You've taken the vacation. This is the trip.
Small-group travel for people who want to expand their lives, not escape them.
10–14 travelers. Most arrive solo.
Do any of these sound familiar?
“I want to travel, but I can’t find anyone to commit to a trip.”
Your friends have said, “we should travel more” for three straight years, and nothing happens. Meanwhile, you’ve got a passport, and you’re tired of waiting.
“I’m starting a new chapter.”
Maybe it’s a divorce. A career change. A birthday with a zero in it. Whatever cracked your life open also cleared a space, and you get to decide what goes there. Maybe a trip to Morocco?
“I’m done with resort vacations.”
The buffet was fine. The pool was fine. Everything was fine, but you came home unable to name one truly fun moment. We get it—that’s why we started this whole thing.
Type 2 Fun:
The best kind there is
There are two different kinds of travel. Type 1 travel is fun while it’s happening. Beach chair, toes in the sand, a strong drink. We all need these kinds of trips (even if we forget most of what happened a few months later).
Type 2 travel is the kind that’s a little uncomfortable while it’s happening, but it’s a trip you’ll talk about forever. It’s the safari rig that gets stuck in the mud, the hike you cursed through and can’t stop talking about, the awkward dinner in a stranger’s home that made an entire country make sense.
We built a travel company around the second kind. Because when you look back at your life, you’re not going to remember just the uncomfortable parts.
You’re going to remember the time you peed your pants trying to get to your airport gate with 40 pounds of Greek pottery in your backpack. (That happened, by the way.)
Here’s how Type 2 Travel works:
Pick your trip.
We’ve got twelve-ish destinations at any given time, so read the itinerary, check the vibe, and trust your gut.
Claim your spot.
A deposit holds your spot, and payment plans exist. Every trip includes a choice of shared or private room.
Show up.
That’s it. We’ve handled everything else between the airport and the goodbye hugs.
Objections + Answers
You have questions? Good. You should—you’re considering showing up in another country with people you’ve never met. Here are the ones everyone asks—and a few they’re thinking, but don’t say out loud:
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Over half of the travelers on every Type 2 trip show up not knowing a soul. By the second day, it’s impossible to tell who showed up with whom, or who was nervous to travel alone. Most of our travelers are women ages 35-55—old enough to have stories, young enough to create more.
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We always offer private accommodations on our trips, and free time is built into every itinerary on purpose. You’re also welcome to skip an activity if you just want to take a nap. There’s no search party being sent out for you.
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Every one of our destinations is scouted in person—sometimes multiple times, to a degree that borders a bit on obsession. We vet all our local guides, a trip leader’s with you the entire time, and there’s a pre-trip orientation and WhatsApp group from day one. And if you’re still unsure, you can ask us anything (really, anything) before you say yes.
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It’s okay—so do we. Meaning, we hate the typical group tours—buses full of people with matching t-shirts, following a guide with a flag, and a schedule so packed you don’t even have time to pee. Ours are different on purpose—small groups, places off the beaten path, and plenty of room to wander.
Upcoming Trips
So, where to next? Here’s what we’ve got coming up:
georgia
Georgia
October 2-11, 2026
Stomp grapes a la I Love Lucy, soak in sulfur baths, and get fed at a supra by a country whose hospitality can only be described as “aggressive love.” Oh, and there’s a lot of wine.
Colombia
Colombia
January 30-February 6, 2027
Paraglide over Medellín, climb Peñol Rock, and learn to salsa and tango like a pro. This is a city that’s come back swinging, and we can’t wait to share it with you.
Egypt
Egypt
April 30-May 9, 2027
Sail the Nile, wander the Valley of the Kings, and snorkel the Red Sea. You’ll realize over a Bedouin dinner that while the Pyramids are cool, this country offers SO much more.
How We Travel
For every trip we lead, we have the same five promises:
They’re small. 10-14 people, max. Big enough to be a crew, small enough for the places the big groups don’t get to go.
They’re local. That means locally-owned hotels, family-run restaurants, and local guides who grew up in these places. Your money stays where you spent it, with fair pay for every guide, driver, and partner.
They’re women-led. We actively seek out women-owned businesses, women guides, and women trip leaders for every part of the experience. Everyone is welcome, but women are centered.
They’re transformational—for you and the places you’re visiting. Every trip we take has a “give-back” component: a chance to donate time or resources that’s actually led by locals.
They’re planned for you. And by that we mean obsessively scouted, personally vetted, and meticulously planned. All you have to do is say “yes” and show up. We handle everything else.
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“As a recently divorced woman I wanted to travel. But not alone. I'm starting my life over in my 60s and wanted to try something daring and I did! I went to Cuba with Laura and it was a life changing experience for me. I have a renewed sense of confidence.”
— Kerry B.
“I was nervous to do a group trip, but Laura sets them up perfectly and I'm a repeat customer now. I still enjoy my solo adventures, but have 2 more group trips lined up with Laura and more to come, I'm sure.”
— Angel D.
“8 years ago I didn't want to travel from my small CT town to California for an all expenses paid work trip. Now I'm ready to travel the world with Laura. She makes it FUN and easy. If you're on the fence about international travel or solo travel, just BOOK THE TRIP.”
— Carrie R.
“I’ve been to over 30 countries, and this was one of the most incredible trips I’ve taken. Laura is a master at meticulously planning trips that still leave room for spontaneous fun—all while cultivating connections within the group and with locals.” ~ Mea
Meet Laura
Founder
I started this company to get away from my life. Now I run it because it keeps making my life bigger—and I come home more like myself, not less.
That’s what happens to my travelers, too.
Five years ago, I was escaping. It was the thick of the pandemic. My marriage had already ended, and the relationship after it had just imploded. I'd outgrown my job. I was living a life that didn't quite fit.
Travel was my exit door. So I built a business around helping other people find theirs.
Then, somewhere between five years, six continents, and hundreds of airport goodbyes, I realized I finally had a life I didn’t want to leave. And I noticed the people on my trips were changing as well. They weren’t escaping anything. They were expanding—collecting friends, perspectives, and stories that made their lives even bigger.
That’s why Type 2 Travel exists. The best trip isn’t an escape from your life. It’s an expansion of it.
Your passport's a little too clean and your best stories are a little too old.
Let's fix both.
Check out our upcoming trips. A year from now, when the group chat is blowing up with inside jokes and reunion plans, you’ll realize heading out with us is one of the best decisions you’ve ever made.