I'm Laurie Marschall, owner and founder of Lakama Luxury Travel.
A major lesson learned during my 30+ year corporate career: How important it is to give yourself time away from the every day stresses. The truth is, I was so used to the pace I never realized how stressed I was until I took time off to travel, to explore new places. A different venue helped clear the tired mind, helped me accomplish more, and most importantly, made me happy! A win-win for everyone - my company, my team, my family, me.
A second downsizing in 2014 was all I needed to change course. Instead of starting over at another company, I launched my own, bringing happiness and excitement into people's lives through travel. I've never looked back.
Having lived in Germany, Switzerland and Hong Kong for 12 years as a child, travel has been part of my being since a very young age. 6 continents, 43 countries, 40 states and counting... My own stories and travel adventures have been amazing, soul-stirring, transformational.
And I want to help you bring back your own amazing stories.
Passionate about experiences away from the crowds, away from the hustle and bustle, I specialize in intimate modes of travel: river and small ship ocean cruising, small group guided or private land tours and safaris and trips that are customized 100% to you and your travel partners.
For more information on services, CLICK HERE.
A second downsizing in 2014 was all I needed to change course. Instead of starting over at another company, I launched my own, bringing happiness and excitement into people's lives through travel. I've never looked back.
Having lived in Germany, Switzerland and Hong Kong for 12 years as a child, travel has been part of my being since a very young age. 6 continents, 43 countries, 40 states and counting... My own stories and travel adventures have been amazing, soul-stirring, transformational.
And I want to help you bring back your own amazing stories.
Passionate about experiences away from the crowds, away from the hustle and bustle, I specialize in intimate modes of travel: river and small ship ocean cruising, small group guided or private land tours and safaris and trips that are customized 100% to you and your travel partners.
For more information on services, CLICK HERE.
And a few fun facts about me .....
- My Dad's parents emigrated to the US from Germany in the 1920's, and I'm fortunate to still be in contact with my German relatives. It's always a fun visit - learning new things about both my grandfather's and grandmother's sides of the family. My Mom's heritage is Dutch and Scottish, with relatives emigrating to the US as far back as the late 1600's. Finding these relatives may require a bit more research!
- I am fairly fluent in German - a bit rusty from lack of practice but I can hold my own!
- I went to kindergarten and also learned how to ski in Switzerland.
- I love puzzles. Jigsaw. Sudoku. Logic. (Probably why I worked in logistics for 20+ years and now love putting together trips!)
- I know how to count 1-10 in 5 languages: English, German, French, Spanish and Chinese.
- 1986 - my first cruise, through Alaska's Inside Passage. I still love being out on the water, through I much prefer smaller ships and river cruises now over bigger ships. Once you've experienced them you never look back.
- Collecting passport stamps and photographs are my most treasured souvenirs!
- People are wondering what the exotic meaning is behind my business name. I could come up with a fancy story, but in reality, LAKAMA is simply an acronym of my name - LA (Laurie) KA (Katherine) MA (Marschall).
Ready to start planning your next adventure?
