In a story that blends triumph, resilience, and wanderlust, Savannah Chrisley has announced plans to fulfill a lifelong travel goal now that her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley,

have been released from prison. The Chrisley Knows Best star, 27, spoke exclusively to People about her plans, revealing that the past two years of uncertainty and responsibility

had forced her to put her dreams on hold—but now, a new chapter is beginning. For Savannah, travel has always been a deeply personal aspiration. She explains,

“My whole goal was to travel to 30 countries by the time I turn 30. I will be 28 in August. Now that my parents are home, I feel like it’s the perfect time to accomplish that goal.” Her excitement is palpable, and her plans extend beyond a casual vacation. Savannah is considering documenting her adventures for television, offering fans a glimpse into the cultures, religions, and experiences she hopes to explore. “I’ve been talking with a production company,” she revealed, “potentially about doing a separate show—just traveling to 30 countries with my best friends, exploring new cultures, and having fun.”

So far, Savannah has visited only nine or ten countries, leaving a significant portion of her ambitious goal ahead. But the timing feels ideal. After two years of juggling extraordinary responsibilities—managing her parents’ legal troubles, caring for her younger brother Grayson and niece Khloe, and sustaining her own career—Savannah is ready to rediscover the world and, more importantly, herself.

“Redefining myself and finding out who I am has always been important,” she shared. “I had started planning this dream trip quietly, but once my parents went to prison, it just wasn’t possible. Now, with them back, I can finally do it.”

Todd and Julie Chrisley returned home on Wednesday, May 28, after President Donald Trump granted them full and unconditional pardons. The couple had been convicted of tax evasion and bank fraud in 2022 and initially sentenced to serve 19 years combined, although their sentences were later reduced before the pardon was issued. For Savannah, the reunion brought overwhelming relief, joy, and a renewed sense of possibility.

The emotional toll of the previous years had been significant. Savannah spent nearly two years on the brink of exhaustion, both mentally and spiritually, while managing the household and providing stability for Grayson and Khloe. “I often joked that I’d aged a decade,” she admitted, reflecting on the strain of her responsibilities while her parents were incarcerated. But the moment her parents returned, everything shifted. The family home regained its warmth, laughter returned, and Savannah could finally envision a life beyond survival.

Upon learning of her parents’ release, Savannah woke with a fluttery electricity in her chest—a sensation she had not felt in years. For the first time in a long while, hope felt tangible again. After two days filled with tears, laughter, and cinematic reunions, Savannah settled into her Nashville townhouse and prepared for the next step in her personal journey.

When asked what she planned to do first, Savannah knew immediately. The dream trip she had postponed for years would finally become a reality. Europe was the first destination, with stops in Florence, Paris, Santorini, and London—cities she had dreamed of visiting since her teenage years while watching travel vlogs and curating Pinterest boards.

Savannah’s approach to travel this time is intentional. She has traded large, overwhelming luggage for a symbolic carry-on, embracing the idea of traveling light both physically and emotionally. “This trip isn’t about content or social media,” she emphasized. “It’s about me, rediscovering myself, and experiencing life again.”

Her journey began in Paris, where she immersed herself in the sights, sounds, and scents of the city. From wandering cobblestone streets to exploring tiny bookstores, enjoying fresh pastries, and pausing beneath the Eiffel Tower at sunset with a journal in hand, Savannah allowed herself the freedom to simply be. For the first time in years, she wasn’t the caretaker, the crisis manager, or the family anchor—she was just Savannah, living fully in the moment.

“Paris had a smell, and I loved it instantly,” she shared. “I deserve this. I deserve joy, adventure, softness, space to breathe. I am not just the girl who held my family together. I am also the girl who gets to live.”

Each subsequent destination offered unique opportunities for exploration and self-reflection. In Santorini, she watched the sun sink into the Aegean Sea from a rooftop draped in white linen curtains, savoring the quiet moments that allowed her to heal. In Florence, she revisited her artistic side, sketching in museums—a practice she hadn’t indulged in since high school. London offered a more playful experience, riding double-decker buses in the rain without concern for frizzed hair or schedules, embracing spontaneity in a way that had been impossible during the family’s crisis years.

While the itinerary included photos and videos, the most meaningful experiences were the private ones—the internal realizations, quiet meditations, and emotional breakthroughs that could not be captured on a screen. Savannah describes a particularly transformative moment in a small Parisian café, where she realized she was no longer merely surviving. “I was thinking about living again,” she reflected. “I wasn’t the same girl who fell apart when my parents went away. I was stronger, wiser, and more openhearted.”

Even as she traveled, Savannah maintained connection with her family. Phone calls with her mother, Julie, were moments of peace and reassurance. “You go see the world, sweetheart. God gave you wings for a reason,” Julie told her. Savannah’s response was simple yet heartfelt: “I will. I promise.”

Throughout her journey, Savannah embraced each experience as an opportunity for healing, growth, and personal expansion. The trip became more than a checkmark on a bucket list—it symbolized freedom, resilience, and the reclaiming of a life that had been overshadowed by legal battles and familial responsibility.

As Savannah returned home, the sense of accomplishment extended far beyond the travel itself. “Goal accomplished,” she posted on social media, “but the real victory wasn’t the travel. It was finding myself again. And for the first time in a very long time, I feel ready for whatever comes next—not as the girl who carried the weight of the world, but as the woman who learned to live fully.”

Savannah Chrisley’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, hope, and the pursuit of personal dreams—even amidst extraordinary adversity. With her parents home and her own aspirations reignited, Savannah is poised to embark on the next chapters of her life with renewed vigor, proving that even in the aftermath of hardship, adventure, healing, and self-discovery remain possible.