About Me

A Legacy of Adventure.
A Life of Design.

I’ve always been drawn to the magic of both discovering new places and returning to the ones that hold a piece of my heart. In a world where travel often becomes a checklist of landmarks and photo ops, I believe in something deeper: slowing down, savoring the moment, and letting a destination reveal itself to you.

My approach to travel is personal, intentional, and extraordinary.

My passion for crafting extraordinary journeys didn’t begin in London’s cobbled streets or Namibia’s windblown dunes, it began in a dusty attic on my family’s Pennsylvania farm. I was a curious child, exploring the rafters of our sixth-generation farmhouse when I stumbled upon a stack of old steamer trunks. Their faded stickers whispered of faraway places. One trunk bore the initials “LW.”

That belonged to my great-great-grandmother, Louisa White, a glamorous, fiercely independent woman with an insatiable wanderlust. Louisa never turned down an adventure, and she never settled for ordinary. Her spirit lives on in every itinerary I design.

Today, Louisa White Travel is built around that same ethos: bold curiosity, seamless execution, and uncompromising style. My clients want to see the world on their own terms, with depth, elegance, and meaning.

If that sounds like you, then welcome. You’re in the right place.

Meet Rachel Shoemaker

YOUR Travel Advisor

More heady anticipation. More moments of awe. More life-changing travel experiences.

A few of my Favorite Adventures

Botswana

Botswana boasts breathtaking landscapes and wildlife while also being world-renowned for its commitment to preserving the environment. Enjoy unparalleled land and water wildlife safari experiences in the Okavango Delta, the Kalahari Desert, and Makadikadi salt pans. 

An Epic Safari

Antarctica & Tierra del Fuego

Explore the Tierra del Fuego before boarding an expedition  ship in Ushuaia, known as 'Fin del Mundo' (the end of the World) and sail to the 7th continent, Antarctica

The Ends of the earth

Scotland

From the rugged highlands to the border lands and a myriad of islands, Scotland has something for everyone. Trace your family heritage, hike the mountains, discover Edinburgh, or relax by a cozy fireplace with a dram of whisky. 

Epic landscpaes and history

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