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 –
Beyond Itinerary Design
ABOUT LESLIE
ALWAYS READING
She has a deep love for literature, particularly works exploring culture, creativity, and travel.
Art-obsessed
Favorite city for Inspiration
Believes in slow mornings
Transcendental Meditation
She has an affinity for Van Gogh’s landscapes, Danish ceramics, and the interplay between art and place.
Copenhagen, Oslo, New York City, and any place with a great bookstore.
Coffee, a good book, and time to think before the day begins.
She practices daily as a way to stay present, inspired, and amplify creativity.
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.
Each fall, I travel to Miraval Arizona for a reset, much needed me-time, and continued exploration of mindfulness, meaning, and resilience. 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
Everything about visiting this beautiful Four Seasons resort was magical. Fresh Hawaiian fruit paired with the fluffiest pancakes, coconut syrup, and most generous service was a highlight of my stay.
02. breakfast at four seasons resort oahu at ko'olina
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
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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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When You Want the Feeling to Stay With You
Long After the Trip Ends, You Step Into the World of Palmer
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