️ Enjoy genuine experiences instead of overrated tourist traps
Know what to expect, what to skip, and how to stretch every dollar 
Stop wasting hours in research rabbit holes 
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
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- 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 say goodbye to analysis paralysis
- Tap into local knowledge even if you don't know anyone in the destination
"Hidden Highlights has super practical tips for finding places most people miss, and ways to actually connect with locals to get insider tips. I’ve planned a number of trips over the years, and I still walked away with new ideas and better ways to dig deeper when I’m researching."
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.
6 bite-size, pre-recorded video tutorials (easy to follow, no tech expertise required)
Step by step guidance with transcripts
Curated resources for local experiences
On demand, lifetime access to materials (start whenever you want, revisit anytime)"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."
"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."The Hidden Highlights course is concise, relevant, and clear. I even found new things the second time through it. Now I feel empowered as I plan my first trip without taking a tour!"
️ Anon. (student survey)"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."
"This course will make my future travels so much better. Especially the tricks in Google Maps were lightbulb moments for me. Thank you!"
️ Gerrit V."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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️️Written transcript included
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