About me
My name is Louise and I live, breathe and sleep travel. It is my life goal to visit every country on earth. I am obsessed with this incredible world we live in and I want everyone to see it through my eyes.
So far, I've been to 75 countries. If I've not been there in person, the chances are I've planned a trip there. I'm an encyclopedia of information about the world - where to visit, how to get there, how to get around. It is my passion. And I'm extremely allergic to 'tours'.
I'm also good at helping you work out where you want to go. If you want an adventure, but you don't know where, or feel overwhelmed on where to start, let's have a chat. Through having a little conversation with you, I'll be able to suggest some places I'm sure you'll love and will help you develop the trip of your dreams.
What I am not
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A travel influencer. I despise the inauthentic era of heavily editing pictures, going somewhere just for the photos and the boasting. I know a lot of people are bored of these trends. I therefore give you my word that Sonder Trips will only post the whole truth and nothing but the truth - unedited, real-life photos, from my own travels and from clients' trips., You'll only get authenticity.
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A travel agent. I have no intention of ever being one. Travel agents tend to sell a certain type of trip or holiday. They are bound by certain airlines, hotels, and work on commission. I am not any of this - I am unbiased, and have nothing in recommending a certain destination to you (ie. I receive no commission!). I want to ensure you get what you want, rather than what hits my targets.
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A website designer.... hence the imperfect website 😁
When I'm not designing trips, I'm working in corporate partnerships for an international development charity. I live in London because I love having everything (including access to airports that take you all over the world) on my doorstep, and I love being in the buzz of it all. I also have a pet cockatiel called Ziggy who I love to spend time singing and dancing with!
Sonder Trips
Making inspirational trips a reality; empowering independent travel
A Sonder Trip will give you a ‘wow' trip, inspiration, and can coach you on how to book and travel, hold your hand (to an extent), connect you to other travellers and plan your trip with ease/logistical convenience front and centre.
What does 'Sonder' mean?
Sonder is the realisation that every passerby lives a life as vivid and intricate as your own. Each person carries their own thoughts, dreams, and struggles, just like you.
While you're the protagonist in your story, you're a side character in others and merely a fleeting background figure for countless more. To the vast majority of people, you don't exist - yet your life and story are real.
In a world of billions, past, present, and future, each individual is living their own unseen, complex journey. Their lives, full of untold stories, unfold invisibly around you.
Why 'Sonder' Trips?
I love being one among eight billion, knowing my life is just a small piece of the world's tapestry. There's comfort in the countless unfolding stories, both known and unknown. I cherish the mystery of strangers' lives, passing by with stories I'll never know.
To me, the essence of travel is embracing our insignificance, connecting with others, and discovering glimpses of their journey. It's humbling to realise how small we are, yet still part of something vast and profound. Each conversation is a chance to touch a hidden story, and that's what makes life beautiful.
Contact
Reach out to me and let's start talking about where you want to go.
Louise, Founder & Adventurer
