About Travel Breakdown
Travel Breakdown exists to help you plan trips that actually work in real life—not just on paper.
Where this comes from
I’ve always been the trip planner in my friend group. If someone mentioned a trip, I was already researching flights, routes, and logistics that same night.
That instinct turned into real experience over time—starting with family trips to Peru and my first solo trip while studying abroad in Rome, and evolving into multi-country travel across different regions, budgets, and travel styles.
Over the past five years, I’ve leaned fully into travel—planning and taking trips with family, friends, and on my own.
What shaped this approach
A major turning point was a five-week solo trip through South America.
At first, I thought:
“Let me try to visit all of South America in a month.”
That idea quickly fell apart.
Countries were larger than expected. Connections weren’t simple. Travel between destinations took time, planning, and tradeoffs.
I had to narrow my plans—not just by country, but by the type of experiences I actually wanted.
That shift—from trying to do everything to planning what actually makes sense—is the foundation of how I approach travel now.
Solo vs. group travel
I don’t limit myself to one type of travel.
I’ve taken solo trips, where flexibility is everything—you can rest when you want, change plans freely, and move at your own pace.
I’ve also planned and traveled with friends and family, where logistics, expectations, and coordination matter much more.
One recent trip highlights both:
A three-week journey through Central America started with a friend in Panama and Costa Rica. From there, I continued solo through Nicaragua and El Salvador.
Each style of travel requires a different approach—and understanding that difference is key to building a trip that actually works.
Planning for real life
I’ve planned my family’s last several trips, including destinations like Egypt and the Amalfi Coast, with Spain next.
What I’ve learned is simple:
The best trips aren’t perfectly planned—they’re realistically planned.
That means:
- building in flexibility
- understanding pacing
- making smart tradeoffs
- and accepting that things won’t go exactly as expected
What this site is for
Most travel content focuses on ideal scenarios.
Travel Breakdown focuses on:
- what’s realistic
- what’s worth it
- what to prioritize
- and what to cut
Because better decisions before you leave lead to a better trip when you arrive.
Want help planning your trip?
If you’re trying to plan a trip and want help making it more structured, efficient, and realistic:
Visit the Work With Me page to learn more.
