about
Our Mission
We help you skip the crowds, dodge the fads, and find what’s still real.
Because let’s be honest: “off the beaten path” is having a bit of a moment. But for us, it’s never been a trend, it’s been the blueprint from day one.
When the world feels over-touristed and underwhelming, we step in. With deep travel experience and global insider connections, we craft journeys that are intimate, intentional, and refreshingly you. This isn’t plug-and-play planning. It’s modern travel design for those who still believe in discovering.
MEET THE TEAM
What We Do
We’re modern travel designers
And we don’t mean that in the “we’ll email you a PDF and call it a day” kind of way. At Winkaffe Global Travel, we create custom, high-touch travel that starts with your wildest dream and ends with a glass of wine in a place you never want to leave. Every detail is handled. Every vibe is intentional.
Because you’re not basic. And your trip shouldn’t be either.
Our Founder
Hi, I'm Kristin Winkaffe! I launched Winkaffe Global Travel for one reason: to help travelers stop settling for the expected.
More access to the places no one’s talking about... yet. More perspective on the ones everyone is talking about. And more trips that make you feel as good as they look.
The Backstory
Even before WGT, I lived travel.
For work, I was knee-deep in international development and human rights work - think field visits in East Africa, trainings in South America, and briefings that involved more passport stamps than PowerPoint slides.
For fun? I was chasing adventure across Europe by train, roadtripping the U.S., backpacking Asia, and teaching English in Peru.
Now? I’m 60+ countries deep and still allergic to tourist traps.
Sure, Santorini sunsets are stunning but Sifos? Sifnos is the mic-drop. Fewer crowds, more magic, and a coastline that looks like the moon fell into the Aegean. No influencer circus, just raw, rugged beauty and water so clear it makes you question your life choices.
Your Shortcut to Travel That’s Doesn't Suck
I’m a firm believer in getting lost (the good kind) and getting uncomfortable (again, the good kind). The kind of travel that surprises you, changes you, moves you.
And when it comes to planning it? You want someone who’s been around the block, and around the world. Someone who knows which properties walk the talk on sustainability. Who’s got a Rolodex of trusted partners (yes, I just said Rolodex) and insider access that doesn’t show up on Google.
That’s what we do. We design ridiculously good trips with brains, heart, and edge. No fluff, no filler, just smart, soul-stirring travel that’s worth your PTO and your investment.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
