Every Destination Tells a Story
Custom travel planning rooted in flavor, culture, and connection.
Skip the endless research. I’ll find you the perfect hotel, book your flights, and curate culinary and cultural experiences worth the trip—so you don’t have to.
When you book travel with me, you’re not just crossing destinations off a list. You’re getting insider access to the experiences that make a place unforgettable. Think hands-on cooking classes where you learn family recipes, dinner reservations at spots that locals guard like secrets, and cultural moments that you can’t find on Google.
Consider the planning handled. Your only job? Show up ready to eat, explore, and collect stories you’ll actually want to tell afterwards.
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Upcoming Small Group Retreats
MARCH 22-27, 2027
Culinary Experience
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
JULY 13-18, 2026
Writer’s Retreat
Galway, Ireland
FALL 2026
Culinary Experience
Emilia-Romagna, Italy
About Joy
My life's journey has been deeply intertwined with food. For over a decade, I immersed myself in the restaurant industry, gaining firsthand knowledge of kitchen operations and the powerful way meals bring people together. Following that, my parents and I dedicated 20 years to an online specialty food business, where we connected home cooks with exquisite gourmet ingredients from across the globe.
That extensive experience provided me with a profound understanding of food, not merely its taste, but also its ability to narrate the story of a place.
Now, as a seasoned travel advisor and food expert, I curate unique experiences that enable travelers to discover destinations through the lens of their local kitchens, bustling markets, and cherished dining tables.
Explore the world with me, one bite and one sip at a time.
Testimonials
“Joy planned the most seamless, food-filled trip we've ever taken. Michelin meals, perfect flights, and hotel upgrades. Book with her!” - R.D.
“Everything was handled - even the coffee spots. It was like having a concierge in my pocket.” - T.M.
“Joy had great communication throughout the whole process. Everything went smoothly and painlessly. Thanks for booking our girls’ trip!” - L.H.
“Every detail was seamless. I’ll never book a big trip without her again.” – MR.
