Warm morning light across the rolling hills and cypress trees of Tuscany

Personal travel planning · Italy & beyond

Thoughtful Italy,
European & Worldwide
Travel — Planned
Around You.

Italy is my specialty. Europe and the world are yours to explore. I’ll bring firsthand insight, thoughtful planning, and a personal approach to a journey shaped around your interests and your pace.

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Val d’Orcia, TuscanyRoom to slow down. More to remember.

Firsthand experience·Thoughtfully paced journeys·Personal guidance, from the start

Why work with Nomad With Dan

A well-planned trip
starts with you.

You don’t need more travel options—you need the right plan.

I’m Dan. I listen carefully, narrow the choices, and help you find the places, stays, and experiences that fit the way you want to travel.

From my Air Force days in England to years exploring Europe and the U.S., travel has shaped how I see the world. I bring that experience—and a love of distinctive hotels, local discoveries, and unhurried days—to every trip I plan.

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Dan exploring Florence — In Florence, always finding another reason to return.

My approach

Listen closely.
Plan thoughtfully.
Leave room
for discovery.

Find your kind of journey

Where will your curiosity take you?

One place to settle in. A route worth following.
A journey that feels entirely your own.

Florence seen through trees above the city

Italy ↗

Iconic cities, quiet villages, and the places in between. My specialty, shaped around you.

Sunlit indoor and outdoor living spaces at Amanzoe in Greece

Villas ↗

Space to gather, settle in, and enjoy life at a different pace. Villa stays thoughtfully selected and planned around you.

Four Seasons yacht and tender on the Mediterranean

River & Yacht Cruises ↗

A fresh perspective on Europe and beyond, with the right ship, route, and time ashore.

The Matterhorn reflected in an Alpine lake in Switzerland

Tailored Journeys ↗

Europe and worldwide travel, thoughtfully connected around your interests and priorities.

A Tuscany agriturismo with warm evening lights and outdoor tables

Stay a little longer.

Italy, with a personal perspective

Beyond the highlights.
Into the everyday.

A quiet wine bar in Verona. A countryside stay in Tuscany. A neighborhood you get to know by wandering.

I’ve spent years exploring Italy’s cities, villages, family-run hotels, and local restaurants. I’ll help you balance the places you’ve always wanted to see with the moments that make a trip your own.

Start with one of my curated Italy journeys, then we’ll shape it around your dates, interests, and pace.

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Good journeys. Lasting impressions.

“He honestly helped make this the best vacation we have ever taken.”

Christine D. · Greece · Verified Fora Client Review

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How we work together

From your first idea
to your next great memory.

Clear recommendations. Carefully considered details.
Someone who knows your trip and your priorities.

01 /

We start with a conversation.

Tell me what you’re imagining. We’ll talk about your interests, budget, travel style, and the pace that feels right.

02 /

I bring your trip together.

I’ll research the options, recommend the right stays and experiences, and work with you to shape a thoughtful itinerary.

03 /

You travel with support.

From bookings and practical details to guidance before and during your travels, I’ll help you feel prepared for the journey.

Planning that fits your trip.

From hotel reservations to complete itinerary design. Preferred partner benefits may be available; custom or complex trips may involve a planning fee. Any fees are discussed before planning begins.

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