Trip planning, without the stress.
Connect with a verified Local Advisor who helps you make clearer, smarter decisions — before you go.
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150+ destinations
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100% 5-star reviews
40+ Ella-Certified advisors
Planning your next trip just got easier. Connect with a verified Local Advisor and get personalized tips, recs, and answers—fast.
1:1 Video call, with a Local Advisor
Talk through your plans, questions, and where you’re stuck — get answers you can trust.
A personal Trip Summary, tailored to you
After, get a summary with recommendations, notes & next steps, directly to your email.
Dedicated space to ask follow-up questions
Message your advisor with questions as you finalize your trip — so you never feel lost.
Top Ella Travel Experts
Our top most-requested Local Advisors in popular and up-and-coming destinations around the globe.
✔ Verified local knowledge
✔ Personalized to your needs
✔ 100% authentic advice
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Italy
Experience Italy through the eyes of Professional Travel Journalist & Rome local, Laura.
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Greece
Savor the Greek Islands like a local with expert intel from Crete local & foodie tour guide, Gabi.
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Japan
Explore Japan from the big cities to off-the-beaten path small towns with Sequoia’s expert lens.
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The Middle East
Explore the Middle East safely, meaningfully, and with confidence with support from Ashley.
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Barcelona
Experience Barcelona & Southern Spain through the eyes of Dionne, a local mom who knows the city with — and without — kids.
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Mexico City
Explore Mexico City’s food & culture scene with insights from professionally trained chef & CDMX native, Lorena.
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Art, Culture & Design
Explore art, design, and culture across Europe, Korea, and West Africa with acclaimed travel & culture writer, Julie.
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Wine Travel
Plan your journey through the world’s top wine regions with expert insight and boutique recs from wine professional, Lucy.
Explore 150+ Destinations.
Book with confidence. If we don’t have the right expert for your destination, we’ll let you know right away and refund you automatically.
Why book a travel consultation?
Our local advisors deliver unbiased advice from from their own lived experience. As a paid service, you can be confident you’re always getting the honest truth because they work for you, not for commissions.
Save Time – stop wasting hours comparing tabs and while knowing you’re not missing something better. Never miss out again.
Save Money – know what’s worth it — where to splurge, where to save, and how to avoid tourist traps. Never overpay again.
Get Exclusive Access – go beyond “top rated” and tourist traps to uncover experiences, places, know-how only locals are clued into.
Choose the right fit for your trip.
All Ella Advisors are evaluated personally by our team for true insider knowledge and local access. Unlike traditional travel agents we don’t work on commission or handle bookings; our Advisors focus exclusively on you and your needs — so you can be confident you’re getting the best, unbiased intel.
Ella Local Insider — £49
Local Insiders are Knowledgable Locals who can give you the inside scoop — fast. Perfect for frequent travelers, short city trips, restaurant recommendations, and weekends away.
30 minute video call
Up to 3 follow-up questions
Neighborhoods, local hidden gems, safety + cultural insights, logistics, and where to go / what to skip
Ella Verified for trusted local knowledge
Ella Travel Pro — £139
Travel Pros are specialized advisors who can wrangle complex and multi-destination trips into an actionable plan. Perfect for exploring new regions, challenging destinations, destination wedding & honeymoon planning and more.
60 minute video call
Unlimited follow-up questions for 10 days
All the benefits of Ella Local Advisors + deeper regional knowledge that comes from literally writing the (guide) book on the destination.
Ella Verified for trusted local knowledge
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Once you’ve booked a session, a member of the SoloTrvlr team will work with you to match you with the advisor best suited for your destination and personal travel style.
From there, it’s all about you. There’s no set structure for the conversation; your video session is completely collaborative and tailored to your travel plans and interests. You can ask questions, get advice, and discuss whatever you need for your trip.Once the consultation ends, you’ll receive a personalized Trip Summary with all of the intel and recommendations you and your Advisor covered in your session—so you don’t have to worry about taking notes!
And because we know questions may pop up as you finalize plans, we offer dedicated space to ask follow up questions — so you never feel lost.
Want more time? Just DM us on WhatsApp or email us and a member of our team will help you book additional time.
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Step 1: Pick the consultation type that’s right for your trip — either Ella Local Insider for quick recs and short trips, or Ella Travel Pro for longer, more complex trips and challenging destinations.
Step 2: Book in, noting your preferred date(s) and time(s) for a consultation in the "check out" process.
Step 3: Once booked, we will send you a pre-travel questionnaire to gather more details to ensure we match you with an advisor who matches your vibe. A member of the SoloTrvlr team will coordinate a time for your session, using your preferred dates and times and send you both a calendar invite to join the call. -
Every Advisor in our network is carefully vetted through a multi-step verification process to ensure she’s knowledgeable, trustworthy, reliable, and uniquely equipped to help independent travelers plan their dream trip.
Our Advisors are savvy, knowledgeable women with unique perspectives on their destinations. From sommeliers and pastry chefs to art insiders and modern historians to sun-seekers and nature lovers, they bring deep local expertise to every trip. And, as women, they inherently understand the importance of safety, authenticity, and connection while traveling.
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You can ask anything travel-related, from whether (and where) it’s safe to walk alone at night to practicalities like how to get around, and how much time is needed in a particular destination. Looking for more authentic things to do? Your Local Advisor will share her go-to neighborhood spots and steer you to a hyper-local Italian cooking class taught by a beloved nonna. She’ll also be quick to jump in and let you know if something you’re considering doing is overrated—and tell you what to do instead.
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We are adding new destinations every week, but if you happen to be planning a trip somewhere that we don’t yet have a match we’ll reach out and issue you a full refund straight away.
FAQs
Tell us what you’re planning — we can handle complexity.
We started Ella travel as a solo women’s travel app and have evolved after many starts, stumbles and learnings into a pre-trip guidance service for all travelers seeking real, human support.
“After building a career in the tech industry while traveling to 40+ countries, the one thing I know for certain AI can’t replace is authentic, lived experience.” — Kim, Co-founder & CEO
Our vision is to make that lived experience accessible to travelers anywhere through the world’s best living, breathing, human-powered network.
100% woman-founded, backed by Expedia & CitizenM Hotels.
Co-founders Kim Callender (right) and Arabella Bowen (left).
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