Hello, Let’s Wander

Adventure has always been a part of who I am. I grew up in Southern California surrounded by sunshine, beaches, and the vibrant traditions of my Mexican heritage. Our family gatherings always felt full—full of food made with love, full of laughter, and full of the kind of connection that stays with you. Those moments taught me early on to slow down, appreciate culture, and enjoy life with the people who matter most.

Some of my favorite childhood memories come from our family trips to Mexico. We didn’t stay in resorts. We stayed with relatives, wandered through quiet towns, and explored wide-open ranches. I remember discovering hidden coves along the coastline that felt like secret places just for us. Those trips opened my eyes to the world and sparked a lifelong love of travel, curiosity, and meaningful experiences.

That love has carried me through so many adventures. Sometimes it’s a quiet day spent on a local trail or a lazy afternoon at the beach. Other times it’s walking across ancient glaciers, bungee-jumping where it all began, or soaking in Costa Rica’s jungle hot springs. With every journey, I’ve learned that travel is never just about the destination. It’s about the people we meet, the moments we share, and the ways it can change us from the inside out.

The name Wander Barefoot comes from one of my earliest travel memories. When I was visiting family in Mexico, I met a girl my age who didn’t have any shoes. I had just gotten a new pair during that trip, so I gave her mine. I will never forget the joy on her face as she ran down the street, skipping and laughing with a happiness I had never seen before. In that moment, I realized something simple but powerful. Travel isn’t just about the places we see. It’s about connection, generosity, and the small ways we can touch someone else’s life. That brief encounter has stayed with me ever since. It shaped the way I see the world and continues to inspire everything I do with Wander Barefoot.

At Wander Barefoot, my mission is to make travel feel simple, meaningful, and personal. I help couples, families, and small groups step away from the busy parts of life and reconnect with joy, each other, and the beauty of the world. Every trip is crafted with intention and heart so you can slow down, breathe, explore, and come home with memories that stay with you.

Through Wander Barefoot, I create intentional and effortless escapes to breathtaking destinations around the world, including Hawaii, Tahiti, Mexico, Costa Rica, New Zealand, and beyond. My goal is to take the stress out of planning so you can focus on the moments that matter. Travel has the power to change us, to bring us closer to ourselves and each other, and to create stories worth remembering. I’d love to help you create yours.