I plan the trip. You live the story.

About Me

I've been curious about the world for as long as I can remember.

Originally from Guatemala, I moved to the United States as a teenager and grew up in Chicago. I was raised in a very religious environment and, as a child, participated in missionary trips that took me to places and communities different from my own. While I'm no longer a religious person or affiliated with any religious organizations, those early experiences left me with something that has stayed with me ever since: a deep curiosity about the world, a desire to understand people and cultures different from my own, and an appreciation for the stories that connect us.

Anthropology, sociology, and art were some of my favorite subjects in school, so perhaps it was inevitable that I eventually found my way to photojournalism.

I earned my degree in Visual Journalism and spent my career learning how to observe, connect, and tell stories through photography. It also taught me something that has stayed with me ever since: how to travel smart. How to navigate unfamiliar places, do the research, pay attention to the details, and be open to what happens along the way.

Whenever I wasn't traveling with family, I became my own trip planner. I'd put on my research hat and dive deep into a destination — finding the right neighborhood to stay in, the restaurants worth seeking out, the experiences that felt authentic, and the places that might not show up on the first page of Google.

And honestly? Some of my favorite trips have been the ones I've taken solo or with girlfriends.

Over the years, I've traveled throughout Guatemala, including Guatemala City, Antigua, Lake Atitlan, and Acatenango Volcano, as well as to Istanbul, London, Rome, New York City, San Francisco, Mexico City, Tulum, Holbox, Palm Springs, Vulcano Island, Peru, Spain, and Iceland. Since the pandemic, I've planned full itineraries for Iceland, Mexico City, Holbox Island, Palm Springs, Guatemala, and Italy.

After years of friends telling me how much they loved the trips I planned, a couple of neighbors finally asked me, "Is this what you do for a living?"

When I said no, they asked, "Why not?"

Fair question.

So, here we are.

I'm now a certified travel advisor through Fora Travel, which gives me access to industry expertise, exclusive perks, and unique experiences that can take your trip beyond a typical Google search. But the part I love most is still the same: getting curious about a place and figuring out how to make a trip feel personal, thoughtful, and genuinely memorable.

I believe great travel isn't about checking every box on a list. It's about finding the right balance between a well-planned itinerary and leaving room for curiosity — an unexpected restaurant, a wandering afternoon, a conversation with a local, or simply taking the time to really experience where you are.

You get to look forward to the trip. I get to obsess over the details.

Whether you're dreaming about a foodie weekend, an international adventure, a milestone celebration, or simply somewhere you've always been curious about, I'd love to help you find your path.