Bigger Than Us -Travels

After years of traveling I still get lost👇🌍🙃 I get overwhelmed sometimes with how much travel advice is out there and not all of it is reliable. So, if you relate to my struggles or this video then you also need this! After years of traveling, I wish someone had just laid everything out for me, step by step. Just real practical advice that actually makes a difference. But before we continue.... 🌱 Don't forget to follow me @biggerthanus_travels for more content about travel, itineraries, responsible travel, group trips, travel coaching, mindset & more.🫶🌍💚✈️ ✨️Let me introduce you to my brand new travel series called: Build Your Perfect Trip! 🥳💚🌍🗓 Why? Because even though this is my full-time job I also struggle when organizing a new trip every single time.🫣😱🙃 ❌️ There are countless of blogs online ❌️ A variety of booking platforms ❌️ Scams ❌️ Must-Do Lists ❌️ Travel Hacks & Tips ❌️ and so much more.... ✨️So, Here’s how it works: Each season, I will focus on building the ultimate trip to a specific destination for YOU! 🥳😱🌍 I’ll break it down into 10 short episodes, so you can follow the journey from start to finish.🫶✈️📍 ✨️I will show you EVERYTHING you need to know: 🛫 Flights – When to book, where to sit, hidden fees to avoid. 🏨 Accommodations – Hotels vs. Airbnbs vs. hostels. 💰 Budgeting – How much to save, what to splurge on. 🎒 Packing – Essentials, space-saving hacks, and things you’ll regret bringing. 🚇 Getting Around – Public transport, rental cars, and local tricks. 🍜 Food & Culture – What to eat, where to eat, and how not to get scammed. 📶 Internet & SIM Cards – How to stay connected without overpaying. And so much more....! 📲 Which country should we do first? Comment below🥳🌍✅️👇 With Love, 💚 Melissa. [travel series, itineraries, travel tips, travel hacks, group trips, destinatio

After 6 months this happened..👇💻🌍 Spend a day with me while I prepare myself to do an onsite meeting with a client. 💻🌍 This is PART 2. She contacted me in August 2024 with some travel-related questions that I think some of you may also have.✈️🤔 We were so busy that we couldn't figure out a time & date to plan a meeting. After 6 months of keeping in touch we decided to meet and it was su much fun!🥳🌍✈️ I'm so grateful to have had the chance to coach & guide this client before her family trip to Europe.✨️🩷🙏 My business is mostly online but whenever I travel to a different country, I offer on-site services as well such as travel coaching & planning. If you are someone who prefers 1-on-1 on-site contact then, no worries, I got you! 📲 DM me & I will send you all details about how YOU can also work with me.🩷✅️🌍 During these sessions / meetings we focus on certain aspects that revolves around planning a trip, itineraries, questions or doubts you may have related to your vacation but also post-trip & mindset coaching.🌱🤔 I spent around 3 hours in total coaching & guiding her but also just enjoying a nice conversation. The best part of onsite meetings is connecting with like-minded travelers!🌍✈️💫🥳 After all, I am grateful for her as a client but also because we will def be working soon on another trip she has planned with her family.🫶✈️🌍 🌞 Follow me @biggerthanus_travel for more content related to travel, travel planning, itineraries, small group trips, budget travel, responsible travel & mindset. With Love, 💚 Melissa. #travelcoaches #travelcoaching #workwithme #travelsessions #mindfultravel #destinations #itinerary #travelgoal #smallgrouptravel #smallbusinessowner #travelplanningservices #travelplanningmadeeasy #travelagentonline #travelconsultancy

It all started when...👇🌍🌱✈️ This is the story of how certain events in my life happened that changed everything for me.... This is the story of Bigger Than Us - Travels.🌱🌍 ✨️It all started in 2021 & 2022 when I realized that our travel experiences matter. These experiences matter more than you think. Before I continue don't forget to.... 🌱 Follow me @biggerthanus_travels for more content about travel tips, mindset, coaching, itineraries, & more. This story is not about ME, about OUR company or about our VISION or GOALS.✅️ 💫 This story is about YOU! About your travel experiences, your past trips, your way of traveling but also about OTHERS.🌺🫶 I want to leave you with one simple message, a message that represent WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE STAND FOR and WHAT WE ARE FOCUSING ON: It doesn't matter where you come from, your beliefs, what/who you are, or who you want to be. 🌱 WE ALL MATTER‼️ With Love, 💚 Melissa. [Travel, Destinations, TravelTips, TravelAgent, TravelExpert, Group Trips, Mindful Travel, SmallBusinessowner, Custom Trips, Travel Planning] #mindfultravel #wellnesstravel #travelcoaching #mystory #smallbusinessowner #traveltips #personalizedtravel #travel #womenentrepreneur

Why you shouldn't miss this...👇✨️🌍📍 Summer is passing by quickly but the holiday season is a few months away. Did you already book your next holiday adventure?🤔🌞📍🌍 If not, that's perfect. 🥳✨️ I have traveled to 4 countries & only spend €2.000!! This is your chance to work with me 1:1 for a discounted price. I have created this OFFER specially for YOU!🥳✨️🌍🌞📍 ✅️ 30 min travel advice session ✅️ 1 customized itinerary ✅️ 1 travel coaching session (any topic) ✅️ 45 min personalized trip session BENEFITS of working with me & taking this offer: ▪️ You will have me as your personal travel advisor to help you plan your trip ▪️You will pay less money compared to other competitors ▪️No need to spend a lot of time doing research if time is an obstacle for you ▪️You will be prepared & coached to have a meaningful trip considering all cultural & sustainable aspects of your dream trip 🌴 Comment 'OFFER' & I will send you all information and your discounted price.🫶✨️🥳 ‼️This is a Limited Time Offer that will last until the end of September! Don't forget to follow us @biggerthanus_travel for more tips on affordable personalized trips, responsible travel & coaching.🌴🌞🌺🌻🌍 With Love, 💚 Melissa Bermudez #travelplanningmadeeasy #naturetraveller #culturaltrips #traveladviser #travelagentonline #traveloffer #summertrips #travelconsultancy #personalizedtravel #ecotourismo

You don't know about these secrets...👇🇨🇦🌍 Planning a trip to Canada is not easy because it all depends on where you will be going but also how much money you wanna spend. 💸📍 We went to Toronto, Ontario and Edmonton, Alberta. But.... I'm pretty sure these platforms/apps and planning tips will help you a lot if this is your first-time planning or traveling to Canada. 🇨🇦🌍🏔 ✨️Here are my 3 secrets when planning a trip to Canada: ✅️ 1. Buy passes instead of tickets for the GO trains because it is wayyyyy cheaper and useful. Also, travel during weekends to make it even more affordable. ✅️ 2. Buy the presto card if you are planning to use public transport. It is more efficient and easy to use. You can download the presto app to check your balance, recharge and more. ✅️ 3. Exchange your US dollars to Canadians because you will receive more money. Don't accept the exchange rate of 1:1 that some locations will offer you when you pay with US dollars. 💾 SAVE this post so that you can plan your next trip to Canada! 🇨🇦🫶 🌺 Don't forget to follow me @biggerthanus_travel for more tips on how to plan any trip. With Love, 💚 Melissa Bermudez #sustainabletravelling #responsibletraveling #canadatravels #travelplanningtips #travelcoaching #travelagentslife #itineraries #personalizedtrips

This is HOW I packed 3 weeks of travels to 👇🧳🇨🇦 PART 1. I am super excited to tell you that I will be traveling to an amazing country! I have never been to this country so far... Whenever I go to a new destination where I am not responsible of the itinerary I tend to overpack.🤫🫣 However, I hope this video helps you out or atleast I hope I can give you an idea on what you should pack for a 3 week of travels to this destination during summer time. ▪️Here is HOW I packed for 3 weeks of travels in a carry-on & personal item to go to Canada. ⬇️ ✨️ Here's the list: ✅️ PJ (1/2x) ✅️ Sports clothes (1x) ✅️ Shorts (2x) ✅️ Jeans & Pants (2x) ✅️ Bathing suit (1/2x) ✅️ Skirt (1x) ✅️ Sweaters (2x) ✅️ Purse (1x) ✅️ Belt (1x) ✅️ Underware + bras (depends on you) ✅️ Jackets (3x) ✅️ Socks (depends on you) ✅️ Toiletries ✅️ Accessories ✅️ Heels (1x) ✅️ Cap (1x) ✅️ Hair straightener + tools (1x) ✅️ Shirts/tops (depends on you) Extras: dresses, hiking boots etc. ✨️BONUS: remember to pack light because you will always end up bringing some stuff back to your home country.🫶📍 🌺 Don't forget to follow me for more content about travel! With Love, 💚 Melissa B. #packinglight #packinghacks #packingcubes #carryon #personalitem #torontotrip #edmontontravel #canadatrip🇨🇦 #traveltipsandhacks #ecodestination #travelplanningtips

Morocco DETAILED Itinerary Here...👇 We traveled to Morocco during the summer season and we stayed 6 days.🇲🇦🌍 ✨️If you are thinking of traveling to Morocco then don't miss this itinerary: ✅️ Day 1 - Marrakech: We started our day by having breakfast at our Riad (Riad Full Moon), exchanging some money and having a tip-based local walking tour around the city of Marrakech. 📍Marrakech WITHLocals - Old city walking tour ✅️ Day 2 - Marrakech: After exploring Marrakech the previous day, we felt ready to explore this day on our own. We visited several places, booked our sahara desert tour and we bought some supplies for our trip to the desert. ✅️ Day 3 - Sahara Desert We hopped on a small bus/car as a group to start the sahara desert tour. We made several stops to eat, go to the bathroom, buy supplies and chill for a bit. ✅️ Day 4 - Sahara Desert After that longgggg drive we slept at our first accommodation where we had a group dinner. We visited some places that were on the route and made some stops on the way. Then we did the 🐪 trekking which took about 1.5 hours (if you include quads & sandboarding). Finally, it was time to sleep in the Sahara desert. We had our own private nomadic camp/tent (called Haimas) with comfy beds, private bathroom & shower and in the end we had dinner. 🌱 Dromedary Tour: you could consider not doing this part or just walk next to them. This is not considered a sustainable activity so I suggest thinking about it. However, it is also considered a big financial support for people living in these areas. ✅️ Day 5 - Sahara Desert & Back to Marrakech Another long day going back to Marrakech we didn't do as many stops as before. In the evening we enjoyed the city's night life and went souvenier shopping. 📍We woke up super early & our berber guide took us with the 🐪 to see the night sky & sunrise. ✅️ Day 6 - Leaving Morocco Bye bye Morocco. ✨️Highlights: Atlas Mountai

What I learned after years...👇🌺🌍🌞 Sometimes when we travel we want to find answers to some of our questions. Sometimes we do find the answers but... It doesn't happen all the time. What I learned after years of traveling is that... We don't look for answers while traveling. We look for better questions... ✨️Going from these: 💡Why is this happening to me? 💡Why did I meet these people? 💡What am I going to do next? 💡Why do I have these dreams? 💡What am I so afraid of? ✨️To these: 🌱Who do I want to be? 🌱What can I do to achieve my dream life? 🌱What limiting belief are holding me back to have an amazing travel experience? & so on and on... SHARE with me what's your favourite travel quote or phrase??⬇️🌞💡 Don't forget to... 🌺 Follow me @biggerthanus_travel for more content about responsible travel, budget trips and itineraries. With Love, 💚 Melissa B. #sustainabletravel #personalizedtravelexperiences #travelcoaching #culturalmmersiontrips #adventuretravel #wellnesstravel #eco-friendlytraveltips #mindfultravel #luxurytravelplanning #travelconsultancyservices

7 Mistakes I made & How you can avoid them 👇✅️ If you have been following my content you know that I always try to show the good side and the bad side of all my travel adventures.🌍🌺💚 However, as an experience traveler, I also made some mistakes...🤫😱 Now I change the way I look at traveling & the way I prepare myself for a trip. ✨️Here are the top 7 mistakes I made while traveling and How YOU can AVOID them: 1️⃣ Read some Reviews: inform yourself before making any decisions by reading website's reviews such as accommodation's reviews, restaurants' reviews & so much more. 2️⃣ Track your Expenses: there are a lot of different apps that can help you with this such as splitwise. 3️⃣ Stay connected with your Family: it doesn't matter if you are traveling alone or not share your location, itinerary or any other detail with your family members. 4️⃣ Seek local Experiences: join walking tours, choose small local businesses or meet with locals at certain events. 5️⃣ Learn new Words: learning a couple of words in another language will make your trip more meaningful and you will be able to connect with locals more easily. 6️⃣ Being Open-minded: during our trips we will be confronted by different opinions, cultures, beliefs and perspectives but this is a friendly reminder that YOU don't have to be affected by it. 7️⃣ Pack Lightly: we often believe that we need a lot of different stuff for our trips but the reality is that you will end up using the same shirt 2 or 3 times. So, pack accordingly. 📲SAVE this video before your next trip. Don't forget to... 🌍 Follow me @biggerthanus_travel for more content about responsible travel, affordable & personalized trips and mindful coaching. With Love,💚 Melissa B. #travelmistakes #travelhacking101 #responsibletravel #personalizedtrips #mindfulcoaching #eco-friendlytraveltips #travelplanningtips

Here is how you can do it...👇🌍✅️ I love learning new languages before going or during a trip.🌍💚 Sometimes we don't have time to do a whole language course or we don't know how to pronounce some words in a new language. I speak four different languages: Spanish, Dutch, English and Papiamento. I am pretty sure you haven't heard of the last one and thatsss okayy! I am so happy to announce that using this platform will allow anyone to learn Papiamento but also a bunch of new languages as well.💚📍 💡This platform has added 110 new languages with the help of AI. Learning a new language or atleast a couple of words in a new language becomes easy when you use Google Translate. This is how you can do it: ✅️ Step 1: Select the language you currently speak ✅️ Step 2: Select the language you want to learn ✅️ Step 3: Translate Done! ✨️Bonus: Click the mic button so that you can hear how it's pronounce. 🌺COMMENT below which languages or dialects are you going to learn for your next trip? Don't forget to... 🌱 Follow me @biggerthanus_travel for more content about responsible travel, personalized trips, itineraries & mindset coaching. 💚 SHARE this video with your friends! #responsibletraveller #googletranslate #personalizedtrips #newlanguages #destinations #learnanewlanguage #traveltips #travelmindset

Secrets I have never shared with anyone...⬇️🤫🌍 Hey, its me Melissa. Welcome to this new community! 🌻🌱🌺💚 Since there has been a lot of new of you who have followed me or watched my reels recently (which I am very very grateful and happy about), I figured I'd introduce myself once again. ✨️Here are some fun secrets & facts about me as a traveler & nature lover: 🌴I love nature but I have a love/hate relationship with bugs. 🌴 I want to start going on trips that are focus on hiking. 🌴 Everytime I do scuba diving or snorkeling I end up waving "Hi" to the fishes. 🌴 I prefer sleeping listening to forest sounds. I just want to say thank you for being part of this small community!🌺🌱🌍 If you are new here... Don't forget to... 🌱 Follow me @biggerthanus_travel for more content about responsible travel, affordable trips & meaningful experiences. 🌺 Feel free to ask me any travel related questions you may have about affordable trips, responsible travel & adventure-nature experiences. 💚 SHARE a funny fact or story about yourself down below.⬇️🌞 #travel #personalizedtrips #sustainabletravel #mindfulcoaching #responsibletraveller #affordabletrips #traveltips #backpackers #solotravelers #grouptrips #adventuretravel #naturetravel

¡Error común! No viajes sin antes ver esto...👇🌍🌴 Viajar con amigos siempre es muy divertido hasta que.... ❌️Tienen opiniones diferentes, ❌️Quieren hacer cosas diferentes, ❌️Tienen presupuesto limitado Y mucho mas... Tener un viaje bien organizado es crucial para poder disfrutarlo cuando llegue el momento. ✨️Aqui te dejo los 5 tips que tienes que saber antes de volver a viajar con tus amigos: ✅️ 1. Planiar el viaje juntos y reunirsen ✅️ 2. No incluir a desconocidos en el viaje ✅️ 3. Tener paciencia durante el viaje ✅️ 4. No esten juntos 24/7 durante todo el viaje ✅️ 5. Hagan acuerdos previos al viaje Si quieres que te ayude a organizar un viaje con tus amigos o a aprender a como convencerlos para que vayan contigo, comenta 'MINDSET' y te ayudo a hacerlo.🌴🌺💚🌍 No te olvides de... 📲 GUARDAR este video o compartelo con tus amigos viajeros. 💚 Sigueme @biggerthanus_travel para mas contenido de viajes responsables, itinerarios & mas! #viajarconamigos #viajarconamigas #viajesengrupos #amigosviajeros #tipsdeviajero #viajareuropa #agentedeviaje #travelplanningtips