Calm leadership. Honest guidance. Travel that fits real life.

Calm leadership. Honest guidance. Travel that fits real life.

Hi, I’m Rachel, founder of The Unfiltered Traveler, and I help women travel with clarity,

preparation, and care so they can actually enjoy the experience instead of managing it.

But before I was a travel advisor, I was a leader in a very different way.

Hi, I’m Rachel, founder of The Unfiltered Traveler, and I help women travel with clarity,

preparation, and care so they can actually enjoy the experience instead of managing it.

But before I was a travel advisor, I was a leader in a very different way.

From structure and service to intention and care

I spent 24 years in the military, leading people through complex, high-stakes situations where preparation, trust, and clear expectations mattered.

That experience shaped how I move through the world.

I’m honest.
I’m direct.
I think ahead.
And I care deeply about the people I’m responsible for.

For a long time, that leadership came with a certain hardness - because it had to.
As I’ve grown, I’ve learned that strength doesn’t have to be sharp to be effective.

Now, I lead with clarity and kindness.

That philosophy is at the heart of how I plan travel.

From structure and service to intention and care

I spent 24 years in the military, leading people through complex, high-stakes situations where preparation, trust, and clear expectations mattered.

That experience shaped how I move through the world.

I’m honest.
I’m direct.
I think ahead.
And I care deeply about the people I’m responsible for.

For a long time, that leadership came with a certain hardness - because it had to.
As I’ve grown, I’ve learned that strength doesn’t have to be sharp to be effective.

Now, I lead with clarity and kindness.

That philosophy is at the heart of how I plan travel.

I’m also a wife, a mom, and a human who lives real life

I’m also a wife, a mom, and a human who lives real life

I'm a wife, a reader who loves quiet mornings with a good cup of coffee, and a mom to twin boys.

I'm also an adventurer at heart - though a deeply practical one. I've traveled solo, with friends, and as a mom, which means I understand firsthand how differently travel feels in different seasons of life.

Being a mom of twins has given me a front-row seat to logistics, mental load, and the particular kind of overwhelm that creeps in when you're trying to create meaningful experiences for the people you love. I know what it costs to plan badly, and I know what it feels like when everything comes together.

I don't believe travel has to be chaotic, performative, or exhausting to be transformative. I believe it should fit your real life.

I’m a wife.

I’m a reader who loves quiet mornings and a good cup of coffee.

I’m an adventurer at heart — but also deeply practical. I’ve traveled extensively — solo, with others, and as a mom — which means I understand how different travel feels in different seasons of life.

And I’m a mom to twin boys.
Which means I understand logistics, mental load, planning ahead, and

how quickly overwhelm can creep in — especially when you’re trying to create meaningful experiences for the people you love.

I don’t believe travel has to be chaotic, performative, or exhausting to be transformative.
I believe it should fit real life.

I’m also a wife, a mom, and a human who lives real life

I’m also a wife, a mom, and a human who lives real life

I’m a wife.

I’m a reader who loves quiet mornings and a good cup of coffee.

I’m an adventurer at heart — but also deeply practical. I’ve traveled extensively — solo, with others, and as a mom — which means I understand how different travel feels in different seasons of life.

And I’m a mom to twin boys.
Which means I understand logistics, mental load, planning ahead, and

how quickly overwhelm can creep in — especially when you’re trying to create meaningful experiences for the people you love.

I don’t believe travel has to be chaotic, performative, or exhausting to be transformative.
I believe it should fit real life.

II'm a wife, a reader who loves quiet mornings with a good cup of coffee, and a mom to twin boys.

I'm also an adventurer at heart - though a deeply practical one. I've traveled solo, with friends, and as a mom, which means I understand firsthand how differently travel feels in different seasons of life.

Being a mom of twins has given me a front-row seat to logistics, mental load, and the particular kind of overwhelm that creeps in when you're trying to create meaningful experiences for the people you love. I know what it costs to plan badly, and I know what it feels like when everything comes together.

I don't believe travel has to be chaotic, performative, or exhausting to be transformative. I believe it should fit your real life

Why I created The Unfiltered Traveler

I didn’t start this business to sell trips.


I started it because I saw how overwhelming travel

planning had become. It was too many options, too much noise, and not enough honest guidance.


I wanted to do things differently.


I wanted:

  • To plan travel intentionally

  • To avoid overtourism and mass-market chaos

  • To prioritize connection over checklists

  • To create experiences that feel thoughtful, ethical, and human

And I wanted to do it my way - with clear boundaries,

integrity, and care.


I didn’t start this business to sell trips.
I started it because I saw how overwhelming travel planning had become — too many options, too much noise, and not enough honest guidance.
I wanted to do things differently.
I wanted:

To plan travel intentionally

To avoid overtourism and mass-market chaos

To prioritize connection over checklists

To create experiences that feel thoughtful, ethical, and human


And I wanted to do it my way — with clear boundaries, integrity,

and care.


I didn’t start this business to sell trips.
I started it because I saw how overwhelming travel planning had become — too many options, too much noise, and not enough honest guidance.
I wanted to do things differently.
I wanted:

To plan travel intentionally

To avoid overtourism and mass-market chaos

To prioritize connection over checklists

To create experiences that feel thoughtful, ethical, and human


And I wanted to do it my way — with clear boundaries, integrity,

and care.


Why I created The Unfiltered Traveler

I didn’t start this business to sell trips.
I started it because I saw how overwhelming travel planning had become. It was too many options, too much noise, and not enough honest guidance.
I wanted to do things differently.
I wanted:

  • To plan travel intentionally

  • To avoid overtourism and mass-market chaos

  • To prioritize connection over checklists

  • To create experiences that feel thoughtful, ethical, and human

And I wanted to do it my way - with clear boundaries, integrity,

and care.


How I work

(and why clients trust me)

My signature is clarity, preparation, and care.

That means:

I don’t book based
on commission

I don’t overwhelm you with choices

I listen deeply and guide honestly

I anticipate stress points before they happen

I set expectations so there are no surprises

I don't book based on commission

I don't overwhelm you with choices

I listen deeply and guide honestly

I anticipate stress points before they happen

I set expectations so there are no surprises

I don’t give you more options.

I give you the right ones.

Because confidence is what allows you to actually enjoy the experience.

How I work

(and why clients trust me)

My signature is clarity, preparation, and care.

That means:

  • I don’t book based on commission

  • I don’t overwhelm you with choices

  • I listen deeply and guide honestly

  • I anticipate stress points before they happen

  • I set expectations so there are no surprises

I don't book based on commission

I don't overwhelm you with choices

I listen and guide honestly

I anticipate stress points before they happen

I set expectations so there are no surprises

I don’t give you more options.

I give you the right ones.

Because confidence is what allows you to actually enjoy the experience.

If this resonates…

You’re someone who:

  • Values honesty and preparation

  • Wants travel to feel meaningful, not rushed

  • Is craving adventure without unnecessary stress

  • Wants to feel supported instead of overwhelmed

You’re in the right place.

I’d love to help you travel confidently.

In a way that fits who you are and the life you’re living right now.

Travel doesn’t have to be hard to be meaningful.

If this resonates…

If you’re someone who:

  • Values honesty and preparation

  • Wants travel to feel meaningful, not rushed

  • Is craving adventure without unnecessary stress

  • Wants to feel supported instead of overwhelmed

You’re in the right place.

I’d love to help you travel confidently.

in a way that fits who you are and the life you’re living right now.

Travel doesn’t have to be hard to be meaningful.