sophie bardos

dis·cov·er·y. | dəˈskəv(ə)rē | noun. the act or process of seeing, finding, or gaining knowledge of something previously unknown.

sophie bardos

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Hello beautiful people! My name is Sophie and I love to create unforgettable experiences. As an artist, writer, yogi, and travel advisor, my goal is to craft stories and adventures that connect us to the earth, to each other, and to ourselves. 

I began traveling when I was a baby. My family would take trips to visit my grandparents in Florida, and my siblings and I would go pool-hopping and seashell hunting under the watchful eye of our grandparents. My first association with travel was love, family, and connection. I am very honored to say that that has never changed.

As I got older, my trips became much more vast than summer trips to Sarasota. I was fortunate in being able to go to Italy, exploring Vernazza, Venice, Florence, and Bologna. I went to Turkey and discovered delicious food and culture in Izmir, Istanbul, and Bodrum. I went to Spain and had wonderful times in Barcelona and Palafrugel. I went to Geneva, Switzerland, and swam in Lac Leman. I had an amazing time visiting my sister in Jordan and discovering such warm and kind people in Amman, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba. I went to China and lived with a host family outside of Beijing and climbed the Great Wall.

All of us have a story. Travel allows us to connect our storylines to others to learn new things about ourselves and about the world. It allows us to build intergenerational connections and international communities. 

I specialize in LGBTQ+ travel as I know first-hand the difficulties of traveling as an openly or visibly queer and/or trans individual. As a travel advisor, I seek to make travel more accessible to my community with LGBTQ+ specific trips, locations, accommodations, and advice. 

I also specialize in heritage travel. Heritage trips are customized vacations based on the genealogy of your family. These unforgettable experiences combine your personal history with the best the area has to offer. These trips are the epitome of connecting with your family as you walk directly in their footsteps!

Check out some sample itineraries below and fill out the contact form if you’re interested in working with me!

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