I grew up in a small town in Mississippi, but these days I call Nashville home. I have always carried a deep sense of wanderlust—the kind that has you daydreaming about far-off places and quietly planning the next adventure before the current one even ends. Turning that passion into a career felt less like a leap and more like a natural evolution.

That passion eventually became Vagabond X Travel, a business I built alongside my incredible partner, Joy Galles. What began as a shared love for exploration has grown into something far greater than I ever imagined. This partnership means everything to me, and I’m endlessly grateful for the opportunity to create meaningful, unforgettable travel experiences for others.

Travel, to me, is about so much more than destinations. It’s about connection—meeting people you would have never encountered otherwise, immersing yourself in new cultures, and experiencing food, traditions, and ways of life that broaden your perspective. It teaches humility and invites empathy. It reminds you to move through the world with grace, forgiveness, and kindness, knowing that everyone is navigating life in the best way they know how.

Travel has a way of reopening your eyes and your heart. It brings out a childlike sense of wonder and curiosity, the kind that makes me giddy standing in front of the ocean or completely still when surrounded by mountains. It shifts your outlook, grounds you, and somehow leaves you both inspired and at home.

If you love discovering new places, creating lasting memories, and chasing experiences that stay with you long after the journey ends, you’re in the right place.

Let’s get lost and get ALIVE!