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Audley specialist Lily

Lily

UK & Ireland specialist

Born and bred in Boston, what started as exploration of my own city quickly developed into passion for experiencing other cultures. As the youngest family member, I grew up vacationing on cruises where it was easy to gather together.

On a subsequent trip to Italy with a friend’s family, I realized how much more the world had to offer. While studying at Northeastern University, I took advantage of opportunities to combine academic development with international travel. I worked in Costa Rica rebuilding a Spanish-speaking rural community, interned at a Tel Aviv start-up, and spent a semester in Florence studying while solidifying my love for Europe.

As a UK and Ireland Country Specialist at Audley, I’ve hiked the Scottish Highlands, sipped tea throughout the English countryside, walked the peace wall in Belfast, and Irish step-danced with the help of a Guinness. It’s my privilege to help you plan your dream trip.

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Q&A with Lily

Lake District farm experience, The Lake District

What’s the best local dish you’ve tasted?

We spent a day exploring Borrowdale and Buttermere, a more off-the-beaten path area of the Lake District and some of the most beautiful scenery I’ve ever come across. In the middle of a winding mountain road, our driver suddenly pulled over to a tiny cottage that looked straight out of a fairytale. It was a bakery that exclusively sold freshly-made shortbread and gingerbread, run by a local couple — I’ve never tasted anything so delicious.

Canoeing across Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

What's your most vivid travel moment?

Canoeing across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in North Wales was surreal — a narrow canal with nothing but a railing on one side and a 100-foot drop on the other. It felt like we were floating in midair. Later, we hiked through Snowdonia National Park, with its rugged trails, quiet lakes, and dramatic peaks. I felt completely immersed in the nature and wildness and was reminded how special and underrated Wales really is.

Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris

Where would you love to travel next?

I’d love to explore the lesser-known corners of Paris — like browsing vintage books along the Canal Saint-Martin, people-watching in Buttes-Chaumont Park, or finding tucked-away bakeries in the Marais. It’s a different side of the city that feels more lived-in and local. And with the Eurostar making it so quick and easy, it’s such an easy add-on from London.