What services do you provide?

At Hello From Here, I want to make sure that your travel planning experience is as easy and flexible as possible. I offer two main services:

Consultation: If you’re not sure where to start, we can connect by phone, email, or video call to choose a destination based on your time frame, budget, and interests. A consultation might be enough to get you on your way to plan your perfect trip, but if you’d like me to take the stress of organizing away, you can ask for an itinerary.

Itinerary: I offer a wide range of itineraries, from outlines of what to do on your vacation to detailed plans with precise recommendations (including flights, visas, accommodation, excursions, restaurants, and bars). Your itinerary will be custom-tailored to your needs.

What is your pricing structure?

I charge $50 for a 30-minute consultation. If you decide to build an itinerary with me, the $50 will be applied as a credit toward the total cost. For itineraries, I offer a flexible pricing structure based on the level of detail required. The total cost depends on the number of hours taken to build the itinerary.

What happens if my plans change?

Travel is unpredictable by nature. If you make an itinerary with Hello From Here, I will be on call to help you with any changes to your travel plans. One of the main advantages to planning your vacation through Hello From Here is the years of experience I have adapting to the curveballs that international travel can throw at you.

How can I make my journey go as smoothly as possible?

Visit my Amazon storefront for recommendations on what to pack for various destinations. Additionally, a few of the things that I never travel without take up no space at all:

TSA PreCheck: This is a lifesaver for anyone who likes to get to the airport last minute or for those of us who just hate to wait in line. TSA PreCheck dramatically reduces the time you wait in the security line at US airports and eliminates the need to remove your liquids or shoes. TSA PreCheck easy to sign up for and has saved me hours of stress at the start of vacation.

Global Entry: Although the current wait times for Global Entry are often several months (unless you have an international trip booked and can stop into an airport office on the way home), Global Entry is well worth the investment. Upon returning to the United States, you can skip the long immigration lines and complete a brief digital passport check. Global Entry is even more of a game-changer if you often have to transfer domestically to get home after the international portion of your flight.

Travel Health Insurance: If you are traveling outside of a region where your health insurance is valid, travel insurance is a must. Most travel health insurance plans come in at under $100 for a two-week trip. No one wants to imagine they will need the coverage—including two bandaged-up honeymooners I saw returning their ATV in Santorini—but it can save you thousands of dollars and a lot of stress if you do need medical attention. For residents of most US states, try Allianz or World Nomads. As a New York resident, I use HTH Worldwide Travel Insurance.

Document Scans: I have scans of all my important travel documents—passports, visas, flights, and hotel reservations—in a cloud folder that I can access on my phone. This can be very helpful if you lose anything on vacation and need to print a copy to file a report or to get a replacement. You can also grant access to your loved ones, so they can help you from afar. As part of the Hello From Here itinerary package, I can help you get this set up.