Frequently Asked Questions

  • A day-by-day plan with restaurant recommendations, cultural experiences, local hidden gems, and timing. You get exact addresses, reservation tips, and backup options. Everything you need to show up and explore like a local - no guesswork.

  • Plans start at $700. You're paying for hours of research, experienced traveler knowledge, and a stress-free trip. Compare that to wasting a day wandering tourist traps or eating one bad meal - this pays for itself fast.

  • You get a detailed digital itinerary - easy to access on your phone while traveling. It's organized by day with maps, links, and notes. No bulky binders or confusing spreadsheets - just a clean plan you can follow from anywhere.

  • You get revisions built in - 1 round with Complete Itinerary, 2 rounds with Curated Journey. We adjust so it feels right. Final revisions must be completed at least 8 weeks before your departure so you have time to book based on the changes and we're not rushed. Our goal is a plan you're EXCITED to execute, not one you settle for.

  • At least 10-12 weeks before your trip is ideal. Gives us time to plan and gives you time to book flights and hotels based on the itinerary.

  • No, we don't book for you - and that's actually better for you. We design your custom itinerary with all the details: where to stay, what to do, where to eat. You book directly with hotels and airlines, which means no middleman fees, full control over your reservations, and easier changes if plans change. We give you the perfect plan. You execute it with confidence.

  • Travel agents book everything for you and earn commissions from hotels and airlines, so they're limited to properties that pay them. We're paid by you, so our recommendations are 100% unbiased. That means we can suggest the best boutique hotels, local guesthouses, Airbnb, and VRBO stays - options travel agents can't offer because there's no commission in it for them.

  • We focus on trips of 5 days or longer. Authentic cultural experiences take time - you need space to slow down, connect with locals, and savor the moments. Shorter trips feel rushed and we can't deliver the depth our clients expect. If you've only got a weekend, we're not the right fit.

  • Google gives you a million options. ChatGPT gives you generic lists. We give you a CURATED plan based on your taste, pace, and goals. Plus, we've done the research - vetted every restaurant, timed every route, flagged every tourist trap. You skip hours of overwhelm and show up ready to enjoy.

  • Yes. I dive deep into research - reading travel forums, studying local blogs, cross-referencing recommendations, and vetting every spot before it goes in your itinerary. Personal experience helps, but thorough research and curation is what makes a great plan. You get vetted recommendations, not just a list scraped from Google.