Kicking off my WORLD25 Travel Conference 2025 recap! From a wild travel day (85 mph speed limits, car drama, and a quick-change-in-the-car moment) to an unforgettable opening number and the Purple Party, here’s how it all began.

I didn’t expect a five-night cruise to change my life—but somewhere between the Bamboo Lounge, sea days, and that quiet LGBTQ+ meetup, it did. This is the story of how one spontaneous trip cracked something open… and set the course for Spellbound Voyages.