The trip I was reluctant to take changed the way I understood travel.
I grew up between two travel instincts: one parent treasured predictability, and one craved the adventure of unknown places. I landed somewhere in the middle. I loved travel, but I also knew the discomfort that can come with stepping outside what feels familiar.
In ten years of military service, I traveled across four continents for work and leisure. I saw remarkable places and had meaningful experiences, but something was still missing. Travel was exciting, but it was not always as fulfilling as I hoped it would be.
Then came Turkey.
Working with a destination partner, we shaped a custom itinerary that gave us structure, insight, a guide, a driver, and the support I needed to experience Turkey with confidence. That trip gave me the missing link: the right resources can create the physical comfort and mental ease that allow travel to become thoroughly enriching.
My husband dreamed of visiting Turkey with his two must-sees, the Hagia Sophia and Troy. It was a milestone birthday trip, and I knew we had to go. I also knew it would need to feel different.
Suleymaniye Mosque Interior
Suleymaniye Mosque Exterior
Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
Comfort does not mean staying untouched by the world.
The goal is not to make travel smaller. It is to make it feel possible.
Cashmere Touch Travel is built for people who want to expand their perspective without being left to manage every unknown alone. I start where you are: your interests, your pace, your comfort needs, your mobility considerations, your celebration plans, and the way you prefer to receive information. From there, I shape the resources around you.
A thoughtful plan, delivered in the way that works for you
Your trip can be delivered online, in an app, or on paper. If you prefer a printed booklet, it can be prepared by request at least 14 days before departure. While you travel, concierge support extends from departure to return, with help by call, text, or WhatsApp if the unexpected happens.
