Europe, planned by someone who's actually been there.
From the Greek islands to the streets of Lisbon, I plan European trips that go beyond the highlights — because I've spent real time in these places and know the difference between a good trip and a great one.
Europe is not a one-size-fits-all destination. It's dozens of countries, hundreds of cities, and thousands of decisions — and the difference between a trip that feels rushed and one that actually delivers comes down to planning.
I've traveled extensively across Europe. Greece, Italy, England, France, Portugal — these aren't places I've read about. They're places I've been, eaten, explored, and come back from with opinions. That firsthand experience is what I bring to every Europe trip I plan.
Greece
Greece has everything — and I mean that literally. Ancient history that stops you in your tracks. Islands that look exactly like the photos but somehow better in person. Food that makes you reconsider every meal you've had before. A pace of life that forces you to slow down whether you're ready to or not.
I've sailed through the Greek Isles, explored Crete and Chania, walked through Mykonos, and visited Corfu. Whether you want an island-hopping adventure, a history-focused mainland trip, or a Mediterranean cruise that includes Greece as a port — I can build it around what you actually want.
Popular trip styles: Island hopping, Mediterranean cruises, Athens + islands combo, food & culture focus
Italy
Italy rewards the traveler who slows down. The cities are iconic — Rome, Venice, Florence, the Amalfi Coast — but the real magic is in the details: a perfect plate of pasta in Verona, an afternoon on the shores of Lake Garda, a side street in Rome that isn't on any tourist map.
I've spent time across northern and central Italy and know how to build a trip that doesn't feel like a checklist. Italy is one of those places where the planning matters as much as the destination.
Popular trip styles: Multi-city itineraries, northern Italy, Rome + Amalfi, food & wine focus
England
England is one of those places that reveals itself slowly. I've spent a significant amount of time around the country — enough to know that London is just the beginning. The countryside, the smaller cities, the history layered into every building and landscape — it adds up to something that keeps pulling you back.
Whether you want a London-focused trip, a broader UK itinerary, or something that combines England with another European destination, I know this country well enough to make it work.
Popular trip styles: London city breaks, London + countryside, UK multi-destination, England + Ireland combo
France
France has a reputation for a reason. Paris is one of those cities that delivers every single time — the food, the architecture, the way the whole city feels like it was designed to be walked through slowly. Beyond Paris, France has more to offer than most people realize: the Loire Valley, Provence, the French Riviera, Bordeaux wine country.
I've spent meaningful time in France and can help you build a trip that goes as deep or as broad as you want.
Popular trip styles: Paris city breaks, Paris + countryside, French Riviera, multi-region France
Portugal
Portugal is having a moment — and for good reason. Lisbon is one of the most charming, walkable, and underrated capitals in Europe. Porto is a close second. The Algarve coastline is stunning. And the food and wine scene quietly punches above its weight.
I've spent real time in Portugal and can tell you firsthand: it rewards the traveler who goes looking for it. If you've been to the bigger European destinations and want something that feels a little more off the beaten path, Portugal belongs on your list.
Popular trip styles: Lisbon city breaks, Lisbon + Porto, Portugal coastal, Portugal + Spain combo
Why Work With a Travel Advisor for Europe
Europe looks easy to plan on your own. It isn't.
Here's where things go wrong — and where having an advisor makes a real difference:
Logistics are more complex than they look Multi-country trips involve trains, flights, ferries, and transfers that all need to connect. One missed connection or wrong booking class can derail an entire leg of a trip.
Not all tours are created equal There are hundreds of tour operators for every major European destination. Some are worth every penny. Some are overcrowded, rushed, and forgettable. I've done the research — and in some cases, been on the tours myself — so I know which ones are actually worth your time.
Timing matters more than people realize Peak season in Europe is crowded in ways that can genuinely affect your experience. Knowing when to go, which sites to book in advance, and how to sequence a trip so you're not fighting crowds at every stop — that's the kind of planning that changes a trip.
Things go wrong abroad I've handled double-booked tours, hotel issues, card fraud abroad, and last-minute itinerary changes for clients mid-trip. When something goes sideways — and sometimes it does — you want someone in your corner who knows how to fix it, not a 1-800 number.
You get firsthand recommendations I'm not pulling from a database. I'm telling you where I've actually eaten, what I'd skip, and what I'd go back for. That's a different kind of advice.
Ready to Plan Your Europe Trip?
Europe is one of those places that's almost impossible to do wrong — but with the right planning, it can be one of those trips you spend the rest of your life talking about.
Let's figure out where you're going.