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By Lisa | Something More Travel Where ancient temples meet neon skylines, cherry blossoms frame centuries-old traditions, and every meal is an experience. Japan has a way of captivating almost every kind of traveler. It can be exciting and peaceful, beautifully traditional and incredibly futuristic, wonderfully familiar and completely different all at once. You can spend the morning wandering through a centuries-old temple, the afternoon navigating one of the world's most fas

Hi! I’m Diane, one of the faces behind Something More Travel. I’m a full time administrative assistant in education, and a passionate travel enthusiast who turned my love for exploring the world into a career as a travel agent. As an empty nester with two grown children, I now have more time to focus on what excites me most — helping others plan meaningful, memorable trips. I’ve always believed that travel is one of the best ways to learn, recharge, and connect, and I genuine

By Diane | Something More Travel There’s a unique kind of freedom that comes with this chapter of life - one that Diane discovered as her children grew up and her role as a Mom began to change. In this personal reflection, Diane shares what it means to rediscover yourself as an empty nester, embrace travel on your own terms, and experience the world with a little more intention, curiosity and freedom. There’s a unique kind of freedom that comes with this chapter of life - one

By Lisa | Something More Travel We have more ways to book travel than ever before. Google, Expedia, TripAdvisor, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, YouTube, AI… and approximately 47,000 tabs open when we're trying to figure out which resort actually has the swimmable beach. So, with all that information at our fingertips, why would you use a travel agent? Because travel is about so much more than finding a flight and clicking Book Now. It’s about finding the right place, the right ex

By Terra | Something More Travel Every mom knows this feeling: Next trip will be different. The kids won’t whine. No one will fight over who’s sitting where. We won’t spend a fortune on meals no one finishes. I’ll pack perfectly - no overpacking, no under packing. Everyone will get along, sleep well, and it will be … perfect. And yet - after 16 years of traveling with kids - I can confidently say: I have never had a perfect family vacation. Not even close. The Reality of Fami

By Terra | Something More Travel Let me set the scene. I’m a mom, a nurse, a wife, a big sister, the friend who always plans everything - and now, a certified travel agent and business owner. But this didn’t start with a business plan. It started with a trip that was… well… not it. A few years ago, I headed to Europe with my then 14-year-old son on a school trip. You know the type: four countries in ten days, jam-packed itinerary, and just enough time to say, “Wow, that looks

By Lisa | Something More Travel A couple of years ago, I had the chance to travel to Europe with my daughter on a school trip. It was incredible, for so many reasons! But somewhere between rushing from one landmark to the next (four countries in nine days… ambitious), the planner and the dreamer in me were both quietly taking notes. The Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland Planner: a little more time, a little more intention, a little more magic. Dreamer: what if this could be