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Long before I started helping others plan their dream vacations, I was planning my own wild adventures. From the beaches of Florida, or the snow tops of the Rocky Mountains, have gotten to visit many great locations, but I find that each time I check one place off my list five more have taken its place. Thanks to my studies in history and humanities, I always research each place I visit in and out. So, in addition to thinking about how beautiful any destination may be, I am always focused on the deep-rooted past of any given place and find myself awed by how that has shaped where I am. There is nothing quite like standing somewhere, looking at the ground beneath your feet and thinking about the past lives and stories that have stood where you stand.

Most Recent Trip: My most recent trip was my very first trip to Morocco. It was a destination that I had never really expected to end up visiting but found myself jumping at the chance when the opportunity presented itself.  It was a really incredible experience; the food, the gorgeous landscapes and the wonderful people I met will live in my memories for a long time.  

Where do you want to travel to next? I believe the phrase is “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.”  Some of my dream destinations are Thailand, Angkor Wat, the Fjords of Norway, and the American Redwoods. 

What do you look for in travel? I’m almost always looking for food when I travel; I love to try out local specialties that I know I won’t be able to find anywhere else. I frequently find that food is a universal language. Everyone has some special dish that speaks to them or reminds them of warm and happy memories. When they share it with me it’s very much like they are sharing a part of themselves. When I’m not seeking out the best places to eat, I love to get lost in local history and culture when I’m on a trip. I feel like the only way to truly experience a place is to understand the people who live there.

Favorite place in the entire world? It's a tie! Japan and South Korea each spent a long time on my bucket list, and now having been to both I can say I loved them equally for different reasons.  If someone offered me a blank ticket to anywhere in the world, I would probably always follow my heart back to Korea or Japan (or maybe both.)

Travel Planning Motto: Don't be afraid to stop and enjoy the scenery. I love to plan out my trips to make sure that I get the experiences I just can't miss, but I like to make sure I can keep some things flexible.  One of the most fun things about travel can be the surprises you encounter along the way; I'd hate to miss an unexpected adventure because I had planned every second of my time too rigidly. 

Favorite Place to Get Food: When I'm home I love to travel through new recipes and flavors from all over the world.  When I'm traveling, call me crazy, but I can't resist a good supermarket or convenience store.  I love to walk through the aisles and pick out snacks the locals love that I can't find at home. 

Favorite Souvenir: I love to collect postcards and small items to display with my pictures from trips, many of them end up in shadow boxes or collages. It’s a fun way to remind myself of each trip. 

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