A little bit about me
Whether I’m quilting, cooking, playing music, or exploring new cultures, creativity guides my path. Living and traveling in Taiwan deepened that spark—revealing inspiration in architecture, street art, night markets, mountain landscapes, and everyday moments of connection.
I believe in sharing those discoveries and inviting others to become Yesplorers—curious, open, and willing to experience the world more deeply.
Hi! I’m Trish
Maker, traveler, and Yesplorer — I love sharing the little corners of the world that make your heart skip a beat.
When I turned 30, I took my first trip to Asia… and ended up moving there. That leap into the unknown changed everything for me.
I became a “yes” person. From that mindset, the idea of a Yesplorer was born—someone who meets life with curiosity, courage, and an enthusiastic “yes” to what’s next. Over time, I found I wanted to be surrounded by other Yesplorers too—people who lean into experience, connection, and discovery.
After growing up in Colorado and marrying my high school sweetheart, we moved to Wisconsin and started our family. Years later, we relocated to Taiwan for my husband’s work in the bicycle industry, where we lived for seven years.
Taiwan changed us. We fell in love with its people, its landscapes, and the rhythm of everyday life. It became a place of constant discovery—wandering night markets, exploring hidden roads, and never quite knowing what we’d find around the next corner. The kindness of the Taiwanese people, in particular, left a lasting imprint on me.
During those years, I began designing and leading small cultural tours, sharing the island with individuals and groups who wanted to experience it beyond the surface. That work became the foundation of what I do today.
Now based in Sisters, Oregon—a mountain town that feels a little like a storybook—we continue to live a creative, adventure-filled life. My husband and I mountain bike with a local youth cycling team, explore the Pacific Northwest in our renovated 1975 travel trailer, and spend our days immersed in making, designing, and creating.
Professionally, I wear a few different hats. Alongside my work as a financial professional, I continue to return to Taipei and Taichung to lead thoughtfully curated cultural experiences for small groups. While the work is different, the heart behind it is the same: building meaningful relationships, helping people move forward with confidence, and creating experiences that enrich their lives.
Whether we're sharing tea in a mountain village, wandering through a bustling market, or discovering a quiet corner of Asia together, my hope is that you'll return home with more than wonderful memories—you'll leave with a new perspective and a deeper connection to the world around you.
Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here.
The Spark:
While living in Taiwan, I started getting requests from people who were traveling there for business and wanted someone to show them around for a few extra days after their work was done. Of course, I said yes. (That has always been my answer to a good adventure!)
What surprised me was how much I loved it. I loved watching people experience Taiwan for the first time—the excitement of trying a new food, navigating a busy market, discovering a quiet temple, or realizing that a place they knew very little about was becoming a place they would never forget.
Soon, people began traveling to Taiwan specifically to experience the island with me, even when they weren't there for work. Seeing Taiwan through their eyes reminded me again and again how special this place was. The things that had become everyday moments for me—the kindness of strangers, the incredible food, the hidden corners, the unexpected discoveries—felt magical all over again.
That was the spark.
What began as a few informal days of showing friends around slowly became something much more intentional: creating cultural experiences that allow others to discover Taiwan the way I did—not just by seeing the famous places, but by connecting with the people, stories, and everyday moments that make a place feel like home.