With Ourisman Travel having two wanderers in their midst already, it was no surprise how quickly and seamlessly Samantha joined our little family! Samantha brings so much to the table and embodies the Wanderer personality in her own unique and dynamic way.
For Samantha, travel is largely about experience. Well traveled beyond her years, Samantha really caught the travel bug while studying abroad in Barcelona. During her semester abroad she took any chance she got to explore other European countries, exploring cities and learning from locals at every turn. Always open-minded, Samantha found that immersing herself in a new culture and trying something new is the most rewarding aspect of travel. “For me,” Samantha says “seeing something I have never seen before is the most memorable part of a vacation.”
Samantha studied abroad in Spain and has become our resident destination expert!
Before leaving on any trip, Samantha likes to reach out to someone who has been there before and can offer her first hand advice. She finds that getting the ins and outs of a place from someone who has been there offers her more comprehensive knowledge than a guidebook. But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t do her research too! Samantha makes sure to be as well read on a place as possible before departure. “I usually research the best things to do or see at a destination and look at tons of pictures! That always gets me so excited to get there and start exploring!”
Bucket list travel destinations for Samantha: Island hopping in French Polynesia, Bora Bora & Tahiti
Samantha has no problem stepping outside her comfort zone!
Advice for Wanderers from a Wanderer: “Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone! When you get out there and try something new great memories are made! And great photos!”
