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Making travel more approachable and meaningful through simple, down-to-earth advice.
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Paris favorites for first-timers
Each visit to the capital of France has its own personality, its own set of adventures. Here are my favorites for those getting to know Paris for the first time.
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5 reasons why Menton should be more than a day trip
Five reasons why Menton is my preferred destination on the Côte d’Azur. France’s sunniest…
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Guide: Visiting Edinburgh for the first time
Edinburgh is one of my all-time favorite cities that I cannot stop returning to.…
Need help planning your next trip?
Here are some ideas of how I can help, but feel free to contact me with questions big or small.
Personalized suggestions
Based your travel style, I can provide suggestions on where to go and what to do
Planes, trains, or automobiles?
I can help navigate the easiest way to travel between destinations
Local tips and cultural nuances
Based on my experience or my network of friends around the globe
Picking your perfect Airbnb or hotel
From neighborhoods to amenities, understand what to prioritize while staying in budget
Must see vs. tourist trap
Figure out which sites are worth your time and which you can skip
What to pack and travel essentials
Less is usually more – and always leave room for gifts! I can help you identify the essentials
Hello, I’m Heather
Thank you for visiting Trace the World. If we haven’t met before, welcome! After years of providing friends and family with travel recommendations, I decided to create a place to help make travel planning a little less overwhelming for those who are not frequent flyers (yet).
“Travel … is not a frivolous luxury–it is an engine for improving humankind, for connecting people and removing their prejudices, for knocking distant cultures together to make unlikely sparks of joy and insight.”
Sam Anderson
“Rick Steves Wants to Set You Free” published in the New York Times Magazine
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