María José Valladares

For many years I was a city traveler, trekking and exploring many major cities around the world. Lately, my favorite type of travel is off-the-beaten-path and boutique travel. I enjoy visiting places with lots of personality and character and feeling safely lost, enjoying the present. I feel like my vast experience as a traveler shapes the way I design travel for others now. I've been scammed and lied to—so I am proud to be thorough in my research and planning to create the best experiences and avoid tourist traps. It’s not about having a trip to-do list. It’s about curating a mix of moments that make up your best life for that travel period.

For many years I was a city traveler, trekking and exploring many major cities around the world. Lately, my favorite type of travel is off-the-beaten-path and boutique travel. I enjoy visiting places with lots of personality and character and feeling safely lost, enjoying the present. I feel like my vast experience as a traveler shapes the way I design travel for others now. I've been scammed and lied to—so I am proud to be thorough in my research and planning to create the best experiences and avoid tourist traps. It’s not about having a trip to-do list. It’s about curating a mix of moments that make up your best life for that travel period.