About Me
Hi, I’m Rachelle – the voice behind Destination Deep Dive, a full-time corporate professional and part-time global explorer who refuses to wait for “someday.”
I didn’t grow up with passport stamps or Disney vacations. In fact, I barely saw beyond my own backyard. Maybe that’s why travel became something bigger than a hobby for me – it became a lifeline. As I got older, I craved freedom, connection, and the ability to write my own story. Travel became the catalyst. It taught me who I was, who I wanted to be, and how deeply human we all are, no matter the country or the language.
By day, I lead in corporate America. By heart – and whenever PTO allows – I’m on the ground in new countries chasing culture, flavor, and the kind of experiences you can’t buy in a travel brochure. My mission is simple: to see the world with my own eyes and share it honestly, thoughtfully, and accessibly.
Every trip hits me with the same rush – calm, joy, and pure electric excitement. Coffee in a tiny Panamanian mountain town. Hiking on a glacier in Iceland. A nameless European alley that ends up changing your day. These are the moments that remind me we’re all connected, and that the world is full of stories worth telling.
Here, I don’t just show where to go – I show how to go. Smart, beautiful travel that feels elevated without requiring a trust fund. I’ve spent 18+ years traveling, collecting the insights, mishaps, and lessons that actually matter. I’m a foodie at heart and ranked in the top 10% of Google reviewers across multiple food categories, so when I recommend a dish or restaurant, I mean it. I spotlight boutique stays, Airbnbs that bring you closer to local life, hidden gems, and experiences that make a trip unforgettable.