You know you want this, but there are still a lot of “what ifs” to figure out. You’ve already done a bunch of research, but the details are still fuzzy and you’ve hit a point of analysis paralysis.
You value personalized guidance from someone who has done what you want to accomplish and can help you avoid mistakes, save you time, expand your possibilities, and hold you accountable to your dreams.
Get clarity on your purpose and vision for your unique trip - you can do so much more than just see a bunch of cool places around the world! Expand your view of what’s possible with this gift of TIME.
Avoid getting distracted by shiny objects and taking big detours by researching with a strategic plan to get to the information you need to make informed decisions in the most efficient way.
Get solutions to address all the “what ifs” and different itineraries swirling around in your head right now so you can put your mind at ease and move forward with excitement and confidence.
Pull all the puzzle pieces into a solid, realistic plan with clear due dates so you don’t have to stress about missing anything big or important as you prepare
Get guidance and accountability to push past your comfort zone - this is a big leap that brings up a lot of fears and uncertainties. I understand these feelings firsthand and can support you in this process.
Brainstorm: Vision Expansion
Research: Obstacle Crusher
Research: Flowmad Itinerary Review
Outline: Save the Date Celebration!
Flowmad Vision - Summarize your big WHY so you can easily discover opportunities that feel made for you
Flowmad Calculator - Calculate funding sources and costs to get to your ballpark budget fast
Destination Comparison Chart - Easily compare destinations to determine which ones are the best fit for this adventure
Flowmad Itinerary - Organize your ideas and pull them into a cohesive itinerary with logistics
Flowmad Plan - Kickstart your Prepare phase with a 50-point checklist with due dates automatically calculated based on your departure date that you can easily customize
Get clear on your Goals & Vision so you can get the most out of this adventure
Call 1: Vision Expansion
Remove Roadblocks
Decide how you’ll handle your house, school/child care, pets, and work by choosing from options
Calculate your estimated investment and determine the best funding sources
Identify when you can realistically depart based on your unique situation and constraints
Call 2: Obstacle Crusher
High-Level Travel Itinerary Planning:
Research destinations, experiences, costs, seasonality, visas, safety, etc.
Narrow down your list of destinations and research logistics between destinations
Evaluate costs and timing of itinerary against targets and make adjustments if needed
Call 3: Flowmad Itinerary Review
Personalize your Flowmad Plan to add unique actions you need to take before departure
Finalize your Flowmad Plan and Save your Departure Date on your calendar!
Call 4: Save the Date Celebration!
“All in all, it was the perfect sabbatical and I certainly could not have done any of it without your patience, enthusiasm and expert research.”
- Jennifer W (took a 6-week sabbatical with her family)
" I feel so much more confident about my trip after working with Susie. I wasn’t even sure of what questions I needed to ask before we started! Susie will reassure you that you have considered everything necessary for a successful trip."
- Kelly J. (moved from Arizona to Albania)
" Susie broke down the planning process into manageable pieces with helpful tools. We now have a realistic budget, solutions to our biggest challenges and questions. We went from feeling overwhelmed to excited."
- Dorie A. (moved her family from California to Switzerland for 1.5 years)
" This was the first family trip I’ve taken without anxiety. You took away any headache and alleviated my mental bandwidth."
- Gaby H
Since starting my travel agency in 2016, I have helped hundreds of people travel around the world, both for vacations and extended sabbatical trips. I have been recognized by Conde Nast Traveler as a Top Travel Specialist since 2021. I am a certified Travel Designer through the Transformational Travel Council.
Throughout my 13-year career as a Management Consultant, I worked in Rome for 5 months, took a year-long sabbatical to all 7 continents with my husband, and 2 month long sabbaticals. I also took a month long sabbatical while running Carpe Diem Traveler.
Lastly, I have a son, so I understand what it’s like to travel with a child and take their needs into consideration for such a life-changing undertaking.
Work with us:
1:1 Planning: Live Abroad for a Month or Intentional Journeys
Monthly Membership: Raising Explorers Club
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