This guide will take you to all of my hotel stays all around the world. It will ONLY list places that I truly enjoyed and would return to. I have always wanted to have all of my hotels in one place and this is a great way to do it and to share it! I will go in alphabetical order by country and will add to it as I travel! Hopefully you find this helpful on your future trips!!! **If you're familiar with this site then you likely know that I will get a small commission at no cost to you for my booking.com links listed here. Please know that it helps me so much as a creator and someone who is sharing all my tips. I also have NOT left out airbnb stays or other great places that are not on booking.com because I want to share the true best experiences we've had with or without commission! I hope this also shows that you can trust my reviews and recommendations are made with honesty and only about places I've personally stayed.

Chances are, if you've seen a picture of any of the epic towns of the Cinque Terre in Italy you now want to go! How could you not?! It is one of the most visually stunning places I've ever visited. On top of that it has incredible beaches, charming villages, no cars, the dreamiest hikes, wine, food, activities, and endless options for a wonderful vacation in Italy! This is your guide to visiting the Cinque Terre region in Italy. This guide will include all of the things you should know before visiting this region. Included in this guide by section 1. Why should you go 2. How to get to the Cinque Terre by train 3. How to get to the Cinque Terre by car & parking info 4. What are the 5 towns and how do you choose one to base in 5. The Towns of La Spezia & Levanto & why they are important (the book ends of the Cinque Terre) 6. Costs within the Cinque Terre 7. The Cinque Terre Card: what is it, and why do you need it? 8. Tips for hiking 9. How crowded is it? How to beat the crowds 10. Where to stay 11. Where to eat 12. Things to do Why am I qualified to make this guide? I have now visited the Cinque Terre 4 times. I have spent well over 2 full weeks within the 5 towns and I have visited most recently in 2023 and 2024 so I have a lot of current and up to date knowledge of the area. I solo traveled here in 2023 and I also planned a vacation for 11 people in the Cinque Terre in 2024 so I am well versed in navigating the area. As always with my guides I am happy to consult with you as well. Feel free to reach out to me through email : planformedani@gmail.com or instagram at @planforme.dani

This is a guide to an Island hopping itinerary of: Athens-Andros-Syros-Naxos-Paros This guide will cover how to island hop through 4 incredible Greek Islands. It will cover things to do, places to eat, how to get around, and where to stay in each place. I have personally been to every single place included in this guide (except one! you'll see). These islands are a bit more off the beaten path than the usual tourist trail of Mykonos and Santorini. They are WELL worth visiting and should be on every travelers list! I believe you will find this guide extremely helpful and it will make your island hopping trip a breeze! I have listed personal descriptions about every single thing listed to give you a clearer idea of what to expect. If you're interested in other islands I have also been to Santorini, Mykonos, and Milos and would be happy to explore those with you as well! I can also help with my planning process for any island adventure you may want.. believe me I've researched a ton of them! Please also feel free to reach out to me through email: planformedani@gmail.com or at planforme.dani on instagram with any questions! I really am happy to help!

This is a guide for how to visit the Champagne region without a tour! There are so many group tours to the champagne region from Paris, but I strongly believed I could do it myself, and I was VERY successful. While group tours hold a lot of value for many people, I noticed group tours to champagne were quite expensive and there wasn't a lot of freedom to pick and choose what you wanted. I created my own itinerary and we LOVED visiting this region and it was truly so easy! This will be an itinerary of what we did each day, where we stayed, where we ate and drank, and what we saw during our time in Reims & Epernay. I will also include at the end things I would do if I had more time... or should I say... WILL DO because I know we will return. This itinerary involves taking the train from Paris but will also include other options. It includes a full day spent in Reims, France and a full day spent in Epernay. With 2 nights in a hotel in Reims. It will include a cost breakdown, where to make reservations, and some small gems we really loved! I am also MORE than happy to consult with you about this itinerary to help you pick and choose what suits your needs. Feel free to reach out with questions before or after purchasing at planformedani@gmail.com or planforme.dani on instagram

I am currently preparing for my 8th visit to Paris. I am in love with this city and I am very passionate about exploring as much of it as humanly possible throughout my lifetime. This is the list I would send my friends/family if they said to me "Dani, I'm going to Paris". I would be more than happy to consult with you about your trip to Paris and how to work these favorites into specific itineraries for specific areas. Feel free to email me at planformedani@gmail.com or reach out on instagram at @planforme.dani You can also book a consult or itinerary with me here through thatch! I have spent a lot of time here getting off the beaten path and seeing many things beyond the main sites. I have tried some popular things like going up in the Eiffel Tower and visiting the Notre Dame and some popular spots to eat and hang out. But I have also gotten way off the beaten path with things like a Street Art tour in the Belleville neighborhood, or visiting some more quirky dinner spots. I find this to be a fun and vibrant guide to Paris that takes you to some wonderful places.

I have visited Italy pretty extensively now. I have been to Tuscany, Puglia, the Dolomites, Mont Blanc, Amalfi, Cinque Terre + Ligurian Coast, Rome, etc and spent a lot of time exploring the country. Along the way I have gathered up some recommendations from places I've loved. This will be a growing guide as I continue to travel throughout Italy so make sure to save it and check back for updates! I have also in my visits seen/visited hotels that look fantastic and have great locations, amenities, etc. Or put my friends/family up in places that they've since reviewed for me. I will make sure to be very clear throughout this guide which stays I recommend from personal experience and which I believe to be great recs. ***My notes on each place will be in the notes section under the stay so make sure to click to read them!***

This guide is a full itinerary for a road trip from North to South in Albania. It will start with basic info you should know for traveling within Albania such as visa info, currency, safety, weather, pharmacy, etc. It will cover everything you should do and see as well as where to stay and eat in each place. It will also include alternative ideas for each place and things we didn't get to reach. Throughout this guide I will cover Theth (a mountain paradise) Durres (a laid back beach town) Berat (a UNESCO world heritage city) and surrounding wineries Himare (an incredible town on the Albanian Riviera) Ksamil (the Southern tip of the Albanian Riviera & across from Corfu Greece) Tirana (the capital city of Albania) Dhermi ( a town we didn't make it to that I wish we did) I will also create mini guides for each of these locations in case you're not spending that much time in Albania and want to hit specific places. Most importantly I am HAPPY to consult with you about ANYTHING you want to know in this itinerary. You can reach me very easily at planformedani@Gmail.com and at planforme.dani on instagram. Do not hesitate to reach out before, after, or even if you're not purchasing this guide. I am always just happy to help!

We just came back from traveling in Albania and we visited so many amazing and unique areas. From the mountains, to the riviera, and the historical towns in between. We LOVED our time in Albania. This guide will show you the wonderful places we stayed and LOVED as well as many beautiful spots we saw along the way that I would have also loved to have stayed in and would go back to someday. This is the result of lots of research and thought put into these curated spots. In the notes section of each I will list reasons why these places appealed to me and why I think they would be great stays or why I KNOW they were. I will indicate which places we stayed in ourselves as well. Please feel free to reach out to me any time with any questions at planformedani@gmail.com or @planforme.dani on instagram. Also know that if you book hotels through my recommendations I do receive a small commission at no cost what so ever to you! It could help me to keep finding and recommending these great spots!

We loved Lagos! Lagos felt like the perfect mix of authentic culture and also was touristy enough to keep us very entertained! It was wonderful to be able to walk to so many beaches, and hiking along the coast was one of our favorite things we did during this trip. We loved the food and the kindness of all of the people we met. Even the streets in Lagos were creative and decorative. The great thing about this area is that if you have a car you can access SO MUCH within an hour of Lagos. I will not list anything in this guide that is beyond an hour. MOST things in this guide you can do entirely without a car, but I will list some things in which a car will be required. I will split the guide into two sections.. with and without car. Believe me there is PLENTY to do here either way! This guide will include all of the things we did while in Lagos. It will include our favorite beaches, places to eat, and things to do. It will also include things I would LOVE to do if we had more time in this beautiful town!

There is so much to see and do in and around Venice, Italy that you could easily spend quite a few days here. This guide will detail MORE than enough things to do in 3-4 days in Venice and the surrounding islands. If you want MORE to do I've also spent time in the Prosecco Hills and the town of Treviso which are both about 45 minutes outside of Venice, feel free to reach out. I have also spent time in the nearby Dolomites so again, I am happy to consult with you about any of those areas as well! This guide will detail why you should visit Venice. -How to best arrive & exit Venice & how to get around while you are there. -Include multiple options for where to stay, all of which I have personally stayed in and can recommend. From luxury (our honeymoon hotel), to airbnb with an incredible water door onto the canal, to a more budget friendly hotel that also has a stunning canal view. There are options for everyone in Venice. -It will detail some amazing things to see, do, eat, and drink in Venice! -It will also detail how to take small day trips to neighboring islands of Burano, Murano, Torcello, and Mazzorbo. Why Venice? Venice is such a fantastic and romantic city.  Walking along or boating along the canals is an experience I truly believe you want to have in your lifetime.  Once you get the hang of it, it definitely feels like a "little big city".  You can walk to anything in Venice if you don't mind getting your steps in.  You can also get around by water bus, water taxi, and the famous gondolas.  You can eat SO well here and drink great wines at reasonable prices.  There are countless things to do and see here and the islands off of Venice are equally as exciting and beautiful!  This guide will detail tons of options for things to do in Venice.  Most of them I have done, I will add a few things I haven't done that I find would be truly worthwhile.  This way you can pick and choose what appeals best to you.  ***I am also available for consultation about your Venice trip and would love to talk to you and work with you to create your perfect experience! Please feel free to reach out to me any time at planformedani@gmail.com

This guide will detail how to spend a fantastic 4 days in Barcelona. It will details things to see, do, eat, and drink. It will also detail some incredible tours, and one visit outside of the city. It will include tips & "need to know" info about Barcelona. It will also include things I would add if I had more time, or alternate activities if you're not committed to the entire itinerary. You can also reach out to me any time for a consultation concerning the itinerary. This itinerary is FULL so if you're a slower traveler you could use it over 5-6 days.

This guide will cover a 2 week road trip in Croatia. The guide starts at Rovinj on the Istrian Peninsula and ends in Dubrovnik. It will include how far you are driving each day, where to stop, where to stay, where to eat, things to do in each place, and any other information I feel can be useful to you as a traveler. Road Trip Itinerary Rovinj to Plitvice Lakes: 3 hours Plitvice Lakes to Trojir: 2 hours & 15 minutes Trojir to Split: 45 minutes Split to Korcula (car ferry): 2 hours & 30 minutes Korcula to Orebic (car ferry): 20 minutes A Orebic to Ston: 1 hour Ston to Dubrovnik: 1 hour

This guide will be focused on visiting the UNESCO World Heritage city of Berat in Albania. It will include the things I did and where I stayed while I was there, as well as new discoveries and other beautiful accommodation, food, and activities I found while there. It will also include some basics for traveling in Albania such as currency, safety, weather, how to get around etc. Berat is an incredible city with so much beauty. We visited numerous wineries in this area, stayed in a beautiful family run hotel, had incredible experiences with the local people, and overall just loved the vibe of this place! This guide will give you more than enough to do for 48 hours in Berat and additional things to do if you spend more time!

This is a guide for Athens and Alimos Greece. If you are not familiar with Alimos (I wasn't either), it is a seaside town on the coast and is very close to Athens. It makes for a great city break from the heat of Athens. If you are heading to the Greek Islands for the summer it's very likely you'll pass through Athens. There is a wealth of things to do here. We've been a few times now and I still have things on my list that I'd like to see and do in future trips. This guide will cover all of the things that I have personally done, seen, and eaten in Athens. *Including a mini street food our that we personally created and did! It will also cover things I have researched that sound amazing and that I wish to do on future trips. Why Athens? Personally I find Athens to be an incredible city. Not everyone wants to spend time in Athens, but we really enjoyed Athens and found it had a lot to offer. There are lots of great things to do and see here and so much history. We have visited twice so this guide for Athens will include quite a bit. You can pick and choose what you would find most enjoyable for a day or two here at the beginning and possibly also the end of your trip. I am going to divide this Athens portion into 2 sections. The first will be for more of the heart of Athens and first timers or people who love all of the main and major things in the city. We also created our own mini street food tour here and that is included as well.   The second section is with a base in Alimos. This is likely for people who have already been to Athens and have seen all of the history and main sites. Or for people who just don't care and would rather beach and chill during their day or two in Athens. 

This is a mini guide to Himare, Albania. I call it a mini guide since I am only covering one location. This guide will cover: -Ways to get to Himare -Where to stay in Himare -What to do/see in Himare -How much time to spend here -Essential information: currency, cash, driving, getting around, weather, time to visit, stores, etc. Himare is one of the most incredible places we've been in Albania and we felt so at home in this charming town. If you love finding incredible hidden gem beaches, relaxing in the sun, having amazing dinners in the evenings, and beautiful views surrounding you... Himare is your spot! The vibe here is very chilled out in the best way. It is also a close drive to quite a few other incredible day spots in Albania. If you plan to visit other parts of Albania as well I suggest you grab my full guide to 2 weeks in Albania!

This is a mini guide to Theth, Albania. I call it a mini guide since I am only covering one location. This guide will cover: -Ways to get to Theth -Where to stay in Theth -What to do/see in Theth -How much time to spend here -Essential information: currency, cash, driving, getting around, weather, time to visit, stores, etc. Theth is one of the most beautiful places we've been in Albania and the world. If you love mountains, this is your spot. It is so stunning, peaceful, and picture perfect. I highly recommend making your way to Theth if you've made it to Albania.

This guide will cover a 5 night itinerary for driving the "Romantic Road" in Germany. Although the itinerary covers 5 nights you will visit 8 locations. There is no more than 2 hours driving per day. You can also stretch this into a longer itinerary by staying in more locations or staying multiple nights in one location. One reason I strongly believe in the value of my guides is that I have personally lived them. We followed this itinerary in its entirety and I am not recommending anything that I didn't do or enjoy. The guide will detail: -Time in transit to get from each place to the next -Where to stay in each place -Things to do in each place -Major attractions not to miss -Where to eat in each place -Additional ideas if you have more time Our journey began with Fussen and ended with Frankfurt. You can also travel this route in reverse by simply following this itinerary backwards. You could also easily start and return to Munich or Frankfurt depending on your travel plans. As with all of my guides I am more than available and happy to consult with you about anything and everything! Just send me a message: planformedani@gmail.com

Philadelphia is my home. I grew up here and have lived here all of my life. I would LOVE to share my expertise about my city with you. How can I help you? -Itinerary Planning -Guides of different Philadelphia Neighborhoods -Where to stay -What to eat -What to see and do Reach out to me at planformedani@gmail.com We can also discuss cost through email when I know more of what you are looking for!

Portland is an incredible city for a weekend get away! I went with a group of girlfriends but this itinerary could truly be for just about anyone. This will include 3 days of things we did and enjoyed in Portland and additional things I would have done if we had more time. I am happy to consult with you about this itinerary as well through phone, email, or video chat. Start by emailing me at planformedani@gmail.com Portland had a LOT to offer. There was delicious seafood, beautiful scenery, lots of cute shops, bars, and cafes, lobster fishing, and many breweries! I was very impressed by this city. Portlands airport is also very easy to get to and you can enjoy your time in Portland car free! There are some things you can do additionally with a car that I will include. But a car is not necessary. This includes where to stay, a 3 day itinerary, and some extras.

Philadelphia is my area of expertise! I have lived here my entire life and Fairmount is the neighborhood I currently live in. There is so much to see and do in Philadelphia that as I make guides I'm going to divide them up by neighborhood. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me for a consultation about any area or about itineraries to work throughout the whole city . This guide will include over 50 places that this neighborhood has to see/do/and eat. I have a special insight living here and having truly tried, seen, and done almost everything there is to do here. I will include personal notes about everything I add to this guide, and will add some great local tips! I have included sections for -what to see (museums, parks etc) -Restaurants -Casual Dining -Taverns (we have SO MANY) -Pizza shops -Coffee shops -Additional things to do I have also included an itinerary for a Friday evening, full Saturday, and Sunday morning. Fairmount is arguably one of the best places to live in Philadelphia. It is also one of the best areas to visit. It is full of museums, shops, food, activities, etc. If you're in Philadelphia it's likely you'll spend a good bit of your time here. If you are short on time feel free to reach out so I can help you prioritize what is important to you. planformedani@gmail.com

This guide is for anyone visiting Portugal in the summer that wants to get down to the Algarve and see some incredible towns and beaches. This itinerary has you spending most of your trip in the Algarve. However, it does not leave out Lisbon and Sintra as I feel both of these locations are essential and not to be missed. This guide will be full of suggestions for things to do, see, and eat, and many many beaches that are worth visiting! It's a GREAT summer itinerary for visiting Portugal. This guide takes you through Sintra, Tavira, Albufiera, Lagos, and Lisbon. It also features quite a few stops in between! This guide will feature things that I have personally done and are vetted by me and my experience through my time in Portugal. This itinerary is done with a car.

This is a mini guide to Sintra, Portugal. I HIGHLY recommend spending a night or even two in Sintra instead of just passing through on a day trip. Sintra, Portugal is a magical place. It is the town where royalty spent their summers, and it shows! The fact that it is just about 45 minutes from Lisbon makes it even better, it is so easily accessible. I have been to Sintra twice and I still haven’t seen it all. The first time I went, it was just a for day trip and just wished I had more time. The second time, we stayed overnight and I still found myself wishing I had more time! I would advise spending a night or even a weekend in Sintra. The town of Sintra itself is charming and easy to walk around and enjoy. During my first time there, I didn’t even get to explore the town because we got off the train, grabbed lunch, and immediately started walking up to the Pena Palace. It was like a tease to only be able to explore a small portion of this gorgeous city, so for my second visit to Sintra, I didn’t make that same mistake. We enjoyed spending our time walking around and checking out all of the pastry shops, little bars, cute stores, and restaurants. In this guide you'll find all of my favorite spots, as well as where to stay, what to do, and what I STILL think I would do if I visit again!

Lisbon is one of those cities that I know we’ll keep going back to throughout our lives. This beautiful city has so much to offer. The hills are a huge part of the charm, the views from so many different locations are breathtaking. The tile buildings here are beautiful and so unique. The trolleys and funiculars add to the experience and make traversing the city so much fun. The food is excellent, there are so many options, and so much to see. It is easy to understand why Lisbon is a popular place of residence for expats from all over the world, we could actually see ourselves living in Lisbon some day, too. I have been to Lisbon multiple times so I have a lot of recommendations here!  Hopefully you can pick and choose what suits you best on your stay in Lisbon! The things I've listed should give you more than enough to do for a few days. This guide will include everything I've personally done in Lisbon with honest details about each location. I will also list some wish-list spots in a section at the end that includes things that I still haven't done yet in Lisbon that I have planned and researched and hope to do on a future visit.

This is a mini guide for the Island of Syros, Greece. I call it a "mini guide" because I have a larger and fuller 2 week Greek Island Itinerary. But if you're mixing and matching islands and just want to know about Syros, then this is the guide for you! When we decided to return to Greece, I knew I wanted to look for something a little bit different. I spent countless hours Googling islands and reading blogs, and the honest truth is I don’t think you could go to a place in Greece that you wouldn’t like. There were a few reasons I chose Syros though and I am glad that I did. Syros is special and different from other Greek islands I have visited. It has a very local feel and a bustling center in Ermoupoli. There is real life going on here and the island isn't JUST for tourism. Syros has wineries, amazing restaurants, incredible beaches, hiking, beautiful streets and alleys to wander down, and so much more. There is an incredible charm to visiting a different type of Greek island and I highly recommend staying here for a few days. This guide will include everything that we did in Syros... tours that we loved, places we ate, beaches we went to, how to get around, and our favorite parts. I spent countless hours researching this trip before we went to make sure we got the best possible experience. It will also include things we'd have done if we had more time and things that I'd still love to see on this incredible island.

This is a mini guide for the Island of Paros, Greece. I call it a "mini guide" because I have a larger and fuller 2 week Greek Island Itinerary. But if you're mixing and matching islands and just want to know about Paros, then this is the guide for you! Paros is increasing rapidly in popularity and it would be worth your while to get here while it is still so incredibly charming. Paros is truly stunning and I think is a far more appealing choice than flocking to Mykonos like the rest of the world. This guide will include everything that we did in Paros... tours that we loved, places we ate, beaches we went to, how to get around, and our favorite parts. It will also include things we'd have done if we had more time and things that I'd still love to see on this incredible island.

This is a mini guide for the Island of Naxos, Greece. I call it a "mini guide" because I have a larger and fuller 2 week Greek Island Itinerary. But if you're mixing and matching islands and just want to know about Naxos, then this is the guide for you! Naxos is increasing rapidly in popularity and it would be worth your while to get here while it is still so incredibly charming. Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades Islands and there are so many amazing things to do and see here. This guide will include everything that we did in Naxos... tours that we loved, places we ate, beaches we went to, how to get around, and our favorite parts. It will also include things we'd have done if we had more time and things that I'd still love to see on this incredible island.

This is a mini guide to Andros Island. I created this guide for people who may be Island hopping and want information about a specific island but not my whole 2 week itinerary guide. Since you may be mixing and matching islands, this will help you to plan for Andros! Andros is an incredible and definitely still lesser known and discovered Island. Andros still has villages with that cyclade charm that you're looking for, but it also has so much more. There are hiking trails, incredible beaches, great restaurants, wonderful people, and truly stunning sunsets. This guide will mostly include things that we personally did while in Andros, where we stayed and where we ate. It will also include future ideas and things I wish we'd had more time for on our stay. Things we'd surely do if we returned.