Get a personalised travel plan built around your interests, travel style and available time.
Travel Planning
You’ve chosen your destination — now let’s figure out what kind of help you actually need.
I don't know how to structure my trip
I have flights and dates, but no idea how to split my time between places.
I don’t know where to stay
Everything looks beautiful — I can’t decide which town or area fits me.
I already have a plan but I’m not confident
I want someone to check if my itinerary actually makes sense.
I’m overwhelmed and don’t know what I need
I keep researching but I’m only getting more confused.
I want a personalised trip plan
I want everything brought together into a clear, personalised itinerary that fits the way I travel.
I know where I'm going — but I need ideas for what to do
Help me discover the places, experiences and day trips that are actually worth my time.
I don't know how to structure my trip
I have flights and dates, but no idea how to split my time between places.
I don’t know where to stay
Everything looks beautiful — I can’t decide which town or area fits me.
I already have a plan but I’m not confident
I want someone to check if my itinerary actually makes sense.
I’m overwhelmed and don’t know what I need
I keep researching but I’m only getting more confused.
I want a personalised trip plan
I want everything brought together into a clear, personalised itinerary that fits the way I travel.
I know where I'm going — but I need ideas for what to do
Help me discover the places, experiences and day trips that are actually worth my time.
Your trip, planned for you
You've chosen your destination — now comes the hard part.
Thousands of articles, videos, maps and recommendations are only a click away. But none of them know what you enjoy, how you like to travel, or what matters most to your group.
This is where Travel Planning comes in.
Instead of piecing everything together yourself, you receive a personalised travel plan built around your destination, travel style and priorities.
Typical questions clients come to me with include:
- "We have 12 days and want to see Rome, Florence and Naples, but we'd love help connecting everything into a great trip."
- "We want to go hiking on the Ligurian Coast. Can you build an itinerary around our main interests?"
- "We know where we're going, but have no idea what to do once we're there."
- "We're travelling to Algarve with children and want a trip that feels realistic and enjoyable for the whole family."
I live in Portugal and have spent extended time travelling across Italy. I've seen the same mistakes again and again: unrealistic pacing, inefficient routes, and travellers overwhelmed by too many options.
My role is simple: turn your ideas into an unforgettable trip that actually works .
Choose your level of support
From activity recommendations to a fully personalised itinerary.
The packages below show different levels of support depending on how much of the planning you would like me to take care of.
Popeye

For travellers who know where they’re going, but need ideas for experiences
- ✔️ Curated recommendations for trips up to 7 days
- ✔️ Activities, experiences and day trips
- ✔️ Hand-picked cafés and restaurants
- ✔️ Accommodation suggestions for key locations
- ✖️ No detailed day-by-day itinerary
- ✖️ No feedback round
- ✖️ No call included
Magellan

A complete itinerary
designed around your travel style
- ✔️ Personalized itinerary for up to 14 days
- ✔️ Day-by-day plan with activities, cafés & restaurants
- ✔️ Accommodation recommendations per stop (no decision ranking)
- ✔️ Focus on 1–2 key interests (e.g. hiking, surfing, food, family-friendly travel)
- ✔️ 1 feedback round
- ✔️ Optional short clarification call
- ✖️ No alternative routes
- ✖️ No multiple feedback rounds
Vasco da Gama

A comprehensive travel plan including an alternative route and enhanced support
- ✔️ Full travel plan for up to 20 days
- ✔️ Daily experiences thoughtfully structured into a flexible journey, with cafés and restaurants considered as part of the overall travel rhythm
- ✔️ Accommodation selection per stop with prioritised recommendations
- ✔️ Fully tailored to family or theme preferences (e.g. festivals, surf, slow travel, etc.)
- ✔️ 1 feedback round including a clarification/delivery call
- ✔️ Optional additional feedback rounds
- ✔️ Including main route and 1 alternative route
- ✖️ No multiple alternative routes
All travel plans are delivered as a digital PDF guide.
What a custom travel plan looks like
This shows an example of a custom travel plan I created for a 3-day coastal trip in Liguria (Italy), tailored to the traveler’s style, pace, and interests.
This is an example of a Popeye plan created for a client with a strong focus on hiking and coastal walking routes. The structure and level of detail are adapted to that specific travel style.
This example gives you an idea of the structure, level of detail and style you can expect from a personalised travel plan.
How it works
Booking a travel plan is simple.
After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to help me understand your destination, travel style and priorities. Depending on the package, I may follow up with a few clarification questions before creating your personalised travel plan.
Once completed, you'll receive your plan as a digital PDF guide, ready to use and adapt as you wish.
Typical timelines
Typical delivery times after questionnaire submission:
| Package | Typical delivery |
|---|---|
| Popeye 🚤 | 3–5 business days |
| Magellan ⛵ | 5–8 business days |
| Vasco da Gama 🚢 | 7–12 business days |
Delivery times may vary depending on trip complexity, questionnaire completeness and current workload.
Good to know
All services are provided in English.
Personal consultations and communication can take place in German, English, Italian, French, or Portuguese.
You handle all bookings yourself — flights, accommodation and activities remain fully under your control.
All prices include 23% Portuguese VAT.
By purchasing a service, you agree to the Terms & Conditions and acknowledge the
Not every trip needs a full travel plan
Sometimes you already know your destination and simply need help choosing the right base, structuring your route, or making a few key decisions before moving forward.
In these cases, a Travel Consulting service may be all you need.
Where To Go
Find some inspiration for future travels or just explore in the travel blog.
Algarve – Sun, soul, and paths to discover
Beyond its golden sands, the Algarve hides wild cliffs, whitewashed towns, scenic hiking trails, and a culinary scene full of surprises. A region for dreamers and adventurers.
Bella Italia – A passionate love affair
From misty vineyards in Piemonte to the rolling hills of Umbria, from the wild Abruzzo mountains to sun-kissed Sicily – Italy is a country of contrasts, flavors, and timeless beauty. Every step feels like poetry, every journey a story waiting to be lived.
Portugal – Small on the map, big on adventures
From vibrant cities like Lisbon and Porto to serene beaches, lush mountains, and timeless villages – Portugal is made for road trips and discovery. Perfect for families and explorers alike.
Algarve – Sun, soul, and paths to discover
Beyond its golden sands, the Algarve hides wild cliffs, whitewashed towns, scenic hiking trails, and a culinary scene full of surprises. A region for dreamers and adventurers.
Bella Italia – A passionate love affair
From misty vineyards in Piemonte to the rolling hills of Umbria, from the wild Abruzzo mountains to sun-kissed Sicily – Italy is a country of contrasts, flavors, and timeless beauty. Every step feels like poetry, every journey a story waiting to be lived.
Portugal – Small on the map, big on adventures
From vibrant cities like Lisbon and Porto to serene beaches, lush mountains, and timeless villages – Portugal is made for road trips and discovery. Perfect for families and explorers alike.
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