by EricaHanger | Sep 30, 2026 | Sustainable Travel, Travel Blog
As a travel advisor and full-time traveler, the quest for a “local” experience is always top of mind. I often hear travelers say, “I want to have a local experience.” While well-intentioned, you want to know how the locals live, where they eat, and get an insider...
by EricaHanger | Jul 29, 2026 | Digital Nomad, Travel Blog
Travel has quietly (and sometimes loudly) become a competition. As a full-time traveler and travel advisor, people have little time so they try to pack in: More cities. More countries. More flights. More photos. But somewhere along the way, a lot of people stopped...
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...
