At Conway Corp, our employees bring more than just their talents to work each day. They bring their passions, experiences and stories. In this new “Outside of Work” series, we’re highlighting the hobbies and interests that make our team unique. From adventurous travels to creative pursuits, these stories offer a glimpse into what our employees enjoy beyond the workplace.
For Beth, our Marketing & Communications Manager, her love of travel started almost from day one.
“I come from a long line of avid travelers,” Beth said. “My parents and grandparents believed in seeing the world, and they started me young.”
In fact, her first trip came when she was just ten days old, traveling from Boston to Niagara Falls and into Canada in a pop-up camper. Her parents set her up in a laundry basket under the table each night, proving early on she was destined to be a low-maintenance traveler. From there, travel became a way of life, with summers spent exploring national parks alongside her family and often her grandparents.
“Travel was simply how I grew up, and for a long time I thought everyone spent their summers on the road,” Beth said.
That early foundation turned into a lifelong passion, one she still shares with her family today by taking at least one trip each year with her mom.
What Beth enjoys most about traveling is the opportunity to experience the world in a deeper way.
“I love the history and culture, seeing places I’ve only dreamed about and taking in their traditions and way of life,” she said. “Travel reminds me how big and diverse the world is, and how much we all share at the same time.”
While some people use hobbies to relax and recharge, Beth takes a different approach.
“I’d rather come home exhausted with great stories rather than rested and wondering what I missed,” she said. “I want to see and do everything.”
That adventurous mindset has led her to incredible experiences across the globe – walking the Great Wall of China, visiting the pyramids in Egypt, living in a van in New Zealand, and even diving with great white sharks in Africa. Most recently, she traveled to Antarctica, a destination she says will be hard to top.
“A whale came right up beside me while I was kayaking, penguins were constantly waddling over out of pure curiosity and the landscape was unimaginably beautiful and serene,” Beth said. “It was unlike anything I’ve ever seen.”
Despite the breathtaking destinations, Beth says the most surprising part of travel is often the people she meets along the way.
“I’m continually struck by how welcoming and helpful everyone is,” she said. “Even when I butcher the language or clearly have no idea what I’m doing, people are gracious and encouraging and just want to share their world with me.”
One of her most meaningful travel experiences came during a trip to South Africa, when she received news that her grandmother had passed away.
“I was across the world, suddenly feeling very alone and completely unsure what to do next,” Beth said. “I chose to continue the trip because I knew that’s what she would have wanted.”
In the days that followed, she experienced places like Victoria Falls and South Luangwa National Park — moments of incredible beauty during a time of grief.
“The contrast was profound — heartbreak alongside breathtaking natural wonder,” she said. “It was a reminder that even in the hardest moments, there can still be beauty.”
That connection to family remains constant in her travels. Beth always carries a photo of her grandparents with her, a quiet tradition that keeps them part of every journey.
When it comes to planning trips, Beth is guided by curiosity and a sense of adventure. While road trips will always be her favorite (a nod to how she grew up), she’s just as eager to hop on a plane to somewhere new.
“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list,” she said.
Next on that list? Backpacking through Patagonia and visiting the Galápagos Islands, along with exploring more destinations closer to home, including right here in Arkansas.
For coworkers who may be hesitant to start traveling, Beth offers simple, practical advice:
“Just start. It doesn’t have to be a big international trip,” she said. “Pick a place you’ve always been curious about and make a plan. Travel doesn’t have to be extravagant to be meaningful.”
Whether she’s driving scenic backroads or kayaking alongside whales in Antarctica, Beth approaches every trip the same way — with curiosity, courage and a willingness to embrace the unknown.
When asked to describe travel in one word, her answer says it all:
“Fearless.”
