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Growing Edge Travel
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We help you adventure, grow, and be a force for good while you're at it. 🧳🌎💚
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AI can generate a fast travel checklist, but it can't curate a custom adventure. 🤖❌ My latest post dives into 10 reasons AI travel planning fails conscious travelers - from data centers to hidden gems. Go human: bit.ly/4f49A1y 🌍✨ #SustainableTravel #TravelAdvisor #ConsciousTravel #EcoTravel
10 Ways AI Travel Planning is Failing You (And Why Humans Do it Better)
Thinking of using ChatGPT for your next vacation? Discover 10 critical blind spots of AI travel planning - from greenwashing traps to environmental footprints - and why human expertise still crafts th...
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June 25, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Planning your next family trip? Finding it difficult to protect your budget & your desire to live sustainably? I feel you! You don’t have to give up your sense of adventure. Check out my new blog post for realistic, sustainable ways to travel this year! 🎒✨ bit.ly/4vrEmGT
#EcoTravel #FamilyVacation
Unbundled & Underwhelmed: How to Beat Rising Flight Fees
Flying now costs more, but offers less. Learn strategies for how to navigate opaque baggage fees and complex ticketing tiers that will protect your wallet and the planet!
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June 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM
I got to pay a visit to a local elementary school last week to talk about what it's like to be a travel advisor and encourage kiddos to think responsibly about travel! No better time than the present to start learning sustainable traveler values 💚😊🧳
June 2, 2026 at 8:28 PM
What started as a Top 10 Pet-Friendly Road Trip Destinations post has taken a turn down a different, more meaningful path remembering my sweet Moby. We shared many memorable adventures. I hope you find something worthwhile in the stories.

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#dobesthebest #passionpassport #travelbuddy
Adventures with Moby
What started as a Top 10 Pet-Friendly Road Trip Destinations article has taken a turn down a different, and I think much more meaningful, path remembering my sweet Moby. We shared some pretty memorabl...
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May 6, 2026 at 5:37 PM
The greatest gift of travel is humility. And while it's not the only key to becoming a better version of yourself - it's certainly one of the more exhilarating. Check out my latest blog post if you're intrigued. 💚 💚

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#ecotravel #traveldeeper #passionpassport #openmyworld
Education for Living
Bourdain said it: "Travel is not a reward for working. It's education for living." And while it's not the only key to becoming who you want to be, it's certainly one of the most exhilarating. And the ...
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April 30, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Braving a journey home for the holidays? Dreading the chaos of airports and interstates? To tip the scales in your favor I have some suggestions to make your journey home a little more tolerable than terrible. 🫠 ✈️ ✨

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#travelplanning #traveltips #homefortheholidays #familytravel
How to Make the Travel Part More Fun (or at Least Less Terrible)
Heading home for the holidays? Just trying to survive a 3 hour flight with your toddler? Let's talk through some easy ways to help make the most potentially painful parts of your upcoming journey a l...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
My custom packing list is one of my favorite tools to make traveling easier - and I want to share it with you! Along with lots of other tips to help reduce your packing stress and boost your ability to relax and enjoy your time away. ☺️

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#traveltips #worldtraveler #travelpacking
Your Trusty Packing List
You may be tempted to pack all-the-things for your trip, but packing light is easier, faster, and safer. You can do it! You just need to start with a trusty packing list.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Is your love for travel being tinged with fear amidst all the scary headlines? Let's sort through if it's all as bad as it seems.

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#flying #travel #airlines #flightsafety
Afraid to Fly
Is your love for travel being tinged with fear amidst all the scary headlines? Let's sort through if it's all as bad as it seems.
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March 1, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Sarah & Ryan in Riomaggiore!
"The itinerary options Desiree built were so thoughtfully tailored to our preferences. What truly stood out was her attention to detail and commitment to making our trip seamless. I had no worries and could just go, enjoy, and relax!"
#getlost #travelitaly #cinqueterre
February 11, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Snorkeling Silfra was an absolute highlight of my Iceland adventure. The emotions that swept through me while floating in the rift, gazing down with frozen fingers and lips into the chasm where Iceland grows 2cm every year.. mind blowing.

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#adventuretravel #nature #ecotravel
Big Eye Moments
Did I make up the term? Yeah, pretty sure. But this feeling of incredible inspiration while traveling is anything but made-up.
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February 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The tour operators you choose can make or break your vacation, and irresponsible tour operators can do real harm to their local communities and environment. 💔 We can help you sort the good eggs from the rotten!

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#responsibletravel #consciousconsumer #travellocal
How to Choose Responsible Vacation Experiences
Choosing a responsible tour operator takes some extra work, but it's ultimately so worthwhile.
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February 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
No better way to kick things off than with a few handy little eco-traveler hacks! Itching to pack your bags and adventure? Preparing for your next trip, but don't know where to start? Wish you could wander, but don't have time to think? We see you. Let us help! 💚

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#ecotravel
8 Eco-Friendly Practices of Sustainable Travelers
Tips to plan your next sustainable vacay - one that benefits the environment, the community you visit, and of course you!
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February 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM