Michelle has always followed her wanderlust. From declaring at age three that she would live in Paris, to moving from sunny California to snowy Minneapolis for college, to embarking on a solo backpacking trip across Europe, adventure has shaped every chapter of her life. She eventually settled in Amsterdam for eighteen years, raising two daughters, mastering Dutch, savoring every cheese imaginable, and falling in love with Europe’s world-class spas and hot/cold rituals. Now based in Portland, Michelle brings her lifelong passion for travel and wellness into her work with Purple City Experience. Beginning in 2026, she’ll be guiding small-group global wellness adventures—thoughtfully crafted journeys that combine cultural immersion, restorative practices, and unforgettable landscapes. She believes travel is one of the most powerful ways to reconnect with ourselves and others—and she can’t wait to share the world with you.