Jamie Parker

Jamie's journey into travel blogging began after working as a design store manager in DC, where conversations with international designers sparked her curiosity about global creative scenes. After losing her job during a company downsizing, she used her severance to backpack through Europe's design capitals, documenting emerging boutiques and startup hubs that weren't covered in mainstream travel media. This unexpected career pivot combined her eye for design, passion for authentic cultural exchange, and desire to highlight innovation happening outside traditional power centers.