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I have some exciting news to share! 🎉 I've officially earned my Accessibility Travel Specialist distinction through Fora...
08/27/2026

I have some exciting news to share! 🎉 I've officially earned my Accessibility Travel Specialist distinction through Fora!

This one is personal. Before I became a travel advisor, I spent years doing civil rights work and advocating for people with disabilities. Combine that with my love of travel, and this has become one of my favorite parts of the work I do now.

I saw firsthand — traveling with my parents and other seniors — how much inclusion matters when you're on the road. One of my favorite memories is taking my mom to Switzerland in her 80s for her bucket-list trip, and making sure every part of it was accessible and joyful for her.

Here's the thing about accessible travel: it isn't always simple. Hotels don't always show photos or details of their wheelchair-accessible rooms the way they do their other rooms, so it often takes extra digging — calls, emails, follow-up — to get the answers travelers actually need. I'd love to see that change, and I'm proud to be part of a growing community pushing for it.

Being with Fora has been a huge part of that. I get to tap into a whole network of advisors around the world who specialize in accessible travel — whether it's finding the right low-vision tour guide in Madrid, a wheelchair-accessible cruise to Alaska, or planning a Disney trip that works beautifully for a neurodivergent child. It's amazing to see hotels and tour partners stepping up too — some have added beach wheelchairs and mobi-mats for Caribbean trips, and one rail partner now has a specialist who handles accessible trains, ground transportation, and hotels all along the route.

If you or someone you love has been dreaming about a trip but felt overwhelmed by the planning — I would be honored to help make it happen. Let's plan your excellent adventure together! 💛

One year in as a travel advisor — and what a year it's been. This past year I've had the privilege of working with 118 a...
08/04/2026

One year in as a travel advisor — and what a year it's been. This past year I've had the privilege of working with 118 amazing clients and helping plan 50+ trips around the world. From Alaskan cruises to Greek island getaways, London city breaks to Utah road trips, it's been a year of adventure, spontaneity, and unforgettable moments for the people I work with.

The best part is getting gorgeous pictures from clients enjoying their trip!

Whether it's a cruise, a guided tour, or a fully independent itinerary, I love building trips that fit exactly what my clients want. Here's to many more years of turning travel dreams into reality! If you're dreaming about your next trip, I'd love to help make it happen.

You may have noticed I have been a bit quiet here recently. I just celebrated my one-year anniversary as an official tra...
07/22/2026

You may have noticed I have been a bit quiet here recently. I just celebrated my one-year anniversary as an official travel advisor. At the same time, I unexpectedly lost my mom late last month.

For those who follow here and on my website, you know many of my core travel memories include her, and this is a big loss.

There is not a single trip or experience that I regret. If anything, I regret that we didn’t take more. Spending time with loved ones is something you will always treasure – if you have been waiting for a sign that it is time to take that trip, this is it. I say this not as a travel advisor but as a daughter.

This last year I have been incredibly grateful to the clients who have supported me as I started this new business. I’m making less money than I did as a civil rights attorney, but this work gave me the flexibility and free time to spend with my mom. For that I am more grateful than I can possibly say.

Today is a free day for the students (until our farewell canal cruise this evening) so the professors and my colleague a...
06/20/2026

Today is a free day for the students (until our farewell canal cruise this evening) so the professors and my colleague and I got to indulge in our own agenda. On today's agenda? The Van Gogh Museum. Well worth the visit - truly amazing collection and story telling.

I had the opportunity to work with our fashion students in Amsterdam yesterday, and it was truly an unforgettable experi...
06/20/2026

I had the opportunity to work with our fashion students in Amsterdam yesterday, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. Our morning session featured an enlightening discussion with the leaders of Denim City and its foundation, focusing on the intersection of fashion, sustainability, and creativity. The students then designed and manufactured their own bags. Later, we visited the Anne Frank Museum, which speaks volumes about our ability to organize and coordinate large groups. Reading Anne Frank's Diary in middle school left a lasting impression, and it still resonates today. Many students were introduced to the book and Netherlands' history for the first time and left with a deeper understanding and appreciation. This experience highlighted the importance and influence of international student travel.

Loving European transit options so much! We walked 37 students (43 of us total) from hotel to Gare du Nord this morning....
06/18/2026

Loving European transit options so much! We walked 37 students (43 of us total) from hotel to Gare du Nord this morning. Caught a fabulous high speed train from Paris to Amsterdam - a mere 3.5 hours or so. Then quick tram ride to our new spot in Amsterdam. With such a hot afternoon, it was lovely to cool off in a biergarten with yummy beer (sour passion fruit anyone??) and truly incredible food. It has also been sheer joy to watch these young adults experience Barcelona, Paris and Amsterdam- learning to confidently navigate new spaces and appreciate other cultures!!!

Feeling slightly Parisienne - ending the day with Sancerre and World Cup (France v Senegal) at an outdoor café. After me...
06/16/2026

Feeling slightly Parisienne - ending the day with Sancerre and World Cup (France v Senegal) at an outdoor café. After meeting a student group by the Eiffel Tower this morning, channeled my cousin and grabbed a Doner Kebab for lunch 😋

Bon jour from Paris- a lovely boat cruise this morning, delicious lunch, and museums.
06/14/2026

Bon jour from Paris- a lovely boat cruise this morning, delicious lunch, and museums.

Barcelona was an absolute whirlwind! Dinner with the Vado co-host and professors of business, architecture, and fashion....
06/13/2026

Barcelona was an absolute whirlwind! Dinner with the Vado co-host and professors of business, architecture, and fashion. Then, successfully shepherding 37 college students on the Barcelona metro to the airport for a flight to Paris. A lovely coach in Paris transported us from Orly to our hotel, our new home for several days. We had a lovely French dinner with a gorgeous rosé. Watching all these young adults experience Europe, and public transit, some for the first time? Absolutely priceless.

My cousin asked me why I'm flying American. Look, having loyalty and a strategy MATTER. Even if you aren't a frequent fl...
06/11/2026

My cousin asked me why I'm flying American. Look, having loyalty and a strategy MATTER. Even if you aren't a frequent flyer, sign up for the program. When things happen and you gotta re-book (weather, airspace closures in the Caribbean or Gulf, airport closures in Mexico) having a frequent flyer account- even without high status - can be the difference in getting out.

I've built my loyalty to American over decades and am THISCLOSE to a million miles. Bad weather in Chicago today. Non changeable basic economy fare suddenly changeable for weather waiver. Originally going to Barcelona via London. Offers to pay me to change my London flight. So I called (admittedly my special status 800 number, which matters on days like today) and they changed me to a direct flight to Barcelona leaving 2 hours earlier. That flight is slightly delayed and 🤞🏻it ends up leaving relatively on time. And hopefully someone who needed my seat to LHR gets it and has a better day for it

Thanks to a generous friend, I have access to the Admirall's Lounge and can chill out while I wait.

Days like today, having a travel advisor who knows flights, airports, and options can make all the difference.

Follow along if you want genuine travel advice.

PS- thanks American Airlines for the bulkhead seat. Cannot wait to celebrate 1 million with you 😘😘😘

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