We provide bespoke itineraries for the curious and creative, bridging the gap between exploration and personal growth.
More Than a Trip — an Expanded Perspective
We provide bespoke itineraries for the curious and creative, bridging the gap between exploration and personal growth.
Whether it’s stepping into a new culture, pushing past comfort zones, or embracing the unknown, each journey brings you closer— to a feeling, a place, or its people.
Travel Shapes Us
It’s not just about where you go, but how the experience stays with you, evolving the way you see and move through the world.
Perhaps you’re seeking a source of inspiration for a creative project, a book, or personal renewal — but you’re unsure of how to bring that vision to life. If you’ve researched and attempted DIY travel planning but feel overwhelmed, unsure, or uninspired by traditional surface-level tourism, we’re here to offer the alternative.
Palmer Studio provides expert guidance in shaping an experience that aligns with your creative process, curiosity, and deeper intentions.
Founder, Travel Advisor, and Curator of Meaningful Experiences
Leslie approaches travel as an art form and a conversation—an exchange between the traveler and the world. With a background in anthropology, storytelling, and cultural exploration, she intimately knows how to design experiences that immerse, inspire, and expand perspectives.
Before founding Palmer Studio, she built a career at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and experience design, collaborating with some of the world’s most innovative brands. That same depth of insight now informs the way she designs travel—where every element is woven together seamlessly, creating an experience that lingers long after you return home.
She believes that the most transformative travel experiences don’t happen in isolation—they unfold through the people you meet, the cultures you engage with, and the ideas that expand your understanding of the world. Whether tracing the roots of a craft tradition, stepping into a historic landscape, or simply slowing down to observe, Leslie curates itineraries that allow for both discovery and reflection.
Meet Leslie brindley –
Every November I go to Miraval Arizona for some much needed solo time and relaxation. I always look forward to the smell of desert and the way I'll feel when I'm there.
03. My annual retreat to miraval arizona
I had the opportunity to join a thangka painting class while touring through Tibet and China with Songtsam.
The thangka is a Tibetan Buddhist painting using ground mineral pigment on cotton or silk appliqué, usually depicting a Buddhist deity, scene, or mandala. Traditionally thangka paintings were not only valued for their aesthetic beauty, but also primarily used as aids in meditational practices.
02. thangka painting in shangri-la
On the Greek island of Naxos, I had the incredible opportunity to learn passed-down family recipes from Mrs. Juliana. She and her family hosted Anthony Bourdain during a filming of Parts Unknown.
01. organic wood-fired cooking on naxos
A few of my favorite experiences
We don’t just observe cultures—we engage with them in meaningful ways.
Travel is an Exchange.
BELIEFS WE HOLD CLOSE
The best ideas come from stepping outside our comfort zones.
Creativity Thrives in New Spaces.
True luxury isn’t excess—it’s the ability to fully experience a moment.
Luxury is Presence.
Whether subtle or profound, every journey leaves an imprint.
The Best Journeys Change You.
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Solo Travel: Design without compromise
Solo travel is a celebration of freedom, self-discovery, and adventure. It allows you to chart your own course, make your own decisions, and embrace the beauty of the world on your terms.
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Long After the Trip Ends, You Step Into the World of Palmer
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