Pocahontas State Park

York River State Park

Sky Meadows State Park

Occoneechee State Park

Grayson Highlands State Park

Natural Tunnel State Park

Staunton River State Park

Eno River State Park

Falls Lake State Recreation Area

Douthat State Park

Lake Waccamaw State Park

Crowders Mountain State Park

Hunting Island State Park

Huntington Beach State Park

Oconee State Park

I am a female solo dayhiker and nature photographer. Currently I have hiked all VA State Parks and I am working on NC and SC.  Here are my favorite parks so far.  

Murrells Inlet

Scottsburg

Williamsburg

Saint Helena Island

Mouth of Wilson

Lake Waccamaw

Chesterfield

Wake Forest

Durham

Duffield

Delaplane

Clarksville

Millboro

South Carolina

Mountain Rest

North Carolina

Kings Mountain

State Park Hiking

I specialize in the NYC area, where I lived for the past 4 years, and Pittsburgh PA where I was born and lived most of my life. However, I have also traveled to over 20 countries and 30 states that I am happy to help you with!

I am also well-versed in day trip, weekend trip, or week long options, including hiking, foodie places, adventures, and more! My favorite part of traveling is immersing myself in the culture and getting a feel for various neighborhoods. If you're wondering what country or city is best for you, what activities you can do in and outside of town, where the favorite food is, or even how long to spend in each destination, let's get together and chat! I am happy to share my insights and give advice about what would be best for you!!

Here are example topics we can discuss:

✨ helping you find where you should travel on your next trip based on your personal preferences (i.e. favorite type of vacations, personality types, what you want to get out of the location, etc)

✨ tips on how to travel mindfully and safely, and what I do to prepare for my next trip

✨ suggesting a quick-look sample trip itinerary

✨ giving advice on where to save and splurge when it comes to your location

If you are staying in either destination for longer than 2 days or at the very beginning of your planning and have a ton of questions, I'd suggest going for the 60 minute option over the 20 or 30 minutes. 

How long is your trip and how many days you'd like me to suggest a plan for you?

Where do you want to go?  (please list the city and country so that it is a rather specific answer)


What have you already booked anything? (ex: accommodations, tours, car rental, restaurant reservations)

What are any specific special needs/wants? (ex: food allergies, specific diet restrictions, personal preferences, accessibility needs, etc)

Anything SPECIFIC you want to do/see on your trip? (ex. my last clients wanted to go on the Hooker Valley Trail in South Island New Zealand) 

What are your favorite things to do on a trip? Here are some examples:

Outdoor (hiking, beaches, boat trips, parks, etc)
Historic (museums, historic spots, architecture, etc)
Day Trips (i.e. places you can reach from your specified city)
Adventure (ziplining, paragliding, more strenuous hikes, etc)
Foodie (top restaurants, cool pastries, local hotspots, etc)

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Ever notice how some people seem to make traveling look easy? More likely than not, it’s because they started with a great itinerary. However, creating the perfect plan starts way before you start packing your duffel bag. The proliferation of phone apps and easy access to travel information makes trip-planning more user-friendly. However, creating a great personalized itinerary requires more than an account of tripIt.com and a desire to travel. It takes a strategy that funnels all that raw data into a plan that can you can execute quickly.

I'll ask you specific questions and details about your past travel experiences. All of which will go into a truly personalized travel experience and ultimately bring unexpected and priceless value to your trip. This process will include:

✨ If you'd like me to plan your entire trip, you'll have your trip plan from when you land to when you leave. If you'd like a specific part of your trip planned that is fine too. 

✨ Logistical details (getting to/from the airport, how to get to/from your day trip, activities listed in recommended order etc.) 

✨ Activities personalized to your interests per day, food options per day, levels of accommodation options, and any additional items you need/want

✨ links to relevant booking information

How long is your trip and how many days you'd like me to plan for you?

Where do you want to go? (please list the city and country so that it is a rather specific answer)


What have you already booked? (ex: accommodations, tours, car rental, restaurant reservations)

Anything SPECIFIC you want to do/see on your trip? (ex. my last clients wanted to do a mixture of hiking and breweries in New England for the fall) 

What are your favorite things to do on a trip? Here are some examples:
Outdoor (hiking, beaches, boat trips, parks, etc)
Historic (museums, historic spots, architecture, etc)
Day Trips (i.e. places you can reach from your specified city)
Adventure (ziplining, paragliding, more strenuous hikes, etc)
Foodie (top restaurants, cool pastries, local hotspots, etc)

Tell me a bit about your past travel experiences (both good and bad)!

English

Italian

Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

United States

Italy

Croatia

Portugal

France

Spain

New York City, NY, USA

Switzerland

Houston, TX, USA

Washington D.C., DC, USA

Lisbon, Portugal

Nice, France

Genoa, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy

Germany

Belgium

Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Paris, France

London, UK

Edinburgh, UK

United Kingdom

New Zealand

Queenstown, New Zealand

Elizabeth Palumbi

I specialize in an array of areas across the USA, Europe, and NZ where I have visited and/or digitally worked in over the past decade.

I love to plan for a day nearby, weekend away, week long getaway, or 2-week trips to far away destinations! My favorite part about traveling is immersing myself into different cultures, jumping into new adventures, and exploring new places. If you're looking for tailored, personalized recommendations and wondering what is right for you, I'd love to help you figure it out! I love finding quaint coffee shops, boutique places to stay, best food spots, and fun adventures. If this sounds like you - let's chat!

Typically the recommendations are in steps, so 10 recs are good for a day or short weekend, 20 recs are for a few days away, and 40 recs are a week or two trip. Just keep in mind when picking the level of recommendations - you'd be surprised at how quickly the recommendations are placed into days. 

Will it be a road trip, rely on public transportation, or be in walking distance?

What is the location you'll be in, how long, and for what time of year?

How many people are traveling? or is it solo?

What do you gravitate towards while traveling? What do you avoid?

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