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Sarah Lang
Lives in San Francisco, CA, USA
Hello! My full-time career is building unique, fully customized luxury travel itineraries to all corners of the world. Having lived abroad in Hungary, Spain, UK, Germany, and Hong Kong and traveled to a total of 70 countries, I ultimately decided to dedicate my life to helping others achieve their travel goals through my boutique luxury travel agency, Foray. Most recently in the past few years I've visited France, Italy, UK, Bali, Jordan, Mexico, Namibia, South Africa, Greenland, Iceland, Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, and Cuba. I'm continuously on the road traveling myself, and speaking and meeting with hotel and tour partners worldwide to stay up to date on their destinations. I absolutely love to help advise on topics such as: -- The best routing for an itinerary -- The best luxury hotels in each destination -- Which attractions to skip, which not to miss, and how best to plan ahead and avoid crowds -- Best modes of transportation and how to book -- Help narrow down destinations when you can't choose, and help suggest ones you may not have thought about -- Group travel: how to book and negotiate a room block, air, book activities, etc. -- Cruises: which cruise line and style is right for you? -- Group tour companies: how to choose the right company and experience for you. -- California travel: As a California native, there's nowhere I know better than here! Whether it's a full road trip or Yosemite, Big Sur, the desert, Tahoe, redwoods, or LA, I have loads of insider tips for California travel. -- And much more - if you'd like to know if I can assist on a particular topic, please ask! Depending on what we discuss, I may be able to assist with booking hotels, cruises, or tours for you with additional perks or promotions that are only available when booking through a travel advisor. Please don't hesitate to reach out, I look forward to connecting with you! Cheers, Sarah
Boutique • People & Culture • History • Romantic • Wellness • Luxury • Business • Sustainable/Eco • Female Solo • Adventure • Foodie • Family • Couples • Groups • Architecture • Relaxation • Wine
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Kenneth Rayburn
Lives in Arcata, CA, USA
Topo Tours was born in the Mojave Desert in 2020 and polished in the harsh mountains of Northern California some years later. Topo USA is a collection of custom self-guided tours, outdoor information, and itineraries. Topo is committed to curating exceptional travel experiences that showcase the USA’s public land while positively impacting the places we visit. Are you looking for something else? Contact me today to start planning your next adventure! ~ Instagram, @topotoursusa ~ Email: kenneth@topotoursusa.com or, visit my Thatch shop for guides. Click (hire me) for travel services. or fill out this form, ( https://forms.gle/F4isdWSf6oX7JLTz8 ) SUBSCRIBE for new guides added weekly or for a chance to win a discount code or a free guide. Check out my free guides. All custom guides are available for public purchase once the trip is complete. Enjoy. Every guide includes an interactive map, meaning you can directly open it on Google Maps from your phone, call restaurants, or book hotels via links when you click on a place. Don't forget to download the free Thatch App to get easier access from your phone. Guides coming soon: Humboldt hikes, Taylor Pond map, San Diego Itinerary.
Family • Adventure • Outdoors • Foodie • Backpacker • Female Solo • Photography • Van Life • Overlanding • Sustainable/Eco • Budget • Business • Slow Travel • Luxury • Wellness • Romantic • Art • Architecture • History • People & Culture • Boutique • I build custom local tours helping local business. This is the first app I've seen that can really help me organize itinerarys. Great idea. • Road Trip • Relaxation • RV • Camping • Pets • Digital Nomads • 50+ • Accessibility • Coffee • Wine
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Michelle Sandmann
Lives in Portland, ME, USA
I am an avid travel enthusiast with extensive experience planning trips for myself and husband, friends, family, and colleagues. Once inspiration for a trip strikes, I become fully immersed in the planning process, and now, I am excited to help others create their dream adventures! My journey into travel planning began with a life-changing trip to Iceland, where my now-husband proposed. Since then, I have been the go-to travel planner for my circle, constantly urged by friends and family to pursue this professionally. Today, I am thrilled to share my passion for travel planning and itinerary building with you. I specialize in crafting travel experiences that seek out epic landscapes and nature. Whether it's adventurous hikes, cycling, mountain biking, camping, RVing, horseback riding, snorkeling, or scuba diving, I have a knack for finding the best spots and activities to make any trip unforgettable. I particularly enjoy slow travel and own a Class C RV, which I have driven across the United States along with my two dogs. I am well-versed in using tools like RV Life Pro to plan detailed road trip itineraries, ensuring every journey is smooth and enjoyable. Based in the Portland, Maine area, I am a strong advocate for loving where you live. Maine holds a special place in my heart, and I would love to show you all the incredible experiences this beautiful state has to offer.
Adventure • Van Life • Sustainable/Eco • Budget • Slow Travel • Nature
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Kacper
Lives in Hallormsstadhur, Iceland
I’m all about discovering hidden gems and showing people new places off the beaten path. As weird as it may sound I love planning and creating maps, finding best spots and then going there. Let me take you on a journey! You can reach me at: Whatsapp (+354)8446963 Email ka.oslo.norge@gmail.com Most of my knowledge comes from the local people and I assure you they know best. By choosing me you are choosing quality and: Local Expertise: I offer in-depth knowledge of the locations I cover, providing an authentic experience. Customized Itineraries: Tailored guides for diverse interests, from historical sites to off-the-beaten-path adventures. Engaging Content: Interactive maps with multimedia elements for an immersive exploration. Responsive Support: Prompt and helpful customer support for any travel inquiries. User-Friendly Design: Easy-to-navigate maps with clear information for a hassle-free experience. Comprehensive Coverage: Guides covering major landmarks and hidden gems. Multilingual Support: Accessible to an international audience with multilingual support. Value-Added Content: Beyond mapping, providing tips, local insights, and exclusive deals for a richer travel experience.
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This Wild Soul - Alice
Lives in London, UK
Hi, I'm Alice! I have a fondness for seeking out unique, once in a lifetime, once in a destination experiences. I've personally explored 32 countries to date. My favourite destinations so far have been Flores in Indonesia, Varanasi in India, Nyungwe in Rwanda and Chiapas State in Mexico -because they were all a little off the beaten path and totally magical! I'm an experienced solo traveller and a small group travel leader! I love trying new things, connecting with locals, hiking through nature & seeing different cultures unique and quirky traditions! I work as a freelance Travel Coordinator for the global adventure travel company WeRoad ( https://www.weroad.co.uk/ ) leading small group adventure tours to worldwide destinations several times a year. If small group travel with fab vibes is your jam, you're welcome to use my discount code: INCOORLEAKEALI for 10% OFF ANY of their tours. If you prefer doing your own thing and customising your own bespoke trip, read on... because you're in safe hands with these guides! I'm a thorough researcher and planning trips is my forte. I've taken great care over these resources, they also, where possible, empower locals I highly recommend and have personally worked with. This is invaluable because when you get on the ground the most useful thing in many of these destinations is contacts you can trust and are dependable! When I'm not planning my next trip, I spend my days as a rowing coach and freelance artist/designer. You might also find me attempting to touch my toes at yoga, or learning to dance with fire poi! One of my favourite places on earth is actually Burning Man Festival and as you can imagine I have a joie de vivre nature and that's just what your trip will have if you choose my services! So, if you want the best travel experience poss, search up my destination guides with confidence, purchase a custom itinerary or hop on a destination consultation with me, and I will thoroughly prep you for your best time ever! x
Adventure • Outdoors • Backpacker • Female Solo • Photography • Sustainable/Eco • Budget • Wellness • Art • Architecture • People & Culture • History • Foodie • Couples • Groups • Digital Nomads
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Danielle Cohen
Lives in Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
Ciao! My name is Danielle and I'm a Californian from San Diego, who's been living full time in Florence, Italy since 2020. I studied in Florence in 2016 and absolutely fell in love with the food, culture, and history, and made it my mission to move back. I moved right before the pandemic, and staying here through all the lockdowns and pandemic life really helped me discover slow travel and find all of Italy's beauty, including lesser known gems, and off the beaten path travel spots. During my three years in Florence, I have wrote for publications like The Florentine, done freelance marketing with restaurants and a travel agency, giving me high insight into the best destinations, foodie spots, and more. I am here to help you make the most of your vacation in Italy with curated itineraries for every type of traveler and digital maps to help you enjoy THE BEST food each region has to offer. Let me do the work so you can just relax and enjoy, without any stress! I've had a very unique experience living in Italy the last 4 years, as I made my official move right before the pandemic, after visiting for years. Because of this I learned to travel locally and deeply throughout the numerous incredible destinations in Italy and for that I cater my travel services to finding the most local and mindful experiences, keeping true to discovering and appreciating Italy's culture.
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