About Us
Ever dreamt of just showing up at the airport, looking at the departures board, and taking off to a random destination? With us, you can…and you’ll have a place to sleep when you arrive.
We here at Whym are a team of obsessive travelers, here to plan your surprise vacation. Tell us your dates and budget, take a quick survey, and we’ll take it from there. We’ll plan a full itinerary with travel arrangements, lodging, and a few surprise activities just for you…but you won’t know a thing until 2-3 hours before your departure!
Bridget Scotti
Founder & Head Traveller
Specialty: Spreadsheets & Impossible Reservations
Bridget is from Pittsburgh but has been in NYC for more than ten years now. She grew up traveling & after grad school spent 3 months hopping around Europe. She someday hopes to eat at every Top 100 Restaurant in the world.
Amanda Chapin
Operations & Chief Bridget Wrangler
Specialty: Research, Time Zones, & Naps
Amanda lives in Queens with her partner, their two kids Lia & Luca, and cat Agnes. She studied abroad in Kenya and fell in love with travel. She stands behind the fact that the best pizza in the world comes from New Haven, CT, don’t @ her.
Kevin Salamanca
Tech Guru
Specialty: Guys Trips & Insta-Worthy Pics
Kevin is from El Salvador originally and currently resides in Queens. He loves exploring, going to music festivals, and hiking on his trips. Kevin’s currently on the hunt for the best glass of whisky in the world, he’ll let you know his findings.
Chandley Green
Trip Planning Specialist
Specialty: Southern Specialist & Nature Enthusiast
Chandley is a Georgia native, currently living in Atlanta, GA with her husband & cat, Mr. Theo. Growing up in a small town, and now living in ATL, she loves what unique experiences await in every city, no matter how big or small. Among other things, she’s a nature enthusiast and is constantly on the hunt for the next best view!
Sean Darr
Senior Trip Planning Specialist
Specialty: West Coast Representation & Playlists
Sean is a Florida native who has found himself living in the City of Angels. A standup comedian & film maker, he loves to use his creativity to plan movie worthy trips. Sean thinks road trips are the best way to travel and has a goal of doing a full cross country trip with perfectly curated playlists for each stop!
Jeanne Wong
Client Services Specialist
Specialty: Details & Breweries
Jeanne is a born & raised New Yorker. She spends her time eating her way around the globe with her partner, doting on her nieces and nephews, and traveling the world - from big cities to small towns, and everything in between. She'll even run a marathon in any city as long as there's a good brewery waiting at the end.
Kathleen Scotti
Traveller & Trip Lead
Specialty: Milennial Wrangler
Kathleen was raised in Pittsburgh and now resides in sunny Sarasota. She strives to live by the motto “Have Toothbrush, Will Travel.” It doesn’t count as a vacation if you don’t come home with at least one extra suitcase.
Margaret Marchant
Social Media Maven
Specialty: Live Art & Resident Get Z-er
Margaret was born and raised in Texas, but moved to New York for College and now lives in NYC full time. She graduated with a BFA in Dance but has a nack (and love) for social media! She loves to explore with Bridget, because she knows all the best spots (duh).
