
Laurel Komos
She/HerBased in The Concrete Jungle: NYC
Speaks English
Laurel Komos
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My Story
User researcher by day, travel designer by night—I’m an expert at asking all the right questions and then creating experiences that surprise and delight.
My Travel Style
My dream travel day is planned around food, spent immersed in cultural experiences or soaking up awe-inspiring scenery, and capped off with a glass of local wine or spirits. Ahead of touching down in a new destination, you can bet I’ve got every corner of the area mapped out—from off-the-beaten-path eateries to tour schedules and top-notch accommodations. I’ve explored 38 countries and 44 US states, and am equally as happy donning my hiking boots or jumping on a zipline as I am wandering around a quaint local neighborhood or admiring art in a world-famous museum. The thrill of a new place, a new adventure, a new experience remains, and that feeling really can’t be beat.
My reviews (45)
Corey M.
17 days ago
Laurel was excellent in helping us plan the trip and also always available to help during the trip. She was very flexible with multiple last minute changes, even an unplanned pregnancy. Many thanks to Fora and Laurel!
Christine A.
2 months ago
Laurel planned the perfect honeymoon for us in Japan. She was so easy to work with—always thoughtful, responsive, and genuinely invested in creating something that felt like us. Every part of the trip was seamless, from the flow of the itinerary to the balance of culture, relaxation, and fun. We loved everything we got to experience, especially the geisha tour, Fushimi Inari, our ryokan stay, and exploring Tokyo’s hidden gems. It truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime trip, and we never had to worry about a thing. We can’t thank Laurel enough for making it all happen. We’ll definitely be planning our next adventure with her.
John L.
2 months ago
We had such a great trip planned by Laurel! She had every day planned out, making it so easy for us to enjoy every moment. She answered all of our questions before leaving and made sure everything was set for us so we could just show up and start enjoying ourselves. I cannot recommend working with Laurel enough. From the first call we had with her until the end, she was responsive, thorough, and prepared. Our trip to Italy would not have been the same without her help!
Sara A.
2 months ago
Mark B.
2 months ago
Laurel made us feel like we were on vacation from the moment we started discussing where we might like to go! She made each part of the process (which, on our own, can feel stressful and like too many decisions) easy and fun. She created a beautiful slide deck of options with photos, pro/con lists and adventure suggestions all within our budget. Once we had chosen, she created an itinerary with beautiful descriptions and options based on what we were hoping to get out of the trip. We had a fabulous time, stayed in incredible places, and felt so cared for at every step. Instead of one of us feeling like they were the holder of the all the trip info, we had this fabulous trip itinerary app that Laurel had created with everything in one place. We will definitely be working with Laurel in the future.
Corey M.
17 days ago
Laurel was excellent in helping us plan the trip and also always available to help during the trip. She was very flexible with multiple last minute changes, even an unplanned pregnancy. Many thanks to Fora and Laurel!
Christine A.
2 months ago
Laurel planned the perfect honeymoon for us in Japan. She was so easy to work with—always thoughtful, responsive, and genuinely invested in creating something that felt like us. Every part of the trip was seamless, from the flow of the itinerary to the balance of culture, relaxation, and fun. We loved everything we got to experience, especially the geisha tour, Fushimi Inari, our ryokan stay, and exploring Tokyo’s hidden gems. It truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime trip, and we never had to worry about a thing. We can’t thank Laurel enough for making it all happen. We’ll definitely be planning our next adventure with her.
John L.
2 months ago
We had such a great trip planned by Laurel! She had every day planned out, making it so easy for us to enjoy every moment. She answered all of our questions before leaving and made sure everything was set for us so we could just show up and start enjoying ourselves. I cannot recommend working with Laurel enough. From the first call we had with her until the end, she was responsive, thorough, and prepared. Our trip to Italy would not have been the same without her help!
Sara A.
2 months ago
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