Where travel meets personal care
About Barefoot Journeys
Founded in 2020, Barefoot Journeys was created with the belief that the most memorable travel experiences are thoughtfully designed and deeply personal. Every journey begins with understanding how you like to travel—your pace, your interests, and what makes a destination meaningful to you.
Through careful planning, trusted relationships, and a genuine passion for travel, we design itineraries that feel seamless, immersive, and unforgettable.
Global Partnerships & Access
OPENING DOORS AROUND THE WORLD
Barefoot Journeys is proud to be a member of the Travel Edge Network, one of the most respected luxury travel networks in the world, and to be recognized by Condé Nast Traveler.
Through our global partnerships with leading hotels, cruise lines, airlines, and travel providers, we offer clients access to exceptional experiences along with preferred recognition and exclusive privileges throughout their journey.
Our Approach to Travel
EVERY JOURNEY, PERSONALLY CURATED
Designing a great journey involves much more than simply booking flights and hotels. It requires thoughtful planning, trusted local knowledge, and a deep understanding of what makes each destination unique.
We take the time to understand what matters most to you so that every recommendation feels intentional and every experience feels authentic. From selecting the right hotel to arranging private guides and unique local experiences, we carefully coordinate each element of your journey.
The result is travel that feels seamless, personalized, and unforgettable.
Leisure & Corporate Travel
TAILORED FOR EVERY TRAVELER
Barefoot Journeys specializes primarily in leisure travel, designing meaningful journeys for couples, families, and individuals seeking exceptional travel experiences around the world.
We also support corporate travel for executives and teams who value efficient planning, attentive service, and reliable global support.
Whether traveling for leisure or business, our focus remains the same: thoughtful planning, trusted partnerships, and exceptional service.
Meet Our Travel Experts
We bring a shared passion for travel, thoughtful planning, and trusted global relationships to every itinerary we create.
Lidiya Ivanova
Founder & Travel Advisor
Lidiya Ivanova, named one of Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Travel Specialists in 2025 and 2026, is the founder of Barefoot Journeys, a boutique travel company built on the belief that the best journeys should feel deeply personal and effortlessly executed.
Specializing in luxury family and multigenerational travel, milestone celebrations and immersive adventures, Lidiya draws on extensive first-hand travel experience and close relationships with hotels and trusted partners around the world to create thoughtful, highly personalized journeys with exceptional attention to detail.
Whether it’s a barefoot-luxury escape in the Caribbean or a once-in-a-lifetime family safari, every journey she designs is shaped around the people taking it.
Kate Richardson
Partner & Travel Advisor
