Travel Advisor
Laurel Utsman
Expertise
- Creative & Cultural Travel,
- Solo Female Travel,
- Boutique Hotels,
- Slovenia,
- Thailand,
- Vietnam,
- US National Parks,
- Road Trips
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About
An aspiring full-time traveler in constant search of creativity, connection and cultural experiences across the globe.
Home airports
IAH for international and HOU for domestic.
My travel style
As a traveler, I seek to explore and celebrate cultures and people through creative experiences across the globe. I strive to journey beyond the popular places to discover a more authentic and genuine connection to a country by collaborating with local creatives and businesses showcasing their heritage through creative forms like art, design, craft and culinary. I am passionate about helping others travel boldly by connecting travelers to more soulful and authentic experiences.
Favorite hotels
Recently returned from:
Experiencing rich culture, crafts and coffee in Vietnam.
Café hopping in Thailand.
Chasing waterfalls in Costa Rica.
Road-tripping solo through Slovenia.
Dreaming of:
Watching hot air balloons take flight at sunrise in Türkiye.
Discovering the art of a traditional tea ceremony in Japan.
Getting lost in the medinas of Morocco.
Connecting to my heritage in Norway.
One thing I can't travel without...
My camera.
Two truths, one lie:
I once ran into a friend who lives in Bolivia at a street market in Russia.
I spent a week in Chiang Mai, Thailand learning how to weave using a traditional Karen backstrap loom.
I frequently spent my weekends in college traveling to new cities and car camping.
Laurel's guides
Travel Advisor
Laurel Utsman
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