The Thrill of Anticipation: When the Journey Begins Before You Even Leave

The joy of a trip begins the moment you start dreaming about it! From the first spark of inspiration through the exploratory conversations to thrill of actually booking, the anticipation builds with each step. Once you have it on your calendar, everything from picturing yourself at each destination, packing the bags, and counting down the hours until takeoff can feel almost as wonderful as the trip itself. It’s that sweet spot of excitement, where every possibility lies ahead

Right now, I am buzzing with excitement about my upcoming safari! I am leaving in three weeks, and doing a lot of reflecting on how much the leadup to a trip is a way to draw out the experience of travel. The beauty of this pre-trip phase - distilled into an exciting mad dash for spur-of-the-moment trips, and spread over months for those long-planned escapes - is that it allows us to savor each part of the journey before it even begins. Whether it’s curating the perfect travel playlist, memorizing your “Here’s What I Would Do” itinerary, clicking through local recommendations, or imagining yourself in your dream destinations, it’s all part of the joy of travel. And let’s not forget the thrill of choosing just the right outfits and packing everything you’ll need for the adventures to come—there’s nothing like the feeling of zipping up that suitcase!

Of course, it’s even better when the planning process is free from stress. That’s where I come in! I handle all the logistics, from finding the best flights and searching for and securing the ideal accommodations, to arranging special activities and transportation - so you can focus on the fun parts and enjoy that pre-trip excitement. Let’s turn your travel dreams into a reality—and make every moment, from start to finish, as wonderful as possible!

All those carefully-packed bags arrive - by bike trolley! - in la digue, seychelles