About Me
Hi, I'm Wendy Clayton.
I Help You Wander With Heart.
Travel leader, culture lover, food explorer and firm believer that the best journeys change both the traveler and the places we visit.
My Story
From Curious Traveler to Journey Maker
My love of travel never came from checking off landmarks. It came from the moments in between: sharing a meal in someone's home, laughing with a local guide, and seeing how a few helping hands could make a real difference in a community.
I started Set Free to Wander to create the kind of trips I always wanted to take: intimate, thoughtfully curated and deeply connected. Every group is capped at 12 travelers, everyone enjoys single occupancy, and each journey includes a meaningful way to give back.
My Approach
What Makes Our Journeys Different
Four promises guide every trip I design and lead.
Small & Personal
No more than 12 travelers, so you're known by name and never lost in a crowd.
Taste the Culture
Local tables, markets and cooking traditions are at the heart of every itinerary.
Give Back
Volunteer experiences with trusted local partners leave every community better than we found it.
Your Own Space
Single occupancy on every trip means real rest after full, adventurous days.
Experience
Why Travelers Trust Me
Personally leading small groups across Africa and beyond, from planning to farewell dinner.
Collaborating with local organizations so our giving goes directly where it's needed most.
Every detail researched and tested so you can simply show up, be present and enjoy.
Past groups have funded wheelchairs, therapy equipment and life-changing medical care.
Traveling with Wendy felt like traveling with family. We laughed, we cried, we ate incredible food, and we left knowing we'd truly made a difference. I've already booked my next trip!
Past Set Free to Wander Traveler
Let's Connect
Ready to Wander With Purpose?
Whether you have questions about an upcoming trip, want to join the waitlist, or just want to dream a little, I'd love to hear from you. Send me a note and let's start planning your next unforgettable journey.
✉ info@wendyclayton.net