About Me

A spring trip to Italy changed everything...

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I had always loved to travel, but something about that particular season - the light, the language, the lifestyle, the PASTA- awakened a deeper call: not just to see the world, but to truly experience it. 

What began as a personal journey has since become a wholehearted mission to invite others into the kind of travel that lingers long after the plane ride home.

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For over a decade, I have been a yoga instructor and studio owner, originally envisioning wellness escapes. And while yoga will always have a place in my retreats; after leading my first, I realized what moved me most was not on the mat- it was the shared meals, the conversations over coffee, and the quiet awe of stepping into a place's true essence. 

Today, I guide intimate travel experiences designed around culture, curiosity, and connection.

 

I live in Texas with my husband, Cody-- my favorite travel companion and tireless supporter -- and our three fur babies, (Finn, Sully and Bynx) who are the only ones keeping us from becoming full time nomads. 

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Elsewhere was born out of a desire to slow down, go deeper, and travel beautifully...

I am Amanda Goins, and I am so glad you are here.