Hola, I’m Melanie.. Mama of two, avid traveler, and the heart behind Soulful Strolling.

Travel has always been my way of connecting - with myself, with others, and with the world. When I became a mother, I knew I didn’t want that part of me to disappear. But I quickly discovered that traveling with a baby is different. Instead of rushing from place to place, I found myself slowing down, moving at a gentler rhythm, and discovering a new kind of beauty - one rooted in presence, connection, and wonder.

Living just outside Madrid for the past 7 years has deepened this perspective. Spain, with its soulful culture, breathtaking landscapes, and welcoming spirit, is the perfect place to embrace travel as a mama - whether you’re pregnant, carrying your little one close, or beginning your first adventures as a family.

I founded Soulful Strolling to help expecting and new mothers experience travel in a way that feels nurturing, empowering, and deeply meaningful. Because motherhood doesn’t have to mean giving up your wanderlust - it can open the door to exploring the world in an entirely new, soul-enriching way.