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Itineraries
Day-by-day plans you can steal, or ask me to adapt.
Itineraries
Day-by-day plans
Pick a trip, read the timeline, and ask me to adapt it for your dates.
Seven Slow Days in Portugal
Lisbon, Sintra and Comporta Spring or early autumn 7 days
A gentle week of city mornings, a fairy-tale forest day and a barefoot finish by the sea.
- Day 1
Arrive in Lisbon
Drop your bags, wander Alfama and watch the sunset from a miradouro.
- Day 2
Tiles and tarts
Visit the tile museum, then a long pastel de nata crawl.
- Day 3
Sintra day trip
Palaces, mossy gardens and a long lunch in town.
- Day 4
River and rooftops
Take the ferry across the Tagus and dine on a rooftop.
- Day 5
Drive to Comporta
Rice fields, white sand and a beach lunch.
- Day 6
Do almost nothing
Swim, read and eat grilled fish.
- Day 7
One last coffee
Slow breakfast, last-minute shopping and the airport.
A Long Weekend in Florence
Florence, Italy Late spring 4 days
Four days, a small budget and as many cafés as one person can reasonably visit.
- Day 1
Arrive and stroll
Check in, cross the Ponte Vecchio and get gelato.
- Day 2
Art in the morning
Book the Uffizi early, then eat lunch at the market.
- Day 3
Hills and views
Walk up to Piazzale Michelangelo for sunset.
- Day 4
Last espresso
Slow breakfast and one last lap of the old town.
Amalfi Coast by Ferry
Positano, Amalfi and Ravello May to September 6 days
Six days of sea air, lemon everything and boutique stays reached by boat.
- Day 1
Naples to Positano
Take the ferry and settle into a cliff-top room.
- Day 2
Beach morning
Sun loungers, swimming and a long seafood lunch.
- Day 3
Boat to Amalfi
Cathedral, paper shops and granita.
- Day 4
Up to Ravello
Villa gardens and a concert at sunset.
- Day 5
Hidden coves
Hire a small boat for the quiet bays.
- Day 6
Farewell dinner
One last aperitivo with a view.
Kyoto in Cherry Blossom Season
Kyoto and Nara Late March to mid April 5 days
Five days of petals, temples and tea, with early starts to beat the crowds.
- Day 1
Arrive and wander
Evening walk through Gion and a first bowl of ramen.
- Day 2
Temples at dawn
Fushimi Inari before sunrise, then breakfast in a tiny cafe.
- Day 3
Tea and gardens
A tea ceremony and a quiet garden afternoon.
- Day 4
Nara day trip
Deer, giant Buddha and mochi.
- Day 5
Petal path
Walk the Philosopher's Path and shop for ceramics.
Work with me
How a trip plan comes together
- 01
Tell me your dream
Share the destination, the dates and the mood you want
- 02
I research
Small stays, quiet routes and the places worth a detour
- 03
You get a plan
A day-by-day itinerary with maps, tips and booking notes
- 04
Go and enjoy
Message me on the road if anything changes
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Are the hotel reviews sponsored?
No. Every stay is paid for by me, and I say so when something is a gift or an affiliate link.
Can you plan a whole trip for me?
Yes. Send a plan request with your dates, budget and the mood you want, and I will reply with a quote and a timeline.
How accurate is the budget planner?
It is an estimate from my own spending. Prices move with the season, so treat it as a starting point.
Do you travel solo?
Mostly, and often with a friend. My guides work for solo travellers, couples and small groups.
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