When I asked what people wanted to read about on Instagram, one suggestion was very specific: “what are three things you’ll never go on a trip without, and the backstory for each?” I had to think long about this one, but since you asked for it…
Category: Planning
The best travel itinerary recipe
Have you ever followed a recipe for anything titled “the best” and been extremely disappointed? I have. I’ve tried about 10 “best blueberry muffin” recipes, and none of them were as good as my friend Amanda’s. While I know calling this “the best travel itinerary recipe” could welcome some people who don’t like the taste,…
4 things people say before their trip
When people share with me about their upcoming trip, I often hear the same things. I also tend to respond to those things with little tidbits of advice. I try not to be obnoxious, but I am genuinely excited for people to go somewhere that I just want them to enjoy every second of it. …
Trip-planning: it’s not that hard
Sometimes trip-planning requires a little creativity, but it’s not that hard. I used to hear about these elaborate trips people would plan and think “well, I will never be able to figure that out.” The truth is, I can and have figured it out. It’s not that hard!
How to plan a trip
Planning a trip can be difficult sometimes. I’ve been successfully planning trips for about 10 years, and even I run into road blocks and complications. In my book How to be Your Own Travel Agent, I discuss some of my best tips and tricks for trip-planning.