Our story
Two OTs. One big dream.
We are Madison and Alexa, two occupational therapists with a shared passion for travel and exploring the world. We combined that passion with what we’ve learned through patient care to create Beyond Limits Travel.
Hi, I’m Alexa!
Alexa Hongisto, OTR/L, co-founder. When I’m not planning trips you’ll find me reading, knitting, and of course traveling. I share my home with a golden retriever named Harry and a rabbit named Clover.
In college I volunteered at a therapeutic horseback riding center, and my favorite animal is (no surprise) the sea turtle.
Hi, I’m Madison!
Madison Sokol, OTR/L, co-founder. Some of my favorite places I’ve traveled are Portofino, Italy; Barcelona, Spain; and Napa Valley.
I love running, pilates, reading (when I get the time!), travel, and time with friends, family and my fiancé, plus our very spoiled Bernese Mountain Dog / Australian Shepherd mix, Annie. Nice to meet you!
Our inspiration: Aunt Debbie
Aunt Debbie was a bright light and a traveler at heart. She loved the scenery of Austria, the art of France, life in Germany, the serenity of Northern Michigan and the energy of Chicago.
As illness took her energy and her ability to walk, traveling became harder, but it never took her desire to see the world. Watching what she went through is how the idea for Beyond Limits Travel was born. She was our biggest supporter, and this business is, in many ways, her legacy. We are honored to carry her adventurous spirit forward.
Why a sea turtle?
Whatever your language or culture, the sea turtle (Honu, Tortuga Marina, Tortue de Mer) has long stood for perseverance, strength and adaptability. Polynesian voyagers relied on sea turtles to navigate the oceans, and in Hawaiian culture the sea turtle embodies safe passage and the connection between land and sea.
In a world full of AI renderings, we wanted a logo made by a real artist. Our talented friend @tylerb.jpg designed our turtle, with an airplane tucked into its shell, to carry you safely wherever you want to go.
