Tara Paulsen

“She is free in her wildness, she is a wanderess, a drop of free water. She knows nothing of borders and cares nothing for rules or customs. Time for her isn’t something to fight against. Her life flows clean, with passion, like fresh water.”

Roman Payne

Tara Paulsen grew up in Dallas, Texas dreaming of bigger and better things like most kids. Which is hard considering everything is bigger and better supposedly in Texas?! After working her way through college, and opening her own jewelry business in her mid 20’s, she started to travel more. Starting with a visit to a college friend on her own, she was hooked. Tara spent her 20’s traveling abroad mainly alone creating friendships and favorite places along the way. In her 30’s, after practicing yoga for years, she became a teacher and loves sharing travel knowledge with her students! Besides small group tours to the Seven Wonders of the World, Tara leads health /wellness retreats as well. Tara never misses visiting a museum while traveling, but her favorite traveling experience is visiting or eating with a local family. Knowledge doesn’t stop in the classroom, but continues outside of it. Tara is a firm believer that traveling is educational and a great tool to learn more about yourself as well.

“Don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you have traveled.” Mohammad

Reviews

  • – Julie M.

    “I traveled with Tara last fall. She was super knowledgeable, friendly, and a great chef! The trip is one of my favorite trips I’ve ever taken!”

  • – Sharon P.

    What an educational and interesting trip Tara planned for us to the historical land of Jordan. First stop, the luxurious Marriott by the Dead Sea… followed with a healing mud and salt massage. Then traveling across the ancient land to Wadi Rum…stark mountains and desert riding a camel into the sunset and drinking hot tea by a campfire. Late night and early morning star gazing…two hour trip into the desert by jeep seeing fascinating formations and sites from history. And ending at Petra…unbelievable buildings carved out of rock and protected for thousands of years. Truly a once in a lifetime journey.

  • – Agnes M.

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    I had a wonderful experience on a yoga retreat - Tara was not only our talented chef, catering to several dietary needs, she also led the group yoga classes, and hikes. Tara was very thoughtful and helpful. She stayed back with me when I needed to slow down. I could not have completed the hike without her.

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  • – Erin B.

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    Traveling with Tara was an absolutely enjoyable experience. She is street smart, capable, a quick thinker, intelligent, super fun loving, reliable, and beholds a multifaceted skill set that makes being her guest a sit back and enjoy one. I’d travel again with her any day!

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  • - Cary B.

    “I recently visited Tulum, MX as part of a cultural retreat hosted by Wander to Wander Travel. Our trip was fantastic with every detail carefully organized and executed. Tara was on site for our tour and provided an amazing, personalized experience. Along with her incredible local guides we were able to experience the historic culture of the region in a way not possible with larger commercial guide services. We plan on using their services again soon in other locations.”

Not all of those who wander are lost.