and you realize the journey getting there was totally worth it.

There’s something special about seeing the world through their eyes. These car rides, our quiet (and not so quiet) moments together, this is what travel with kids is really about. Not the perfect itinerary, but the perfect company.

To all the parents wondering if traveling with little ones is worth it, it absolutely is. The memories you’re making matter more than any mishap along the way. And we all have them!

Pack the snacks, embrace the chaos and go explore. 👍

27/10/2025

Hi! 👋

I know it’s been too long! Thought I would share a bit of me behind the scenes and my everyday loves:

1. My house full of boys. It’s a lot of trucks, dirt and dinosaurs, but oh so fun.
2. My backyard garden, my personal form of therapy.
3. Lavender lattes, especially shared with friends.
4. Give me a cozy, classic pub over a trendy restaurant 99% of the time.
5. Walking through a forest = my instant mood boost.
6. I love breakfast any time of day and even better if I don’t need to make any effort to go get it.
7. Views from the sky make life feel full of possibility.
8. Nigel, my goldendoodle, the biggest heart. He can do no wrong.
9. Pink sunsets are spiritual and so special to me.
10. Playing a small part in your travel stories is what lights me up and I’m beyond grateful for this passion turned profession.

🤍
Alex

10/03/2025

Transformative ocean travel aboard Explora Journeys. Be sure you’re following along this week on my stories and expect a full recap in your inboxes upon my return!

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01/02/2025

💓 February 💓

24/12/2024

Friends and fellow travelers,

I want to take this time to express my sincere gratitude for your support of this small business. It has been both a joy and a blessing to contribute to so many travel stories around the world this year. Your curiosity and passion for discovering new places continue to inspire me, and I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to get to know you and help craft unique, memorable moments throughout your adventures.

May your holidays be filled with joy and wonder,

❤️ Alex

10/12/2024

Reflecting on this past year and wanting to share some client highlights from their travels!

Starting with Jake and Stacy, such a cool couple I’ve had the pleasure of planning trips for since their honeymoon in St. Lucia. This time around, after spending a couple months living abroad in London, they headed to Italy in October and wined and dined through Tuscany and Lake Como!

🛎️: &
🍷: full day spent exploring Montalcino learning all about Brunello wine with a private driver
🍝: TWO cooking experiences for these foodies, one in an apartment with a local chef and sommelier in Florence and one in Lake Como with a couple in their home using fresh local ingredients for a traditional dinner
🚣: A private boat tour on Lake Como
🎾: tennis in Tuscany and Mennagio for Jake who loves the sport!

Cheers to you two and a beautiful new year of adventures together!

Indirizzo

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