Growing up I felt the urge to see and experience more of the world. Coming from a family that shares that passion, I travelled frequently. After graduating Virginia Tech, I worked for several student travel organisations that gave me the opportunity to work in Rwanda, Switzerland, Belize, and Hawaii. Through these experiences I fell even more in love with travelling and more specifically, fell in love with helping other people travel. I found joy in showing others the world and giving people new experiences.
I’ve been lucky to travel to over 40 countries, and I find something so special about the Iberian Peninsula and Morocco. From the sandy beaches and cliffs in the Algarve, to the vibrant city life of Madrid. I’m a foodie, and nothing tops a homemade Moroccan lamb tagine and some local mint tea. I’ve travelled extensively around Spain, Portugal, and Morocco finding new reasons for why I continue returning every time.
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Q&A with Claire
What's the best local dish you have tasted?
I am a huge fan of tapas, which is one of the many reasons Spain is so perfect for me. When I was in Madrid I did a cooking class where we made sangria, Spanish omelette, garlic shrimp, chorizo, tomato toast with Iberian ham, and patatas bravas. It was such a cool local experience with a very cool chief who did an excellent job teaching us how to make sure our recipes came out right, and the food was amazing. Garlic shrimp had the perfect amount of olive oil to garlic ratio, and the sauce for the patatas bravas he left up to us to decide how much spice we wanted to add. It was truly a meal I will always remember.
What's your most vivid travel moment?
Walking around the Fez Medina was a thrilling experience. The small narrow streets, new smells from all directions, and the allure of people will stay with me forever. There is always new artisanry around every corner.
Where would you love to travel next?
Next, I would love to travel to Antarctica. I had plans to go on a winter study there while in college, but this was cancelled. Ever since, I have been so fascinated by all aspects of Antarctica. The marine life, penguins, icebergs, and sailing through the Drake Passage to reach the most southerly point of the world brings such a thrill to my mind. Being a scuba diving fanatic, I am also eager to explore the ocean from down under off the coast of the South Pole, along with sleeping under the stars to see a different perspective of the night sky.