"I am not the same having seen the moon shine from the other side of the world."
- Mary Anne Radmacher

Hello! I’m Ana.

I was born and raised in Portugal and to this day I still remember the moment my insatiable thirst for all things travel sparked into life.

I was a recent High School graduate going back to Portugal over summer vacation like many times before—but unlike all other times, I decided to pick up a travel guide off a local bookstore shelf. The result was immediate. My parents had never driven so much on any given trip and for me, there was no going back. I needed to see new places, experience new smells, taste new foods, photograph new landscapes. When I wasn’t traveling, I was thinking about it—the places I’d go, the plans I’d make. Fast forward a “few” years… Wanderlustre Travels is born.

“Wanderlustre” is a deliberate play on the words wanderlust and lustre. When I created Wanderlustre Travels as a passion project, I really wanted to combine my two loves in life: travel and photography. But I wanted to do more than to create a travel blog and share my adventures. I wanted to be more hands on and use my planning skills and passion to help fellow travelers experience their own adventures, and create their own incredible memories.

I’m excited to work with you and give you not just the best vacation, but also the best trip planning experience possible.

My Travel Style

I love a good adventure, photographing incredible landscapes and immersing myself in local history.

I definitely resonate with historical and charming boutique hotels. A great meal and good cocktail at the hotel restaurant is often the perfect way to cap off a long day of exploring.

Favorite Destinations

If there was one travel quote that best describes me, it would be: “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” My bucket list is more like an ocean, ever changing but immense.

Iceland will always be a favorite of mine, to visit and to book. The vibe, the landscapes, the experiences—it’s incredible. Portugal, and its islands, come naturally to me and I really enjoy introducing new clients to everything my small country has to offer. But my passion doesn’t stop there, and my tastes range from anything like a laid back vacation in the Caribbean, to a once-in-a-lifetime Antarctica expedition.

My Guides in Other Publications