Bridget Petersen

After a successful 32-year career in banking, I retired early to build a life centered around something that has always brought me joy — travel.

I created B The Journey from the ground up, turning a passion into something meaningful. Travel has always been more than a destination for me. It’s about connection, discovery, and finding joy in new experiences.

B The Journey is about helping people. I believe planning a trip should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Whether you know exactly where you want to go or are still dreaming, I’d love to help you create a journey that feels uniquely yours.

Life is Better with Travel!

Travel has become a defining part of my life. I’ve visited 34 U.S. states (working toward all 50), explored the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, traveled to more than 20 countries, wandered through at least a dozen Caribbean islands, and taken 11 cruises — including a transatlantic crossing. Most recently, I completed an epic 7‑week solo road trip with my cat, Milo, covering 4,371 miles, 16 cities, and 10 states.

Paris Was My Childhood Dream Come True!

And then I was hooked on travel. At age 22, I embarked upon a 2-month journey across Europe with my friend, Jennfier. Staying in youth hostels, taking the Eurail, and living on Frommer’s “Europe on $45 a day,” it was an adventure like no other.

Our final stop on the trip was Paris, a culmination of my childhood dreams.