Meet the team

At Limitless Planet, we believe exceptional travel begins with exceptional people. As a boutique international travel company, our team is made up of experienced travel advisors, cultural curators, and global explorers who bring deep destination knowledge and a passion for meaningful travel to every itinerary we create.

From our offices in St. Louis, Chicago, London, and Raleigh, we collaborate across time zones and continents to design immersive, custom travel experiences for individuals, groups, and organizations around the world.

Get to know the people who make your once-in-a-lifetime journey possible.

St. Louis Office

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Shannon Lichti

FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
shannon@limitlessplanettravel.com

Shannon is a Political Science nerd. She has a thriving desire to explore history, culture, and politics. She has led private, luxury, educational and adventure travel throughout the world. Her biggest achievement was seeing all seven continents before her 30th birthday. In her free time, she prefers to be scuba diving, backcountry backpacking, canoeing, yoga, and (of course) traveling. The Fotographie Museum in Berlin is her favorite place to spend an afternoon. Her favorite vacation spots are Nepal and East Africa (specifically Kenya and Tanzania).  Shannon has traveled to over 100 countries (unbelievable!) and is always ready for the next adventure.

Chicago Office

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Christian Lewis

TRAVEL CURATOR
christian@limitlessplanettravel.com

Christian is based in Chicago and is passionate about the arts, food, and (most of all!) travel. His love for exploring the world began early when he had the chance to live abroad in England. Since then, he’s traveled extensively across Europe, South America, and Asia. Highlights include teaching English in Thailand, visiting the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, and volunteering at a tortoise habitat in the Galapagos Islands. Christian is also a fan of yoga, discovering new restaurants, and treasure hunting in antique stores and flea markets. With a background in theatre and luxury sales, he has a knack for storytelling and crafting memorable moments. He’s excited to bring that same creativity and energy to curating unforgettable journeys with Limitless Planet.

Raleigh Office

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Nancy Jane Cook

TRAVEL CURATOR
nancyjane@limitlessplanettravel.com

Nancy Jane was bitten by the travel bug at an early age, and after she attended Semester at Sea in college, there was no turning back! Her career has included planning and leading luxury, adventure, and educational trips and events by air, land, and sea on all seven continents. Some of her favorite travel experiences include sailing on a gulet in Turkey, drift snorkeling in the Seychelles, and swimming with humpback whales in Tonga. Nancy Jane now resides in Raleigh, NC, with her husband and two daughters. She is passionate about family, gardening, and helping others’ travel dreams come true!

London Office

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Mackenzie Taylor

CREATIVE AND TRAVEL DIRECTOR
mackenzie@limitlessplanettravel.com

Mackenzie caught the travel bug early after a trip to Mexico and quickly became obsessed with travel guides from her local library. She went on to study abroad in London and later taught English in France. After years of living abroad, she’s now based in London, planning UK and European adventures for her clients with a passion for helping others step out of their comfort zones. Mackenzie brings a strong background in event planning and marketing, with experience ranging from St. Louis Fashion Week to London Fashion Week and MLB Europe events. When she’s not planning trips, she’s exploring new corners of London — usually on the hunt for the city’s best tacos.