Ride a motorcycle the beautiful Hà Giang loop 

Hike to Annapurna Base Camp Trek 

Discover the Wadi Rum Desert  

Visit the ruins of Angkor Wat 

Road trippin' in Australia 

Go island hopping in the philippines 

Gamble in Las Vegas 

Walk on the Great Wall of China 

Off the beaten track: Admire orangutans in their natural habitat in Indonesia

Wander the wonderful world of the salt flats in Bolivia 

Visit the multifaceted japan 

Walk the Salkantay trail in Peru with the final destination of Machu Pichu  

Go ballooning in Bagan  

Take the slow boat from Thailand to Laos  

Tramp to Everest Base Camp  

Spot Gibbons and zipline from treehouse to treehouse at the Gibbon Experience  

Behold the Staircase to the Moon in Broome

Dip into Devil's Pool on top of the Victoria falls

Swim in the infinity pool of the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore 

Road trip through Europe by train  

Treehouse Nicaragua

Giraffe Manor

House on water

Tromsø Ice Domes

Planning a world trip may seem overwhelming, but with the right guidance and organization, it can be a fantastic adventure. 

🎤 First things first: Music Maestro Please
✨ Make a global plan
✨ Budget
     💥 10 tips to save money on my travels
     💥 Budget during my travels
     💥 15 tips to save money on your travels
✨ Money
     💥 Cash
     💥 Cards
✨ Flights
     💥 World Ticket
     💥 Seperate Tickets
     💥 Onward (and how to book a fake one)
     💥 10 tips to book cheap flights
     💥 Fuel Dump tickets, Open-jaw flights and Error fares
     💥 Some legal facts
✨ Apply for your passport
✨ Check the visa regulations 
     💥 Working holiday visa
     💥 How did I manage my visas during my travels
✨ Accommodation
     💥 5 dreamy accommodations to at on your Bucket list 
✨ Vaccinations & travel disease
     💥 Which vaccination do you need
     💥 What is Malaria
     💥 How to prevent Malaria
     💥 Do you take Malaria tablets or not ?
     💥 What is Rabies
     💥 Do you get your vaccinations for Rabies
     💥 Post Covid travels
     💥 The latest battle: Bedbugs
     💥 Which medicines do you take on your travels.
✨ Insurance
✨ To deregister from your country or not ?
✨ Chose the perfect backpack
✨ The ultimate packing list 
✨ Cancel your subscriptions
✨ 30 useful apps for traveling
✨ 20 amazing places to add to your Bucket-list 


Bolivia

India

New Zealand

Australië

Greece

Indonesia

Dubai - Verenigde Arabische Emiraten

United Arab Emirates

Belgium

Thailand

Philippines

Spain

Kyrgyzstan

Croatia

Europe

New York, Verenigde Staten

Jordanië

Vietnam

Nepal

Japan

Lapland, Finland

Norway

Cambodja

Portugal

Mexico

Singapore

Canada

Hawaï, Verenigde Staten

The ultimate guide on how to plan your own World trip with tips 🌍 

Rovaniemi Airport

SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus

Pannukakkutalo Levi

Foxfires Arctic Spa

Lapland Hotels Sirkantähti

Swimming Beach Levi

Santa Claus Village

Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos

Santa Claus Holiday Village

Korouoma

Levi

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day adventure through Finnish Lapland, designed for adventure seekers, families, and couples alike. This firsthand experience takes you through breathtaking snowy landscapes, enchanting forests, and charming villages, offering a perfect blend of excitement and relaxation. Highlights include festive activities such as chasing the Northern Lights, Reindeer Sleighrides, Husky Sledding, Snowshoeing to Frozen Waterfalls,  Arcitc Spa Experience and meeting Santa Claus at Santa Village. With the flexibility of a rental car, you can explore at your own pace, discovering hidden gems and stunning views along the way. This itinerary promises a magical journey filled with memorable experiences that capture the essence of Lapland's winter wonderland.

Levi, Kittilä, Finland

Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi, Finland

Rovaniemi, Finland

4-day adventure around the Finnish Lapland Winter Wonderland

Kameha Grand Zurich, Autograph Collection

Fantasy Hotel

Fantasyland Hotel

Madonna Inn

Train Spot Guesthouse

Moara Lu Antone

The Headwaters Eco Lodge

The Mohicans Treehouse Resort and Wedding Venue

Chattanooga Choo Choo

The Vintages Trailer Resort

Trapp Family Lodge

21c Museum Hotel Bentonville

The Red Caboose Motel at Paradise Station

Borden Flats Lighthouse

ICEHOTEL

Tree Hotel

Jules Undersea Lodge

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Finn Lough Forest Hideaway

The Jaffa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tel Aviv

Nido de Quetzalcoatl

Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn, an IHG Hotel

Schlaffass - Schlafen im Holzfass

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora

Ashford Castle

Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort East Village

The Manta Resort & Underwater Room - Pemba Island

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

Bertram's Hotel

Free Spirit Spheres

Book and bed Tokyo Shinsaibashi

The Shell House

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A curated collection of the world's most extraordinary accommodations.

From treetop pods to underwater retreats, this guide showcases a handpicked selection of unique and offbeat lodging options, promising unforgettable experiences and transforming ordinary vacations into extraordinary adventures. 

Ottawa, ON, Canada

United Kingdom

Sweden

Bora-Bora, French Polynesia

Italy

Romania

Malaysia

Kenya

Tanzania

Tel Aviv, Israel

Switzerland

Ireland

Maldive Islands, Maldives

Finland

Unique & One-of-a Kind Accommodations Around the World 

My services include: solo, family, business, and pleasure trips all around the world. I specialize in Europe and the Midwest of the US. I lived in Sweden so I am particularly knowledgeable about Sweden and Denmark. I know the southern province of Skåne best, but am also able to share about Gothenburg, Stockholm, and the Arctic Circle. 

I have traveled to over 14 countries in Europe: Norway, England, Scotland, Ireland, Poland, Germany, Czech Republic, France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Austria, Hungary, Finland, and Russia. I can give advice about public transportation in all of these countries, as well as the famous sightseeing monuments and highlights. 

I can easily make guides and itineraries for famous landmarks and sightseeing monuments. I greatly enjoy sharing my off the beaten path experiences and knowledge for a personal trip. 

I am a travel agent as well so I am able to give lots of advice about the “do's the don'ts” of hot spots and popular destinations. 

I also know Ecuador and Chile well from my time living there. I recommend the best cities and sights as well as accommodations.   Ecuador is known for their jungles, nature, as well as beach and party fun on the coast. You can make the trip to the Galapagos Islands from the mainland.  Chile is a naturally beautiful country with the Andean Mountains, to vineyards with amazing wine, to Patagonia. 

My home state is Minnesota. I can advise about the best things to see and do in my state as well as Wisconsin.  The Midwest is known for their lakes and the lifestyle of the lakes can include: boating, water sports, fishing, and ice activities. 

I will want to know the basic information of your travel needs: destination, dates, accommodations, activities, and budget. We will discuss your travel needs and I will make note of your requests. I will research and put together itineraries and guides based on your answers. I will share this itinerary with you in a way that works for you.


What destinations or locations are you looking at?

How many people are going? What are their ages?

What activities do you enjoy doing? Spa, museums, hiking, etc. 

What are the dates of the trip? Are you flexible with those dates?

Saint Paul, MN, USA

What are your travel dates? Are they flexible?

Do you have any dietary restrictions or concerns?

Do you have any accessibility needs or concerns?

Spanish

Minneapolis, MN, USA

Twin Cities, MN, USA

Duluth, MN, USA

Brainerd, MN, USA

Denmark

Ecuador

Chile

Wisconsin, USA

New Mexico, USA

Lund, Sweden

Copenhagen, Denmark

Malmö, Sweden

Quito, Ecuador

Valparaíso, Chile

Emily Peterson / Postcards Travel

What destinations or activities are you interested in seeing?

Who will be traveling and what are their ages?

Montgomery, MN, USA

I am here to take the stress and worry out of planning your big trip!  We have traveled to over 45 countries ourselves (both with our kids and before), and I have planned successful trips for dozens of other clients, just like you!

Our kids are (as of writing this) 8 and 10, and we love exploring the world together!  I understand deeply what families with kids need in a vacation plan, and I will collaborate with you to take care of everyone's wish list and accommodate the unique needs of each member of your family.

I love planning authentic, immersive trips that help you experience the place that you are visiting in a deeper way.  Of course, we are going to see all of the highlights, but I also love to help you dig deeper and curate for you some unique experiences and sights that give you a deeper perspective on the place that you are visiting.

As I mention in my bio, unlike many of my colleagues on Thatch, I have actually been a travel agent in real life.  Making a trip look pretty on paper is one thing, but designing and executing trips in real life can be completely different.

<b>Here is what my process looks like:</b>

Regardless of which package you choose, I will need to get some more details about you and the experience you are looking for from your trip.  It is really important to me to get to know you so that I can craft the right vacation for YOU.  Once I receive your order, I will reach out to you by email to get this information.

I will get to work with what you tell me curating a custom itinerary for you based on what you tell me.  I dig into all of the details, and then we tweak it based on your feedback...these trips can take up to 10-15 hours of work to plan and book!

If you choose the "Luxe" package, I will take care of making and double checking all of your bookings for you!  This is the ultimate easy button...I will send you over all of the confirmations attached in your itinerary!  

Email me at Shanna@travelwithshanna.com if you have ?'s

I will be reaching out to you by email to get more information about your trip...these are just some preliminary questions to get to know a little bit about what you are looking for.

Who are you traveling with?  Please give me ages.

Why do you want to take this trip?  Is it a special occasion?  Something on your bucket list?

When are you looking to travel?  For how long?  

Slovenia

France

Iceland

Costa Rica

Scotland, UK

St Paul, MN, USA

Minnesota, USA

Shanna Schultz

I know that sometimes, you don't need someone to plan your whole trip, but you are just looking for someone to do some of the digging and research for you.  That is EXACTLY what I am here to help do for you!

Immersive, authentic travel is my jam!  I love digging deep to find your things that you can't find on every "Top _____ things to do in __________" list on the internet.  I look for the places and experiences that will really give you a deeper perspective of the place that you are visiting.  I love finding hidden gems!

I specialize in family travel (my kids are 8 and 10 as of this writing) and so I understand the types of experiences and sights are a good fit for families at various ages and stages.  I love seeing how travel expands my own kids' perspective.  I would be honored to research activities and experiences in your chosen destination that will create lifelong memories that your family will cherish.

Please tell me in the questions below a little about the type of experiences you want to have on your trip.  Please note if you have a particular interest in a specific area (food tours, family activities, history, outdoor adventures, etc)

I also need to know if there are certain types of experiences that you do or do not want recommendations about (for instance, perhaps you already have your hotels set up, so you only want recommendations about activities and restaurants)

Please feel free to email me at Shanna@travelwithshanna.com if you have any questions before you get started!  I am happy to help.

What are the ages of the travelers on the trip?

Please tell me if you have a specific interest in a certain type of sight/experience.  For instance, if you want food tours/experiences, have a special interest in history, family activities, outdoor activities, etc.

Unless you tell me otherwise, I generally provide recommendations for hotels, restaurants, sights and activities.  I generally do not include the "main" tourist sights, as I figure you can get these off of the internet in a quick search.  Also let me know if there is a category that you DO NOT want recommendations for.

Do you want recommendations for reputable guided tours and experiences of particular interest to you?

Do you need a suggestion included for a reputable transfer company?

Does anyone in your party have any special needs?  Mobility needs?  Special diets?  Anything else that needs special consideration?

Stuttgart, Deutschland

EN 🗣️
Looking for personalized solo travel itineraries rather than following the generic one-size-fits-all travel plans?
Experience the world based on your interests and desires, may it be road tripping, foodie experiences, cultural sights or relaxation. 
I'll customize your journey according to your unique preferences, making sure you'll have the time of your life.
Settle back and leave all the planning hassle up to me - you will benefit from my experience in and passion for memorable solo trips. 🤗

DE 🗣️
Wenn du keine Lust mehr hast auf die üblichen 0815-Reisetipps und stattdessen lieber deinen individuellen Solo-Reiseplan möchtest, dann bist du hier genau richtig!
Mit meiner Hilfe wird deine Soloreise zu einem einzigartigen Erlebnis und du entdeckst die Welt ganz nach deinen Interessen. Sei es der Roadtrip, die Foodie Tour, die Kulturreise oder der Erholungsurlaub - ich erstelle dir einen persönlichen Plan für deine Traumreise. 
Also lehne dich zurück und überlasse deine Reiseplanung ganz entspannt mir. Ich bin sicher, du wirst von meiner Leidenschaft und Erfahrung im Bereich Soloreisen profitieren. Bist du bereit für the time of your life? 🤗

Which destination did you choose for your trip?

What kind of trip are you looking for? Which preferences do you have?
For example city trip, rod trip, sightseeing, nature, food spots, culture etc. 
Please be as precise as possible :-)

Anything you are NOT interested in, like e.g. museums, architecture, hiking...?

Anything else I should know? Dietary restrictions, no driver's license, travelling on a budget...?

German

English

Rovaniemi, Finnland

Germany

Norwegen

Bali, Indonesien

Finnland

Schweden

Neuseeland

Irland

Scotland, Vereinigtes Königreich

Bodensee, Deutschland

Oslo, Norwegen

Dubai - Vereinigte Arabische Emirate

Heidelberg, Deutschland

Julia 🌏 Female Solo Traveler

EN 🗣️
Solo travel itself is an amazing experience, and of course you do want to make the most of your trip. 
But since solo trip planning can be challenging, and you must take all the decisions by yourself, I'm here to help you :-) 
I will provide you with personalized recommendations based on your preferences and with that stress-free travel planning we'll definitely make your solo trip one to remember. 🤩

DE 🗣️
Sich alleine ins Abenteuer zu stürzen ist eine geniale Erfahrung und natürlich willst du das absolut Beste aus deiner Reise herausholen.
Das Planen eines Solotrips kann allerdings wirklich herausfordernd und anstrengend sein, da du alle Entscheidungen alleine treffen musst. 
Good news: Genau hier komme ich ins Spiel und helfe dir von Herzen gerne bei deiner Reiseplanung :-)
Von mir bekommst du genau auf dich und deine Interessen zugeschnittene Empfehlungen für deine Reise. 
Bye bye Planungsstress und Überforderung - Hallo unvergessliche Soloreise! 🤩

Which exact destination did you choose for your trip?

What are your interests and desires for your journey? 
I'm thinking of culture, adventure, nature, sightseeing, food... Be as detailed as possible :-)

Anything else I need to know? E.g. dietary restrictions or that you don't like visiting museums? ;-)

Madrid, Spain

I have traveled to 31 countries and counting, in various settings including family travel, group travel and solo female travel. I have lived in Madrid, Spain for the past two years and have been to 20 countries in Europe. If you are searching for expert advice on your next European vacation, look no further! My services include custom itineraries, city map guides and weekend getaway packages and more. 

What kind of vacation are you looking for? Please provide as much details as possible so you can get the best out of your trip. 

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