Stop Waiting.
Start Exploring.
Life doesn’t fit in boxes. Your adventures shouldn’t either.
I built Companion so my best friend in Ghana and I could plan our Zambia trip without drowning in spreadsheets.
Daily Adventure Content Creator
4 Years Solo Travel
4 Continents Explored
Daily Adventure Content Creator
What You Will Find Here

Real Adventure Stories
Real stories from real adventures. What worked, what didn’t, and what I’d do differently next time. From Kilimanjaro to weekend road trips.

Practical Planning Tools
Companion is your AI travel partner that turns overwhelming research into actionable itineraries in minutes. Built by a traveler who was tired of spreadsheets.

Weekend Warrior Guides
Limited time? Limited budget? No problem. Discover adventures you can actually do without quitting your job or draining your savings.
Travel Companion App
One App. Every Trip. Every Body.
Whether you’re planning your first solo adventure, organizing a family reunion, or need wheelchair-accessible recommendations — Companion gives you the tools to plan AND enjoy.
Built for solo travelers, families, accessibility needs, and anyone who chooses open roads over closed minds.
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Recent Adventures
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Weekend adventures under $100 that build real confidence. Start where you are. You don’t need a passport to be an...

Nizwa, Oman We were wandering through the souk in Nizwa, Oman, the air thick with frankincense and spices, colors everywhere,...

All of my hiking adventures have begun on a trail, but this one started on a fisherman’s boat on the...
Hi, I’m Eliza
I’m a parent and entrepreneur who didn’t give up on adventure when life got busy. Four years ago, I took my first solo trip—and it changed everything.
That trip taught me that adventure doesn’t belong only to people with unlimited time, money, or flexibility. It belongs to real people with real lives.
I found myself juggling spreadsheets, browser tabs, and endless research just to plan a single trip. Planning was taking longer than the actual traveling—and I knew there had to be a better way.
That’s how Choosing Open Roads was born—and later, Companion. My mission is simple: to prove that adventure fits into real life, even when life is full.
Ready to Plan Your Next Adventure?
Whether you’re planning your first solo trip or your fiftieth adventure, let’s make it happen.
