Travel and cats are the two main things that fuel my soul – that’s why my company is called Soulcat Travel. I started my business after much prompting by friends, since I love researching and planning travel almost as much as I like going on trips. I’ve been traveling internationally for over 30 years. As of August 2025, I have visited 6 Continents, 37 Countries, 44 US States & DC (goal to do all 50 by end of 2026), almost 500 cities, 53 UNESCO Sites, 17 US National Parks & Monuments, 15% of the World Traveled.
I am by no means a travel snob. I don’t spend a lot of time in my room at most destinations. My friends can tell you I am a very active traveler, and like to do as much as I can in a new destination. I’m a 3-4 star kinda gal, but I’m always looking for a bargain. I typically pick my next destination based on the deals I can find – and there are so many more places I want to explore. I’ve recently started maximizing credit card points to make travel even cheaper.
I have traveled in many different ways over the years: solo & with friends/family, cruises, all-inclusives, hotels, apartments, hostels, renting cars, train travel, ferries & escorted bus trips. I have been through 70 airports and 36 ports. I am a huge animal lover, so I try to find humane animal encounters on my travels. I have been photographing cats internationally since the mid ’90s, and feature their pics here on my site.
I was a travel agent in the late 90s for a couple of years (the more traditional, in-office type), and found I actually traveled less, so I didn’t continue. In the last 25 years, the face of travel bookings has changed immensely, but there are still a lot of people who want a helping hand (that’s where I come in!). In addition to this blog where I share tips, tricks, and hacks, I am a licensed travel agent, so I can help find you deals and curate itineraries for you.
Whether you have reached this page to find reviews, ideas for a future trip, or you need help planning a vacation, I am delighted you are here. Let’s get you traveling!!
