Julieann Harris

Travel has been woven into my life. Starting when I was an infant, my mother would take me to visit her family regularly in Central America and later I traveled to France as a student curious to learn about the French culture. My fluency in French, Spanish, and English is a result of these experiences and ensures clear communication with tour operators abroad.

Specialties: Long term travel planning for travelers who want to strategically plan their trips over the next 10 years or fulfill their desire to visit many destinations in their lifetime. I am a certified Wanderlist Specialist.

What I love to plan: I’m an active traveler and love soft-adventure vacations. I get excited about people looking to get out and hike and physically embrace the world.

Favorite destinations: Ecuador and the Galápagos – Quito for gaucho culture in the countryside and the scenic volcano, and the Galápagos, of course, for nature. And I’ll never grow tired of Bali for its people, the cuisine, and the spirituality – this island packs it in.

Most memorable travel experience: I was whale-watching in Washington’s San Juan Islands when an orca pod came past. The grandfather leapt into the air and twirled, prompting the others to follow suit. It reminded me that some of the world’s best adventures are right in our backyard.

Best food city: Every year, my teenage son and I visit to Chicago to eat.

Where next: Japan, Chile, New Zealand, Sri Lanka.