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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.

Kim Callender 6/2/26 Kim Callender 6/2/26

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.

Kim Callender 5/29/26 Kim Callender 5/29/26

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.

Kim Callender 5/27/26 Kim Callender 5/27/26

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.

Kim Callender 5/25/26 Kim Callender 5/25/26

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.

Kim Callender 5/15/26 Kim Callender 5/15/26

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.

Kim Callender 5/11/26 Kim Callender 5/11/26

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.

Kim Callender 5/8/26 Kim Callender 5/8/26

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.

Kim Callender 4/27/26 Kim Callender 4/27/26

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.

Kim Callender 4/20/26 Kim Callender 4/20/26

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.

Kim Callender 4/18/26 Kim Callender 4/18/26

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.

Kim Callender 4/15/26 Kim Callender 4/15/26

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.

Kim Callender 4/6/26 Kim Callender 4/6/26

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.

Kim Callender 3/30/26 Kim Callender 3/30/26

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.

Kim Callender 3/16/26 Kim Callender 3/16/26

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.

Kim Callender 3/9/26 Kim Callender 3/9/26

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.

Kim Callender 3/1/26 Kim Callender 3/1/26

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.