MEET MADELINE

I've always been the friend people come to when they're trying to figure out where to go next, whether they need the perfect hotel, or want to know if somewhere is actually worth the hype.

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I've traveled to more than 35 countries and rarely done two trips the same way. I've walked the Camino de Santiago, road-tripped Australia's east coast, hiked a volcano in Guatemala, taken Italian classes in Italy, and slept on a sailboat in the San Blas Islands.

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I've backpacked on a budget, stayed in incredible five-star hotels and done plenty in between. That range has shaped the way I travel now: spend where it matters, skip what's overhyped and make room for the experiences you'll actually remember.

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My favorite trips are the ones that feel a little unexpected, deeply personal and exactly right for the person taking them.