ABOUT
I love wandering cities, getting lost in museums, lingering in cafés, and noticing the details that don't usually make the itinerary. Sometimes the best part of a trip is a conversation with a stranger. Other times it's a quiet street you almost didn't turn down.
When I'm home, you'll probably find me walking my dogs, caring for my plants, browsing a bookstore, or planning where curiosity will take me next.
I believe travel changes us—not because of how far we go, but because of what we choose to notice along the way.
MEET TONI
I've always been curious about the world—not just the places themselves, but the everyday moments that make each destination feel different.
After spending 15 years as a professional travel advisor and exploring more than 45 countries, I realized the memories that stay with me aren't always the famous landmarks. They're the conversations, neighborhoods, architecture, traditions, and quiet details that many people walk right past.
I'm happiest behind a camera, wandering without a hurry, noticing the little things that often become the biggest memories.
Today, Across N Abroad is where I share those observations through travel stories, photography, and thoughtful videos that invite others to see the world a little differently.
When I'm not traveling, you'll usually find me exploring Washington, DC, walking with my dogs, tending to my plants, visiting museums and theaters, or planning my next adventure.
Whether you're here for inspiration, culture, photography, or simply because you're curious about the world, I'm glad you're here.
HOW IT ALL STARTED
Travel has been part of my life for as long as I can remember, but for many years, I experienced it from a different perspective.
As a professional travel advisor for 15 years, I helped people plan vacations, celebrate milestones, and confidently explore destinations around the world. I loved helping others discover new places, but I gradually realized that my own stories—the moments between the itineraries—were going untold.
The more I traveled, the more I found myself paying attention to the details that don't usually make it into a guidebook. A quiet neighborhood before the crowds arrive. The conversations happening in a café. The architecture people pass without looking up. The traditions that make every destination feel uniquely its own.
That's where Across N Abroad truly began.
Today, I create travel, culture, and photography content that encourages people to experience destinations through observation rather than checklists. My goal isn't simply to show you where to go, but to help you notice what makes a place memorable once you get there.
While I occasionally organize small group experiences, my primary focus is now sharing thoughtful stories, photographs, and videos that celebrate curiosity, culture, and the everyday moments that connect us across borders.
If something I share inspires you to travel, look a little closer, or see a familiar place in a new way, then Across N Abroad has done exactly what I hoped it would
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20+
Years of Travel Experience
72
Countries
989,690
Miles Flown Travel Experience
"The landmarks may define a destination, but the moments in between define the journey."
- Toni
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