About me
The world is yours to explore—
what are you waiting for?
If you’ve been waiting for your schedule to clear so you can start planning, or for a “eureka!” moment to hit as you browse confusing online reviews … then you’re in exactly the right place.
At Sample the World Travel, I eliminate all the hurdles of planning your dream journey, by taking full rein of every detail.
So there’s no more waiting for “someday”—it’s here.
Meet Lori Samples
Founder of Sample the World Travel
I was bitten by the travel bug a little later in life—it all started with my first big international trip to Iceland, in 2017. A friend and I roadtripped around the island’s 820-mile-long Ring Road, staying in everything from rustic cabins to luxury resorts. The moment I sunk into the warm, healing waters of Iceland’s iconic Blue Lagoon I knew I was hooked for life. That two-week travel experience—and the thrill I had planning it all myself—was such a freeing feeling from my typical, corporate day-to-day.
I promised myself then that I’d travel as far as I could for as long as I could, until I had to start wearing compression socks! I’m well on my way to fulfilling that promise, checking off everywhere from Bali to Belize, Italy to Jamaica, from my “must-see” list.
My services are for curious travelers eager to engage with the world around them—without having to do the heavy-lifting to figure out the where, how, and when of it all.
If that sounds like you, then you’re in exactly the right place. I’d love to help you sample the world on your very own custom-crafted journey.
I founded Sample the World Travel to give my own clients that freeing feeling as well. Because when you’re so caught up in the busy-ness of life, with a daily to-do list longer than a CVS receipt, travel is one of the few times you can allow yourself to slow down and savor the magic of exploring—on your own terms, and at your own pace.
Of course, I’m here to free you from the stress and time it takes to plan your vacation. Before planning travel professionally, I held a C-suite role for a healthcare organization, where I was in charge of licensing and contracting—which is how I developed an eagle-eye for details. I apply that detail-oriented approach to my clients’ travels today, ensuring every part of their itinerary is stitched together with care.
Freeing you from the travel stress
Meet Lori Samples
I was bitten by the travel bug a little later in life—it all started with my first big international trip to Iceland, in 2017. A friend and I roadtripped around the island’s 820-mile-long Ring Road, staying in everything from rustic cabins to luxury resorts. The moment I sunk into the warm, healing waters of Iceland’s iconic Blue Lagoon I knew I was hooked for life. That two-week travel experience—and the thrill I had planning it all myself—was such a freeing feeling from my typical, corporate day-to-day.
I promised myself then that I’d travel as far as I could for as long as I could, until I had to start wearing compression socks! I’m well on my way to fulfilling that promise, checking off everywhere from Bali to Belize, Italy to Jamaica, from my “must-see” list.
The Philippines
I spent four weeks traveling across the islands—with only a carryon!
The Bahamas
Eleuthera Island has the most gorgeous turquoise waters and powdery soft sand.
Italy
I loved walking out of my hotel in Rome and seeing the Coliseum spread before me!
FAVORITE ADVENTURES
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Set Your Vacation Planning
on “Vacation Mode”
I’m here to give you a break from the time-consuming hassles that travel planning brings—while elevating your travel experience at every turn. Here’s how:
