Custom travel planning worldwide
Some trips are a dash. Some are a ramble.
The best ones know when to be which.
More than a vacation
Some of the best parts of a trip never make it onto the itinerary. A conversation that turns into a friendship. A view that stops everyone mid-sentence. A meal you’re still talking about years later, with the people who were there.
I plan thoughtfully and leave room for the unexpected. Because I want you to come home feeling closer to the people you traveled with, surprised by what you discovered, and already wondering where to go next.
Meet Allison
My dad was a corporate pilot and my mom was a flight attendant. Between them, they spent more than 70 years in the air. Growing up, I learned that getting there is the least interesting part, and that flexibility and a sense of humor belong in every carry-on.
I’m based in beautiful Portland, Oregon, but odds are I’m thinking about my next trip. I started Dash & Ramble because I love helping people discover just how much there is to see and experience, and figuring out how to make it happen for them.
Custom itinerary design
I help you decide where to go, what’s worth your time, and how to bring it all together. Your itinerary takes shape through my own travel experience and the local relationships I’ve built, with me handling the planning and arrangements until you’re home.
Hotel stays & quick getaways
A long weekend, a special occasion, or just a hotel you’ll be happy to come back to. I’ll help you choose and book the right stay, with partner benefits at participating properties.
Small-ship, river & expedition cruises, and escorted journeys
Explore by sea or river, or by land on an escorted journey. I’ll help you choose the right fit for your interests and travel style, with any additional stays and experiences planned around it.