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Plan your Greece trip with Joanna
Plan your dream Greece trip with Joanna, a travel writer and actress who splits her time between Athens and Brooklyn. Raised in Greece, she returns frequently for work, including writing 2023’s “Best of Greece” for Moon Travel Guides, and knows all the secret spots locals go.
Plan your European history trip with Alexandra
Alexandra is a pro at navigating Europe’s historic centers. In addition to leading tours in Poland, Ireland, and Belgium, she supports travelers planning everything from solo to multi-generational trips, and has a Master’s Degree in European history.
Plan your Texas trip with Audra
Audra is a born-and-raised Texan and history nerd who has been lucky enough to call Austin home for 30+ years after growing up in Dallas. She specializes in seeking out the best nature, local food and cultural activities.
Plan your Middle East + Vietnam trip with Ashley
Ashley has lived around the Middle East for years and traveled to 10 countries in the region, all of them solo. She specializes in seeking out the best local food, coffee, and nature, and is currently writing a cookbook alongside Iraqi women while advising tech startups in the region.
Plan your Ibiza trip with Aixa
Aixa has spent the last 5 years living on Ibiza and exploring the Balearic Island’s local art, food, hiking, and beach scenes. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she’s here to help you plan the perfect getaway to one of Spain’s top islands.
Plan your Finger Lakes trip with Emma
Emma moved back to her hometown of Ithaca in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes region a few years ago. She’s a photographer who manages a glamping site every summer and fall before setting off on her own travels during the winter.
Plan your Panama or Colombia trip with Silvana
Silvana is Colombian-Panamanian with an insatiable curiosity for the world. She’s traveled to 44 countries and explored her home of Panama just as extensively. You’ll usually find her on a hike with her dog and film camera, by the ocean, or uncovering a new spot.
Plan your Málaga & Andalusia trip with Cristina
Cristina is a teacher and content creator with a Master’s Degree in Tourism who loves sharing insights about her hometown of Málaga, the cultural riches of Andalucia, and helping travelers have more authentic experiences.
Plan your Miami, Puerto Rico, or NYC trip with Eleanor
Eleanor is an award‑winning travel planner who’s spent over a decade helping travelers explore Miami, San Juan, her hometown of New York City, and the best of Puerto Rico. She specializes in making expensive and challenging destinations accessible on any budget.
Plan your Porto & Douro Valley trip with Mayuri
Mayuri is based in Porto, Portugal. Travel has been both her work and her passion. She loves sharing cultural experiences, local cafés, and the best photo spots in the city and the Douro Valley.
Plan your European hiking, biking, or skiing trip with Lucyna
Lucyna is a Switzerland‑based teacher turned creative with a Master’s degree in Sustainability. When she’s not adventure-seeking on her mountain bike, skis, or on foot, she cozies up in local cafés, tea rooms, and bookstores.
Plan your New York City trip with Rachel
Rachel is a native New Yorker who specializes in seeking out the latest art exhibitions, ballet, vintage shops, and happy hours. A former travel guidebook editor, she is a pro at navigating New York.
Plan your Accra & Ghana trip with Leonie
Leonie is a London-born Ghanaian who moved to Accra a few years ago. She loves local fashion, finding good brunch spots, and taking pictures wherever she goes.
Plan your castles & vineyards trip with Kristin
Kristin is a language and social-studies teacher at international schools. Originally from Wisconsin, she settled down in Stuttgart, Germany, after having lived in 6 different countries. She spends her free time exploring castles and vineyards—often with a bubble tea in hand.
Plan your Puerto Vallarta trip with Kirsten
Kirsten is a travel writer who lived in 5 countries before choosing Puerto Vallarta as her home base in 2022. She loves helping travelers discover the best local spots—whether that’s a killer taco stand, a quiet beach, or the perfect spot for sunset margaritas.
Plan your Australia trip with Ann-Marie
Ann-Marie is a travel writer focused on the social and cultural aspects of travel. After 18 years in Sydney, she knows the Australian city inside and out—along with the country’s top draws from the Great Barrier Reef to the Outback.
Plan your trip with Arabella
Arabella is a former travel editor who’s traveled to over 100 countries, 22 of them solo. She’s always tracking the latest openings in global art hubs from New York to Venice and can also get help you maximize a weekend in Charleston, Santa Fe, and much more.
Top Destinations for 2026
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Slovenia
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Kenya
with Maria
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Sri Lanka
with Amenthi
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Greek Islands
with Gabi
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Copenhagen
with Julie
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Los Cabos
with Shaina
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Champagne
with Lucy
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Austin
with Audra
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Italy
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