Work With a Travel Advisor
I’m Audra, The Nerd Traveler. I’m a travel advisor specializing in history-rich, comfort-class travel with a deep love for UNESCO World Heritage Sites. I’ve been to 18 countries and more than 50 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and I treat your vacation with the same care I would my own.
You’ll walk away with a clear, organized plan plus the confidence to book it yourself.
Which Service is Right for You?
Travel Agent
Who books? I book it for you.
Cost: Commission-based, no cost to you.
Best for: Hands-off hotel, cruise, and tour booking.
Travel Logistics Research
Who books? You book the flights + trains.
Cost: Flat fee based on number of stops.
Best for: Mapping the smartest way through your trip. by air and by rail.
Travel Planner
Most Popular
Who books? You book it all.
Cost: $300 flat fee.
Best for: A full trip mapped out for you.
Still deciding?
– Want me to book it? Travel Agent.
– Only the logistics figured out (flight, trains, or both)? Travel Logistics Research
– Want the whole trip mapped but you’ll book it yourself? Travel Planner.
Not sure? Book a free 15-minute discovery call and I’ll help you figure it out.
Book a Free Discovery Call
Special Introductory Rates
I’m currently offering travel planning services at a reduced rate while I build my first set of client testimonials. This reflects where I am in growing my advisory business, not the quality of the work. I bring 30 years of personal travel experience and deep destination knowledge to every project.
Once I reach 10 completed client projects, rates will increase. Your locked-in rate stays for the full project.
Travel Logistics Research: $100-$200
Special Introductory Rate
Can you hire someone just to research how to get there and how to get around once you’re there? Yes.
This is custom travel logistics research for travelers who want an expert to map the smartest way through their trip, by air and by European rail (without handing your credit card to anyone but the airline or rail operator). Think of me as your independent routing consultant: I do the heavy lifting to find the best flights, the best train connections, and the right fares, while you keep full control over your bookings.
This is the right service if you:
- Are dealing with a complex flight itinerary and want an expert to map the most efficient routes
- Are weaving together a multi-city European trip and want help navigating the trains as well as the flights
- Are planning multi-destination, open-jaw, or regional travel that’s hard to price yourself
- Want to understand your real options before committing hundreds of dollars
- Feel overwhelmed by too many flight and train combinations and want the sweet spot for your route
What’s Included (Simple Travel Logistics Research)
- Up to 3 Custom Flight Itineraries, which are hand-picked options optimized for preferred departure times, layover preferences, and airline alliances.
- Open-Jaw & Ground Connection Support, including multi-airport entry and exit research and how to travel between your two cities by train or other ground transport.
- European Train Routing (point-to-point), for key rail leg between your cities, I’ll map the best train route, explain the operator and booking site to use, and flag whether to book an advance fare (cheaper, fixed) or a flexible fare, plus whether a seat reservation is required.
- Fare Timing Analysis, where I cross-reference historical data to tell you whether the current flight price is a good deal or worth holding out for a drop.
- Passenger Limit, covering up to 2 passengers traveling together on the same itinerary.
What’s Not Included:
- I don’t book flights or trains on your behalf. You receive research and recommendations and book yourself.
- This service covers flights and trains only. Hotels, attractions, and trip planning are the Travel Planner service.
Book the Travel Logistics Research | Simple ($100)
What’s Included (Multi-Destination Logistics Research)
- Comprehensive Multi-Stop Analysis, which is an evaluation of the best sequence to visit your 3+ destinations to minimize total travel time, backtracking, and unnecessary cost, across both air and rail.
- Complex Route Optimization (Air), including a deep dive into connecting flights, regional budget carriers, and optimal hub connections across your journey.
- European Rail Routing & Strategy, for the legs best done by train, I map the routes, identify the national operators and official booking sites (so you avoid markup resellers), advise on advance vs. flexible fares and required seat reservations, and help you decide where point-to-point tickets beat a rail pass (and where they don’t).
- Air-vs-Rail Recommendations, for each leg – guidance on which mode actually makes sense, factoring in time, cost, city-center-to-city-center reality, and your comfort.
- Passenger Limit, covering up to 4 passengers traveling together on the same multi-stop itinerary..
What’s Not Included:
- I don’t book flights or trains on your behalf. You receive research and recommendations and book yourself.
- This service covers flights and trains only. Hotels, attractions, and trip planning are the Travel Planner service.
Book the Travel Logistics Research | Multi-Destination
Not sure which option is better – Book a Free Discovery Call
Travel Planning Services: $300
Special Introductory Rate
Overwhelmed by travel research? Let a history-loving travel nerd do the heavy lifting. Planning a meaningful trip shouldn’t mean spending dozens of hours drowning in open tabs and conflicting neighborhood reviews. With this premium Travel Planning Service, you skip the stress and fast-forward straight to a beautifully organized, culturally rich adventure.
Whether you’re a deep-dive history buff or just want a highly curated, hassle-free getaway, this comprehensive research package gives you total clarity and confidence before you ever pack a bag.
What’s Included:
Hotel and Neighborhood Analysis
The best hotels for your style plus a vetted hotel shortlist at your budget
Must-See Site Booking Recommendations
What to see, what needs advance booking, how far ahead, and where to book it.
Structured Travel Calendar
Your trip mapped out day by date, paced to make the most of your limited time.
How It Works:
- Secure Your Slot – Purchase the planning package today.
- The Briefing – We connect to discuss your destinations, travel style, interests, and budget.
- The Delivery – Within two weeks, your fully customized travel strategy packet sent via email. And one round of edits as needed.
Good to Know:
- I don’t book on your behalf. You receive the strategy packet and book yourself.
- Flight research is a separate service (see above).
- Covers up to 3 cities; additional cities $75 each
- Includes one round of follow-up questions by email
Book the Travel Planning Services – $250 (Up to 3 Cities)
Limited availability each month to ensure every client gets personalized attention.
Not sure which option is better – Book a Free Discovery Call
Prefer to Plan on Your Own?
These resources are packed with everything I know about stress-free travel planning, from the 9-month countdown checklist to packing carry-on only for a three-week trip.
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A personal AI assistant plus two fillable workbooks that walk you through preparing for any trip – including packing, money abroad, documents, tipping, safety, and those first hours on the ground.
Built on real, tested experience across 18 countries and 50+ UNESCO sites. Prepared, organized, and confident – all without hiring anyone.
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Can I hire someone to only research flights and trains for me?
Yes. My Travel Logistics Research service is exactly that. I analyze the best airlines, fare classes, and booking windows — and for European trips, the best train routes, operators, and fares — so you can book with confidence while keeping full control of the bookings yourself.
Why charge a flat research fee instead of taking a commission?
A flat fee keeps my recommendations completely unbiased. I work for you, not the airlines or hotels. I focus entirely on the best options for your budget and comfort.
What’s the difference between a travel agent and a travel planner?
As a travel agent, I handle the bookings for you and earn a commission from hotels, tours, and transfers at no extra cost to you.
As a travel planner, I do the research and hand you a plan to book yourself, for a flat fee with no commissions.
Travel logistics research (flights and rail) is its own standalone service either way, since I never book your transportation directly.
Do you book my flights or trains for me?
No. I research and recommend the best routes and fares, but you always book your flights directly. This keeps my advice independent and keeps you in control.
What destinations do you specialize in?
History-rich, comfort-class travel with a focus on UNESCO World Heritage Sites, especially across Europe.
I’ve personally visited 18 countries (some several times) and 50+ UNESCO sites.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you want me to handle the bookings, research your flights, or build your itinerary, I’d love to help you put together a trip you’ll remember for years.
Tell me where you want to go, when, and what research you have done thus far.
I’ll take it from there.