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Plan your Tanzania safari or trip with Amanda
Amanda grew up at the foot of Kilimanjaro, where the Marangu trail passes her grandfather's house and the national park gate was a 15-minute drive from home. Together with her sister, she co-found Tanzania's locally owned, women-led safari company, and loves sharing Tanzania’s culture, food, wildlife, and warmth.
Plan your California, England or Normandy trip with Jackie
Jackie is a third-generation Angeleno and lifelong history buff who knows California from years of road trips, England from a childhood obsession she's chased back across the Atlantic many times, and Normandy from both its medieval past and her own family roots there.
Plan your Japan or Mexico trip with Sequoia
Sequoia is a conscious travel consultant and lifelong traveler who grew up between the U.S. and Japan, knows Mexico intimately, and blends culinary curiosity with slow, soulful travel everywhere she goes.
Plan your Barcelona trip with Dionne
Dionne is a Barcelona-based travel expert and mom who helps families, couples, and solo travelers plan trips to experience Barcelona like a local — from hidden neighborhood gems to kid-friendly favorites.
Plan your Italy trip with Annie
Annie has spent two decades living in Rome where she founded the city’s most iconic Vespa tour company, and fell in love with Italy’s iconic cities and off-the-radar seaside spots.
Plan your New England or Wildlife trip with Jess
Jess is a New York–based travel journalist and wildlife specialist who has explored nearly 70 countries across all seven continents, covering everything from New England road trips to dolphins in the Amazon.
Plan your Mexico City trip with Lorena
Lorena is a CDMX native passionate about food and travel, who jumped into the hospitality industry following a culinary school university degree in Condesa, Mexico City.
Plan your London trip with Mercy
Mercy is a London-based vegetarian who works in film and has a love for all things art, food, and live music.
Plan your Italy trip with Laura
Laura is a Rome-based freelance journalist with over a decade of experience writing about travel, art & culture, architecture & design, lifestyle, food & wine.
Plan your Finland trip with Faith
Faith moved to Finland with her husband and their two kids after living, working, and traveling as a family around Europe and the world. She can help you discover the Nordic country’s best saunas, wild swims, and forest walks.
Plan your Kenya and African safari trip with Maria
Maria is a lifelong adventurer born and raised in Nairobi who’s visited virtually every corner of Kenya. After a career in the non-profit sector, she's now a Travel Coach who works with women to help them experience the freedom of travel.
Plan your Greek Islands trip with Gabi
Gabi has quite literally written the book on travel in the Greek Islands. She runs culinary experiences & tours on her home island of Crete and splits her time between being a mum, a tech advisor, writing guidebooks, and island hopping.
Plan your trip to the world’s top wine regions with Lucy
Lucy is a UK-based wine writer with a certification from the American Sommelier Association who specializes in seeking out boutique wineries, hotels, and local food in the world's top wine regions.
Plan your Lisbon & Algarve trip with Ligia
Born and raised in the Algarve, Ligia has lived in Lisbon for the last 20 years and traveled to over 75 countries. You’ll usually find her exploring, running her sustainable travel startup, or spending time with her dog, Alma.
Plan your Sri Lanka trip with Amenthi
Amenthi was born and grew up in Sri Lanka, and returned after 8 years working abroad to fall in love with the country all over again. She is a mom of two, works in aid, has a deep love for her country, and travel overall.
Plan your Croatia or Slovenia trip with Tina
Tina is a tour guide and native Slovenian who loves everything to do with nature. From forest walks foraging for tea, to afternoons spent by the water swimming and paddle boarding she knows her way around the best walks, food experiences, and local spots in Slovenia and Croatia.
Plan your Portugal trip with Marga
Marga is a Lisbon-based travel writer, portrait photographer & SEO specialist with a passion for exploring the world. Originally from the Netherlands, she’s travelled solo to many destinations and visited nearly 70 countries. Marga’s journey has taken her from working as a flight attendant to a career in tech before fully embracing freelance life.
Plan your Lisbon & Azores trip with Sandra
Sandra is a Portuguese travel and fiction writer. Originally from the Azores, and based in Lisbon since 1997, she's the author of several Portugal guidebooks and loves helping others uncover the best local music, independent art, and cinema.
Plan your Los Cabos, Maui, or San Diego trip with Shaina
Shaina is a full-time digital nomad originally from California. She’s a sun chaser and surfer who spends much of her time in Mexico after falling in love with Cabo San Lucas, and also makes annual pilgrimages to Maui. She loves helping travelers plan their perfect destination wedding or bachelorette party, and discover the best local food and culture.
Plan your art & culture trip with Julie
Julie is a freelance travel, arts, and culture writer and editor who lives between Amsterdam and NYC and travels the world besides, making frequent touchdowns in cultural capitals across Europe, Asia, and Africa. She has a special affinity for African and Korean art.
Top Destinations for 2026
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Slovenia
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Kenya
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Sri Lanka
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Greek Islands
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Copenhagen
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Los Cabos
with Shaina
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Champagne
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Austin
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Italy
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