Meet your travel advisor
Hi, I’m Lakin.
I’m a travel advisor who loves turning a pile of possibilities into a trip that feels clear, balanced, and completely personal.
I became a travel advisor at a point when travel finally felt more possible, and I realized how much I genuinely enjoy the planning process—researching destinations, organizing ideas, and making the overwhelming parts feel manageable.
Plan with me
curious places, thoughtful plans
The story behind the name
It started with a group trip, a garage-sale umbrella hat, and a lot of laughter.
While planning a Florida and Universal Studios trip, Joel pulled out a couple of umbrella hats he’d been saving for the “right” moment. I was skeptical—until I tried one on.
It was ridiculous, but surprisingly practical. Sun off our faces. Hands free. Rain handled. And impossible not to smile at.
That small moment changed how we thought about travel. It made the whole experience feel more approachable, more playful, and more human.
Travel with curiosity and balance
Meaningful doesn’t have to mean perfect.
Travel has always been a way for me to escape, grow, and see life from a different perspective. Over time, I’ve learned how intention and flexibility can shape an experience and make it feel more meaningful.
Outside of travel, I’m pretty simple: cats, books, time with my partner, and a shameless obsession with gothic architecture. If it has dramatic arched windows and a brooding atmosphere, I’m probably already planning a trip there.
- TAP certified—Travel Agent Proficiency
- Certified Universal travel advisor
- Based in Kansas City, Missouri
yes, I will stop for the architecture
Ready when you are
Let’s make the planning part feel lighter.
Tell me what you’re dreaming about, and we’ll figure out the right next step together.
Tell me about your trip