“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”
– Henry Miller
Meet your personal travel planner.
What do you get when you combine a love of history, culture and geography? Someone who loves the unusual journey. That’s me, Shelley!
When I’m planning a trip, I spend hours upon hours digging in to learn everything that makes a place uniquely wonderful. It’s how I uncover the secret locations and uncommon facts that make each trip an unforgettable experience.
I’m ready to share my passion with you when you work with me to plan your custom travel experience. Hope you’re ready to get excited!
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North America. South America. Europe. Africa.
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How It Works
Unique itineraries.
Browse my library of incredible, unique trip itineraries. Each trip book comes fully loaded with cities, experiences, hotels and restaurants. Everything you need to plan a vacation you’ll never forget.
Go completely custom.
Want a fully custom trip? We start with an introductory interview where you tell me your passions and where you want to go. Next, I’ll share some themes and ideas. You tell me what you like!
From there, we embark on the adventure of planning your trip. I’ll get as detailed as you want, and make it as prescriptive or flexible as you’d like.
Finally you’ll get a fun, informative, beautifully personalized tour book that gives you the perfect amount of background to enrich your upcoming trip.
Travel booking.
Purchased an itinerary and now you want help booking? Of course I can help with that too. Dreaming of your next trip should be fun and exciting. Let me do the dirty work.
Immerse in the wildlife, natural beauty and native culture of the islands at the end of the world. This trip is all about enjoying the forests, mountains, fields, people and unique critters that call New Zealand home.
SUGGESTED LENGTH: 12+ days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: Maori Traditions, Birds of Every Feather, Whale Watching, Geysers, The Southern Alps
This trip book comes as a beautifully designed, flexible itinerary in downloadable PDF format that includes:
The perfect mix of cities, sites and experiences to immerse you in the culture you’re visiting
Suggested lengths of stay to guide your planning
A range of carefully curated restaurant and hotel recommendations for all tastes and budgets
Thoughtfully planned routes and travel times to maximize every moment
Experience the stunning south of France off the beaten path and at your own pace. This is a self-drive itinerary that begins and ends in Marseille.
SUGGESTED LENGTH: 7+ days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: Riviera Beaches, Hilltop Hamlets, Van Gogh Route, Roman Aqueducts & Temples
This trip book comes as a beautifully designed, flexible itinerary in downloadable PDF format that includes:
The perfect mix of cities, sites and experiences to immerse you in the culture you’re visiting
Suggested lengths of stay to guide your planning
A range of carefully curated restaurant and hotel recommendations for all tastes and budgets
Thoughtfully planned routes and travel times to maximize every moment
Encounter immense redwoods, friendly sea life and mysterious places along the Northern California coast. This is a self-drive itinerary that begins and ends in San Jose.
SUGGESTED LENGTH: 7+ days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: Whale Watching, Kayaking with Sea Lions & Otters, Walk Among the World’s Tallest Trees, Stay in a Haunted Hotel
This trip book comes as a beautifully designed, flexible itinerary in downloadable PDF format that includes:
The perfect mix of cities, sites and experiences to immerse you in the culture you’re visiting
Suggested lengths of stay to guide your planning
A range of carefully curated restaurant and hotel recommendations for all tastes and budgets
Thoughtfully planned routes and travel times to maximize every moment