Travel Guides

Generic travel information is just a quick Google search away. My curated travel guides, however, focus on unique places I’ve actually visited myself! These guides best serve those who prefer more control over their travel, to explore hidden gems over main tourist attractions, and to do so at their own pace rather than with tour groups.

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New Zealand (North Island)

See our travel guides for planning an amazing trip to the upper North Island of NZ! Learn how to make the most of your visit to the areas of Auckland and Rotorua, including hidden gems as well as Hobbiton!

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Kenya (Africa)

I’ll say it - Africa is intense when it comes to planning your own adventure. While booking through a tour company offers an easy route, if you want to experience Africa on your own terms, our DIY travel guides to Kenya are here to help. I’ve done the hard work - mapped the best spots and insider tips - so you can explore with confidence and curiosity!

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Rwanda (Africa)

Rwanda’s magic isn’t found on every typical itinerary. For those ready to go beyond the usual, our DIY travel guides reveal the wild heart of this incredible country. I’ve mapped the best experiences and insider tips so you can explore Rwanda on your own terms, with confidence and wonder.

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Step beyond Alaska’s famed coastal cruises and Denali bus tours and make your way to Fairbanks! Tucked into the heart of Alaska’s Interior, this frontier town is your gateway to the northern lights, hot springs, and the wild landscapes of the Arctic. Add Fairbanks to your itinerary for a true taste of Alaska away from the usual tourist track.

Fairbanks, Alaska (USA)

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Costa Rica’s beauty goes beyond Tamarindo and the usual beach towns and tourist trails. If you’re craving jungles, volcanoes, and river safaris, our travel guides have you covered. I’ve mapped out the best spots and insider tips so you can explore this paradise with heart, confidence, and pura vida!

Costa Rica

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There’s no place on Earth like the islands of Hawaii. Oahu offers so many things to do - some obvious, some not so obvious. Have a look at our travel guides for insider tips and discover some hidden gems of the Aloha state.

Oahu, Hawaii (USA)

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California is a HUGE state in the USA and has so much more to offer than the typical staples. Did you know you could start the day by surfing in the Pacific ocean, enjoy lunch with a gorgeous skyline view of the city, and be skiing down snowy mountain slopes by the evening all on the same day? Our travel guides will show you the best of what SoCal has to offer!

Southern California (USA)

Break away from the touristy, although beautiful, areas of Chang Mai and Pattaya, and consider Phuket, Thailand! Learn about this lesser known slice of paradise, home of the Phi Phi Islands, in our curated travel guide and add something unique to your itinerary!

Phuket, Thailand