Baylee Waterman Shapiro resides in South Africa and travels back to her hometown of Cincinnati each year while exploring destinations around the world. She is passionate about helping travelers discover the world—and themselves—in deeply meaningful ways. Guided by the spirit of ubuntu, she believes travel is about connection, purpose, and shared humanity.

After a transformative journey to South Africa in 2022, Baylee dedicated herself to crafting immersive, soulful travel experiences. She draws on her background in sales, operations, and nonprofit storytelling to design journeys that go beyond the ordinary. Through her local ties, she offers clients unique access to authentic volunteer experiences in South Africa, creating travel that makes a genuine impact.

She specializes in adventures across Africa, Southeast Asia, and North America but curates adventures beyond as well. Baylee's approach to travel planning is rooted in creating connections that matter—between people, places, and purpose.