The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page — St. Augustine
The Mavens Behind the Magic — Meet the Advisors of Maven Travel Group
Nhu Lam
Maven
I was fifteen the first time I traveled overseas, on a school trip to Italy with my high school English class.
We stayed in a modest little place on the outskirts of Rome with worn marble stairs, no air conditioning, and a tiny bidet none of us quite knew what to do with. It was hardly glamorous, but none of that mattered.
Thirty years later, I couldn't tell you the name of the place where we stayed.
What I do remember is the first bite of pizza that tasted nothing like it did back home. The sound of Italian echoing through narrow streets and the buzzing of scooters on a warm Roman evening. Sitting in a piazza, pretending to be sophisticated, watching life unfold around me. It was the quiet realization that there was an entire world beyond the small corner of my world.
That's the memory that never left me. In many ways, it's still the reason I travel.
My hope is to create those kinds of memories for others. Long after you've unpacked your suitcase, I hope it's not just the beautiful hotel or unforgettable meal you remember—it's the feeling of discovering the memories that stays with you for years to come.
My Short List
- Explore Cappadocia
- Learn to sail
- Race rally through the Sahara
Megan Shoflick
Maven
For the past 25 years, I've poured my heart into creating unforgettable moments. As an event planner I had the privilege of designing everything from destination weddings to corporate retreats, each one crafted to feel truly special.
Along the way, I became the person everyone called for intel. Friends and family knew I was always on the hunt for the latest and greatest in restaurants, hotels, and experiences. "Megan, what's your favorite beach club in Sardinia?" or "Where should we stay for our family trip to Mexico?" My phone was always buzzing with questions like these, and I loved sharing my secrets. So I turned the thing I couldn't stop doing into the thing I do best.
Pivoting into travel felt like the most natural next chapter. Today, I design seamless, thoughtfully curated trips where every detail is handled, every whim is anticipated, and all you have to do is show up and make memories. Travel is infectious! It inspires us, expands us, and connects us and sharing that with my clients brings me great joy.
Ask me to travel, and my answer is always the same: "I'm in!"
My Short List
- Discover the soul of Bhutan
- Go back to India — again and again
- Dance the night away in St. Tropez