Ted Lin

I’m Ted, a San Francisco Bay Area-based travel advisor who combines a passion for exploration with a software engineer’s analytical approach. I’ve traveled across Asia (China, Taiwan, Japan), Europe (Italy, Northern Finland, Amsterdam, Denmark, Munich), and North America (Vancouver, Seattle, California, Las Vegas, New York, Florida, Chicago), plus Alaskan cruises. I specialize in romantic getaways, family trips (as a dad to an eight and five-year-old), guys’ trips, and weekend escapes—all while maximizing airline miles, hotel points, and credit card rewards to stretch your travel budget.

What sets me apart? I not only have a ton of travel experience myself, but with my software engineering background, I know how to best leverage tools to deliver highly personalized recommendations tailored to your preferences (and I don’t just mean asking ChatGPT directly). I’m a food lover who knows where to find authentic local eats beyond tourist traps, excels at navigating logistics and transportation, and have plenty of experience handling flight delays and travel disruptions. I focus on working with a smaller number of clients to provide dedicated attention and craft truly memorable experiences.

Let’s turn your travel dreams into reality—whether you’re seeking culinary adventures, seamless logistics, or smart travel and credit card points/rewards strategies, I’m here to make it happen!

I’m Ted, a San Francisco Bay Area-based travel advisor who combines a passion for exploration with a software engineer’s analytical approach. I’ve traveled across Asia (China, Taiwan, Japan), Europe (Italy, Northern Finland, Amsterdam, Denmark, Munich), and North America (Vancouver, Seattle, California, Las Vegas, New York, Florida, Chicago), plus Alaskan cruises. I specialize in romantic getaways, family trips (as a dad to an eight and five-year-old), guys’ trips, and weekend escapes—all while maximizing airline miles, hotel points, and credit card rewards to stretch your travel budget.

What sets me apart? I not only have a ton of travel experience myself, but with my software engineering background, I know how to best leverage tools to deliver highly personalized recommendations tailored to your preferences (and I don’t just mean asking ChatGPT directly). I’m a food lover who knows where to find authentic local eats beyond tourist traps, excels at navigating logistics and transportation, and have plenty of experience handling flight delays and travel disruptions. I focus on working with a smaller number of clients to provide dedicated attention and craft truly memorable experiences.

Let’s turn your travel dreams into reality—whether you’re seeking culinary adventures, seamless logistics, or smart travel and credit card points/rewards strategies, I’m here to make it happen!