Independent Travel Consulting
We now offer custom independent travel consulting services.
Email us at wayfaringseels@gmail.com to get started with a free consultation.
Email us at wayfaringseels@gmail.com to get started with a free consultation.
Why are we consulting? We want you to enjoy your journeys as much as we love ours. This is not a full-time enterprise; we do it on the side because we simply love travel THAT MUCH. We want you to have the experience of a lifetime... every time.
We ARE NOT A TRAVEL AGENCY. We do not have package "deals" or preferred vendors. We operate on a different level. Travel agencies can be good, but YOU ARE NOT AN AVERAGE TRAVELER. We will help you save money and have the precise, fulfilling travel experience you want. How many travel agents have you known who have actually been to the country you're visiting? Our website only scratches the surface of the knowledge and experience we've built. And if we haven't been to your intended destination, chances are we know someone who lives there or have the resources to get inside information.
Like us, you prefer an authentic, in-depth experience. Not the kind of experience you receive when you visit an all-inclusive resort and never leave the property. Not the kind of experience you receive when you are on a packed bus at the whim of the tour company's destinations and on the tour guide's schedule. Not the kind of experience where you pay a premium but still don't feel like you got to truly "know" a country and its culture.
Traveling independently can be a lot of work. Whether for a two-week, two-month, or two-year trip, it takes a lot of up-front research to guarantee you see the highlights and explore hidden gems. Let us help you jump ahead, dig deeper, and save time and money.
Using our extensive experience in over 45 countries on six continents and the planning skills acquired through those travels, we can forge a trip plan that meets your goals.
Services
Our consulting services include:
- Itinerary Planning and Scheduling
- Budget Planning and Cost Tracking Resources
- Navigating Customs & Immigration Requirements
- Booking Transportation, Lodging, and Activities
- Dining and Drinking Recommendations
- Packing Tips and Gear Reviews
- Free consultation; custom packages with flexible fees
- Email wayfaringseels@gmail.com to get started
Online Resources
We've used a lot of online resources and blogs to help us plan this trip. From packing tips to gear reviews, and travel guides to photography tutorials, they have all helped us determine where to go, what to do, and how to do it. The links below are some of our favorite resources.
Helpful Trip Planning Resources:
Skyscanner - Great flight pricing tool
Rome2Rio - Research different modes of travel between any destination
Outdoor Gear Lab - Reviews on gear and clothing
Her Packing List - Travel and packing tips for women
Fathom - Online travel magazine
Outside Magazine - Outdoors and travel stories
SLR Photography Guide - Tutorials on using DSLR cameras
U.S. State Department - Visas, travel alerts, passports (obviously)
Price of Travel - Backpacking cost index
Atlas Obscura - Odd and interesting places on planet Earth
Favorite RTW Blogs:
Uncornered Market
Getting Stamped
Traveling 9 to 5
Nomadic Matt
Spartan Traveler
Travel Independent
So Many Places
Travel Love Story
Helpful Trip Planning Resources:
Skyscanner - Great flight pricing tool
Rome2Rio - Research different modes of travel between any destination
Outdoor Gear Lab - Reviews on gear and clothing
Her Packing List - Travel and packing tips for women
Fathom - Online travel magazine
Outside Magazine - Outdoors and travel stories
SLR Photography Guide - Tutorials on using DSLR cameras
U.S. State Department - Visas, travel alerts, passports (obviously)
Price of Travel - Backpacking cost index
Atlas Obscura - Odd and interesting places on planet Earth
Favorite RTW Blogs:
Uncornered Market
Getting Stamped
Traveling 9 to 5
Nomadic Matt
Spartan Traveler
Travel Independent
So Many Places
Travel Love Story