️ 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
When you create an itinerary without a clear strategy, you risk:
Wasting precious time and energy scrolling through hundreds of options Getting stuck with disappointing meals or experiences Overspending on subpar attractions Missing out on the true highlights of your destination
create wonderful memories, avoid disappointments, reduce research time, and find the best value places for your budget and preferences.
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 perfected strategies for uncovering hidden gems that make every trip unforgettable. I created Hidden Highlights to give you insider secrets, practical strategies, and confidence to transform your own trips with ease.
I love teaching travelers easy ways to use the internet and smartphones so you can make sure that you don't miss out on better travel experiences and deals.
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)"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
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How to Plan a Day Trip in Under 20 MinutesQuick, 5-step method for putting together a flexible itinerary in an unfamiliar place.
Smartphone Savvy Travel Overview* Learn 4 essential apps, stay connected, navigate confidently, and manage data abroad.
Navigating in Foreign Destinations*Tips and tools to feel confident navigating public transit, city streets, and more.
*Presentations from DIY Trip Summit 2025
Each lesson is: ️
️Under 20 minutes
️ ️Pre-recorded so you can watch on your own time
️ ️Available with a written transcript
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