My Story: From Group Planner to Solo Explorer

I’m a Pacific Northwest wanderer, solo travel devotee, Certified Travel Advisor, and a true believer that the open road is where the best soul-searching begins.

For years, my life moved to the steady beat of family routines and group getaways, always planning around others.

But somewhere along those long, silent highways between Washington and my Utah roots, I found something transformative: the quiet confidence that blooms when you travel solo.

The open road holds its own kind of magic.

It means pulling over at a secret trailhead, meandering through a sleepy town, grabbing coffee on a whim, or chasing a roadside sign simply because curiosity leads the way.

That spark of freedom is what ignited PNW Travel Girl.

Reclaiming Your Sense of Adventure

If you are navigating midlife, an empty nest, divorce, or just a major life shift and thinking, “I don’t even know how to begin exploring on my own,” you are in the right place.

I’ve been there, and I promise you: you are entirely capable of navigating the map solo.

I started this space to share my stories, to inspire, spark curiosity, and to give you a taste of what the Pacific Northwest…and beyond…has to offer.

I do the trial and error, test the routes, and map out the logistics so you can skip the planning anxiety and get straight to the empowering peace of the open road.

Let’s Get Lost in the History
(The PNW & Beyond)

For me, a getaway is more than checking off scenic views.

It is about following my curiosity, noticing the details, and feeling that little spark come back to life.

Old buildings, quiet trails, weathered roads, mossy forests, forgotten beach towns, stories hiding in plain sight… that is the stuff that pulls me in.

I am naturally introverted, but travel makes me feel deeply connected: to nature, to history, to the road beneath my wheels, and to the version of myself that feels most alive when I am exploring.

At the moment, I’m uncovering the very best of the Pacific Northwest.

But curiosity knows no borders.

As this adventure unfolds, we’ll venture beyond the PNW, discover hidden historic gems nationwide, and set out to visit every U.S. National Park on my ever-growing bucket list.

Three Ways We Can Journey Together:

• The Blog: Your go-to source for tested PNW itineraries, deep-dives into local history, and actionable solo-travel inspiration.
• Travel Planning Services: Want to travel but hate the logistics? As a Certified Travel Advisor, I help take the research overwhelm off your plate with thoughtful trip planning support, lodging ideas, itinerary flow, and booking guidance tailored to how you actually travel.
• The Shop: Custom, destination-inspired apparel and keepsakes designed by me for your favorite milestones.

You bring the wanderlust; I’ll bring the itinerary. Let’s get you on the road!