THEProfessional Gallivanter

CUSTOM TRAVEL PLANNING · FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE

Travel better.
Stress less.

Thoughtful itineraries, honest recommendations, and the little details that turn a good trip into one you’ll talk about for years.

MY PHILOSOPHY

Been there. Done that.
Made the mistakes so you don’t have to.

THE PROFESSIONAL GALLIVANTER

Your very well-traveled friend,
with a plan.

I believe the best trips feel personal—not copied from a generic “top 10” list. I use firsthand travel experience, thoughtful research, and your individual travel style to create trips that actually make sense for you.

No endless tabs. No overstuffed itineraries. No wondering whether you picked the right neighborhood, route, restaurant, or day trip.

SERVICES & PRICING

Choose your level
of planning.

Start with the amount of help you need. Every trip is different, so final pricing may vary based on length, destinations, group size, and complexity.

01

YOU PLAN. I PERFECT.

The Mini Edit

From $195

For travelers who enjoy planning but want an experienced second set of eyes and a curated list of recommendations.

  • One destination / city, up to 5 days
  • Curated hotel shortlist
  • Restaurants, activities & must-dos
  • What I’d prioritize—and skip
  • Booking links + personal notes
  • One round of revisions
Start my Mini Edit →
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YOU ENJOY. I HANDLE.

The Concierge Edit

From $1,250

For travelers who want the planning handled before departure and someone in their corner while they’re away.

  • Everything in The Custom Edit
  • Detailed master itinerary
  • Pre-trip coordination
  • Agreed reservation + logistics assistance
  • On-trip messaging support during stated hours
  • Help navigating time-sensitive changes
Ask about Concierge →

Need a hands-on travel concierge to accompany your group? Select trips are available by custom quote.

ABOUT ME

Hi, I’m Lauren.

Travel has always been the thing I can’t stop planning.

I’ve spent years planning trips for myself, friends, and family—researching the right places to stay, building routes that actually work, finding memorable experiences, and learning plenty of lessons the hard way.

I’ve traveled through destinations across Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean, North and South America, and beyond. Those experiences taught me that a great itinerary isn’t about squeezing in everything. It’s about choosing the right things.

That’s why I created The Professional Gallivanter: to take the hours, uncertainty, and stress out of travel planning while keeping the trip completely yours.

“I’ve been there, made the mistakes, found the gems—and now I use all of it to build better trips.”
Tell Me About Your Trip

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Where are we
going?

Tell me what you’re dreaming about—even if all you know is “Italy sometime next summer.” I’ll use this to understand your trip and recommend the best planning option.

01 · Tell me about the trip02 · I’ll review the details03 · We’ll decide on the right Edit
No commitment—this simply starts the conversation.