by EricaHanger | May 20, 2026 | Sustainable Travel, Travel Blog
It is hard to enjoy a destination when it feels like you are standing in line for it. That is the reality in many of the world’s most loved places. Narrow streets get jammed. Local transit gets strained. Housing costs rise as short-term rentals expand. Natural areas...
by EricaHanger | Apr 7, 2026 | Sustainable Travel, Travel Blog
A client recently asked me, “Can we just use AI to plan the whole trip?” I love that question, because it gets to the heart of what travel planning is really about. Yes, AI can generate an itinerary in seconds. It can suggest hotels, restaurants, and day trips. It can...
by EricaHanger | Mar 8, 2026 | Sustainable Travel, Travel Blog
Picture this: You’re sitting at a bar solo, enjoying a palate-pleasing libation in New York City. You are confident, and you don’t need others to justify your worth or status to enjoy a beverage alone. You’re content in your own company (what’s with all the...
by EricaHanger | Feb 13, 2026 | Sustainable Travel, Travel Blog
What is a high-value, low-impact traveler? A high-value, low-impact traveler is someone who prioritizes meaningful, sustainable travel experiences while minimizing their environmental and cultural footprint. These travelers tend to stay longer in destinations, spend...
by EricaHanger | Jan 9, 2026 | Digital Nomad, Travel Blog
The phone call comes at night. You answer the familiar number, wondering if they got their time zones mixed up. Then you hear the gut-wrenching news. When loss strikes and you’re living abroad—whether you’re an expat, digital nomad, or international...