284: Hills I'll Die On as a Seasoned Travel Planner

Travel advice can be framed as universal, but the truth is most of it depends. Preferences, budgets, life stage, energy levels — all of it plays a role in what makes a trip "good." And yet, after nearly two decades of planning my own travels and seven years designing vacations professionally for clients, there are a handful of travel principles I don't waver on. In this episode, I'm sharing those strong opinions — the hills I would absolutely die on as a seasoned travel planner. These are the patterns I've seen repeatedly make or break a trip, the decisions that create smoother experiences, and the mindset shifts that elevate travel from fine to unforgettable. While travel is deeply personal, some lessons are universal. And today, I'm sharing the ones I stand by every single time. → SEE ANGELA'S VACATION PLANNING SUPPORT SERVICES AT WILD HAIR TRAVELS ← Connect w/ Angela on Instagram LISTEN BACK: Episode 84: Just Say 'No' to Big Vacations With Big Groups Episode 149: A Heart-to-Heart With Your Vacation Expectations Episode 164: The MAIN Thing to Know About Travel Deals

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284: Hills I'll Die On as a Seasoned Travel Planner is an episode from Happy Women Travel More by Angela Gillmeister.

This episode is 19:45 long.

This episode was published on Mar 3, 2026.

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