Find Local Gems Wherever You Go


️ Enjoy genuine experiences instead of overrated tourist traps 

Confidently choose restaurants and attractions you'll love 
Stop wasting hours of online research for mediocre results

Ready to find the highlight of your next trip?

Start discovering the hidden gems you'll love.
Ever spent hours going down a Google research rabbit hole, only to end up choosing a mediocre spot packed with tourists? What if you could cut straight to the cafés, overlooks, and trattorias that locals actually rave about?

Without a clear strategy, you risk:

Wasting precious time and energy scrolling through hundreds of options
Shelling out more cash for “meh” meals or experiences
Burning your vacation hours stuck in line at overrated attractions
Going home wishing you'd done things differently

With our insider secrets and practical strategies, you can:
Pinpoint cafés, viewpoints, and markets you’d never find on page one of Google 
Skip hours of research and head straight to the places you’ll actually love
Build an itinerary that feels tailor-made for your tastes
Travel Like an Insider, Even Without Local Contacts
In the Hidden Highlights tutorials, you'll learn to:

  • Transform your travel planning with expert research tricks 
  • Never guess if an attraction or eatery is “worth it”
  • Craft itineraries that reflect your style and budget
  • Quickly and efficiently find unique spots you'll want to tell your friends about 
  • Gain confidence in your choices and reduce analysis paralysis
  • Tap into local knowledge even if you don't know anyone in the destination

Hi traveler! I'm Michelle. I've been a nomad for more than a decade. Together with my husband, we've visited five continents, living and working from 30+ countries all over the world. I share travel resources on our site, IntentionalTravelers.com, to inspire and equip you to pursue life-changing experiences around the world.


Over the years, I’ve honed strategies for uncovering local gems that others miss. In Hidden Highlights I’ll walk you through every search trick I’ve perfected - so you get straight to the moments you’ll remember.

   
Your purchase includes:
6 bite-size, pre-recorded video tutorials (easy to follow, no tech skills required)
 Step by step guidance with transcripts
 On demand, lifetime access to materials (start whenever you want, revisit anytime)
3 Steps to discovering local gems:

  • Enroll in the Hidden Highlights Course 

Gain immediate access to bite-size lessons that you can start on your own time. 


  • Follow Our Proven Strategies

Spend just a few minutes per lesson learning our proven methods to unlock local knowledge and leverage online research tools. 


  • Create Incredible Memories

Quickly make informed, regret-free travel choices—and prove it with your new HiddenHighlights Challenge badge.

Here's what travelers are saying:

"Michelle’s tutorials are so easily approachable with succinct tips. It’s like a good friend sitting next to me to help me learn useful tips to improve my next travel experience."

Linda A.
 

"Michelle's tutorials have been quite helpful to me as a solo traveler. I am now equipped to search out hidden gems that I may not have found without these techniques. I am excited for my next trip!"

T.T.
 

"I love your courses and find them invaluable. I am so grateful to have you as a resource. Your courses open my eyes to what I don't know."

Cheryl S.
 

"I didn't expect the google maps section - google results don't seem "hidden" but the info in it was great.
I really liked having the option to read the content as text rather than just listening to the video."

A.N.
 

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the local gems you'll love?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course worth it if I already travel a lot?

Even seasoned travelers can overlook some of the tricks hiding in plain sight on Google Maps, review sites, and forums. 

Hidden Highlights shows you how to cut through the noise so you spend less time researching and more time enjoying the spots you’ll actually love.


Do I need to be tech-savvy to take this course?

Not at all. If you can open an email, and click play on a video, you can easily follow along. 

The lessons are step-by-step, bite-sized, and beginner-friendly—you can pause, rewind, and practice at your own pace.

How long do I have access? 
For the lifetime of this course. Revisit the tutorials, cheat-sheets, and badge quiz anytime - whether you’re planning next month’s getaway or a trip a year from now.


Do you offer refunds?

Due to the digital delivery of online courses, we do not offer refunds. Please don't hesitate to reach out before purchasing if you're not sure this course is right for you.

What type of travel is this best for?

Whether you're planning a quick weekend getaway or a six-month sabbatical, these strategies adapt to any itinerary.

You'll be empowered to make better choices, and optimize your time and budget, regardless of your destination or travel style.


Does this course take a lot of time?

This course is on-demand with lifetime access, so you can start it whenever you're ready. 


Each video is under 10 minutes, so you can binge-watch in an afternoon or spread it out between coffee breaks. Implement what you learn right away - even during your next trip planning session.

 

I’m already a Toolkit member. Do I need to purchase again? 

Nope! Hidden Highlights is included in your Toolkit library. Click here to jump right in.

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