Hi, I’m Sydnee. I founded The First Trip Foundry to help others experience the life-changing, confidence-building joys of travel.

The idea for this company is rooted in my own solo travel. Over the past decade, I’ve traveled to five continents, explored the western U.S. in a camper van and checked off dozens of items on my bucket list.

I’ve lost count of the number of times friends and family have told me things like “I wish I could do that, but I can’t afford travel” or “You’re so brave for going alone, I could never.” I firmly believe neither of those are the case for the vast majority of people. Most of just need a little boost to help make your travel dreams a reality, and The First Trip Foundry will help you get there.

My first solo trip was to Greece. I was absolutely terrified, but the electrifying empowerment I felt after navigating public transport alone halfway across the globe is something I’ll never forget —I want to help you feel that, too. Ready to take the plunge? Click below to learn about our packages.