About

“I travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape me.”

~Anonymous

Hi friends!

My name is Samantha. I am a former corporate exec, recovering people pleaser, and one of Portugal’s newest residents. At 40, I am finally ready to live life on my terms — one soul-stirring adventure at a time.

I started Aviothic because, as the daughter of a former airline pilot and travel agent, the thrill of travel has always coursed through my blood (especially having lived abroad growing up and traveled most of my adult life). It’s what makes my heart soar; and that is literally what Aviothic means: a strong desire to be up in the air.

With 6 continents and 43 countries down, there’s so much more of the world I long to see! A planner at heart, my calendar is teeming with trips for this year, next year… and I’d be lying if I didn’t admit the year after that either 🤭. By my side are my husband, J, and rescue dog, Jett, both of whom love adventure as much as I do.

Along the way, I’ll share my favorite destinations, travel hacks and tips. And peppered throughout will be delicious recipes I love as well as posts about navigating my 40s, which I, honestly think, will be my best decade yet!

My hope is that Aviothic offers a pinch of inspiration for whatever adventures you seek in your own life. 

xoxo