Smiley Travel

A travel publication asked me about solo travel recently and here's what I told them:

"If you're solo traveling for the first time, pace yourself. You don't want to over-plan or under-plan. Letting yourself get a little bored can be where the fun is. If you allow yourself to be bored, you often meet new people, enjoy a cafe moment, or take an extra long walk."

"Solo traveling is awesome. I wish more people did it. It can really teach you about yourself."

My client is one of those people. He went to India solo for a wedding. The kind of trip you can't really plan from a search bar.

You don't have to wait for someone to go with you. DM me or visit the link in my bio to get started.

This is how I actually travel when I'm on a trip.

I'm not just relaxing by the pool with a book (okay, maybe a little). I'm eating at every restaurant, hiking the trails, testing the spa, and wandering off property to see what the area's really like.

Why? Because when you ask me "What's Dreams Madeira actually like?" or "Should I book the French restaurant?" I want to give you a real answer, not something I Googled.

When I was on the island of Madeira, I tried everything. The breakfast buffet, the Asian grill, the French spot in the old lighthouse, the black sand beaches, the hiking trails. All of it. So I can tell you exactly what to expect and what's actually worth your time.

That's the difference between booking online and working with someone who's been there.

Want to see the full breakdown? I wrote a whole blog post about it: https://www.smileytravel.net/post/travel-like-your-agent