Hannah Schmelkin

With 32 countries and counting, my adventures never seem to stop. I am the go-to trip planner for my family and friends, and I love helping others create long-lasting travel memories. Whether it’s a father-daughter Oktoberfest adventure, chasing the northern lights in Norway, hiking the US National Parks, exploring the Douro Valley wineries in Portugal, climbing the Great Wall of China at age seven, or running through lavender fields in the South of France, I will never lose my travel bug! I am a 25-year-old organizational culture consultant from New York, living in Chicago, Illinois (when I am not always on the go!), specializing in helping young travelers find the time and space to have exciting adventures. Travel does not always have to be the most expensive to be the most rewarding—I am passionate about crafting trips that work for anyone. I plan all of my trips around food, hiking and adventure, and finding hidden gems all around the world, in the most cost-effective, yet meaningful way. I like a bit of everything—having jam-packed days, but saving time to relax and be spontaneous. Learning about the culture, history, and environment—and, of course, living like the local people—are at the forefront of my travels.

With 32 countries and counting, my adventures never seem to stop. I am the go-to trip planner for my family and friends, and I love helping others create long-lasting travel memories. Whether it’s a father-daughter Oktoberfest adventure, chasing the northern lights in Norway, hiking the US National Parks, exploring the Douro Valley wineries in Portugal, climbing the Great Wall of China at age seven, or running through lavender fields in the South of France, I will never lose my travel bug! I am a 25-year-old organizational culture consultant from New York, living in Chicago, Illinois (when I am not always on the go!), specializing in helping young travelers find the time and space to have exciting adventures. Travel does not always have to be the most expensive to be the most rewarding—I am passionate about crafting trips that work for anyone. I plan all of my trips around food, hiking and adventure, and finding hidden gems all around the world, in the most cost-effective, yet meaningful way. I like a bit of everything—having jam-packed days, but saving time to relax and be spontaneous. Learning about the culture, history, and environment—and, of course, living like the local people—are at the forefront of my travels.