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By Unknown - 3:07 PM

Well, that sure feels good to say! Hopefully one day I can say, that our IPO is next week, but I won't get ahead of myself. I can dream big though. Any good stalkers out there probably already easily figured this out, but the last few weeks I have been working like crazy building a brand Web site, blog, social media accounts, etc. for my new business, EuropeItinerary.com!


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It is a project I am SO excited about. The company will provide personalized Eurotrip planning services based on people's specific travel preferences, budget, travel style, must-dos and must-sees, and more. After helping several people plan European vacations, I realized all the time that goes into organizing how to see all these places in an allotted amount of time within a particular budget. Trains, planes, hotels, where to eat, what to see... it's a lot to think about. While some people (like myself) find trip planning to be half the fun, others rather just get there and enjoy themselves. I'm here for group B.

There is still much to be done, like finalizing major aspects of the business model. I'm also looking forward to a huge Web site overhaul from a generous designer in the upcoming months. However, today I am just really excited to finally reveal to y'all what I've already created. I'd love it if y'all would check out the pages and follow along!

EuropeItinerary.com : dedicated homepage to find out more about my company's trip planning services
Pinterest boards : Get inspired for your European adventure by browsing incredible travel photos by country. Follow your favorite countries and more!
Europe Awaits : A new travel blog covering all aspects of European travel. I haven't been everywhere (yet), so I'm looking for contributors. You can contribute posts that you've already published on your blog, or original content. Looking for information on places, events, hotels, festivals, packing, and more! Please email submissions plan@europeitinerary.com. An author description will be given along with link backs to your blogs and social media sites.
Facebook : Find latest updates from us and travel deals.
Twitter: News from all over the travel industry, special deals, and more.

Lastly, if you know someone (or a group) looking to come to Europe that needs help planning, I'm looking for a couple of people to provide these services for free. All I ask in return is a testimonial for my new Web site. Please forward this information on to anyone who might be interested.

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62 comments

  1. MeganFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    yayyy how exciting alex! if you have a badge or something ill throw it up on my website ;)

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  2. ClaireFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    ooooh! Great idea! I'd love to contribute something about Hamburg

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  3. JayFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    Wow! Fantastic idea!

    You're welcome to use a post from my site - depending on what you need I have posts re: Spain (Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Granada), Paris, Prague, Berlin, Brussels, and of course, Norway!

    Best wishes as you pull everything together!

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  4. bevchenFebruary 1, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Oooh, exciting stuff!

    I would be happy to contribute any of my posts about places I've been, but I'm not sure if they're what you're looking for.
    This one might work (with some editing), but I don't really give any tips it may not be detailed enough: http://confuzzledom.wordpress.com/2012/06/24/calw/

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  5. KymFebruary 1, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Congrats and best wishes for your new adventure! How exciting!!

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  6. HeleneFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    This is amazing!!! I am so proud of you! If I know of anyone I will absolutely dorect them your way. I think this is incredible and I want help spread the word in any way shape and form!

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  7. Hanley RussellFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    I should have known! Haha actually, if you want a practice run.. My mom and grandma will be here march 11-19th. I haven't planned and dread planning it. Want to have fun? I'll I've done is the flights! Haha

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  8. DaddioFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    Excellent & congratulations!

    I suppose you still have your day job and are easing into the travel gig in the evenings and in your other spare time?

    Excited for, proud of, and for, you.

    Noted a typo on your website, I believe you intended to say 'joy in', but ended up with 'join'.

    Love always,

    Daddio

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  9. LandiFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Sooooo excited for you!!!!!

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  10. AnjaFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    What a cool idea! I can really see you doing that as a career =)

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  11. KaityFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    this is really exciting Alex! now if only I were actually going to Europe sometime soon...

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  12. HeatherFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    That's awesome and congrats! That's the dream right there :)

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  13. StaciFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Yay! Congrats lady! I have some friends thinking about Europe for their 1-year anniversary...I will send them your way!

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  14. Stephanie @ meet.make.laugh.February 1, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    Congratulations! It's always exciting to get a big project off the ground!

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  15. KatrinFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    Congratulations, Alex! What a great idea! I am so excited for you and I know it will be a huge success because you kick ass!

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  16. Nicole @ Treasure TrompFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:18 AM

    this is so incredibly exciting!! congratulations, lady!

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  17. haileyhiggsFebruary 2, 2013 at 1:22 AM

    so exciting, Alex!!! Congrats!!!! This will be huge!

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  18. HayleyFebruary 2, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    Congrats girl that is so awesome! Cannot wait to check it all out! You rock, seriously.

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  19. BaileyFebruary 2, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    This is awesome!!! Congrats! I would love to contribute posts from my Asia travel- plus, fingers crossed, I should be heading to India in the next few months. I can help in that area too. Now, I just need to get my ass blogging again. CONGRATS again! This is something you will be so great at!

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  20. BaileyFebruary 2, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    i'm really dumb...I just realized it's EUROPE itinerary. whoops, LOL!

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  21. Cat of Sunshine and SiestasFebruary 2, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    So great! I need to just take the leap and quit my jobs and do as you...you're great!

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  22. Alyx Garner (@adodds)February 3, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    You go girl!!! How awesome!!!

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  23. Dena @ It's About the JourneyFebruary 3, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Congrats!!! Not only will I use you, but promote you. Any button yet?

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  24. StevenFebruary 3, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    This is outstanding! If I ever have a trip where I want to outsource the planning, I will definitely keep you in mind. Good luck with the new business!

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  25. MySwissChocolateLifeFebruary 3, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Congratulatons! :))) wish you a lot of visitiors, fun and passion!

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  26. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Thanks so much Megan! I will definitely send you one soon, you are incredible!

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  27. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Thanks Claire! That'd be fantastic. If you already have a post, you can just send the HTML to europeitinerary (at) gmail (dot) com. Otherwise, just whenever you have time I would love the contribution!

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  28. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Yayyy thanks so much! I will definitely use a few posts - so helpful!

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  29. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Thanks Bev! I'll def use that post - can't believe I've never heard of that town it looks so charming!!

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  30. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Thanks so much! Everyone's support means a ton!

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  31. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    You are the best! I'm very excited about it all - even with the crazy crap ton of work ahead. Thanks so much!

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  32. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Hanley - would love a practice run! If you send me some info (form at http://europeitinerary.com/packages when you select a package) I'd love to help!

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  33. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Vielen Dank!

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  34. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Thanks a lot Steven!

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  35. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Wow thanks so much Dena! Button in the works, will send it to you shortly!

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  36. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    THANKS LADY! Means a lot!

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  37. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Ha, well unfortunately still have the day job. But oh do I hope someday this could be full-time! Thanks Cat!

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  38. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Hahaha thanks Bailey! I can't wait to hear about India - I'm still dying to go and visit Ankur there. I wish I could do WORLD itinerary but unfortunately my knowledge is far too limited right now, oh visions of expanding the company I've barely begun haha. Thanks so much though! Maybe I can snag some of your other Europe posts :)

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  39. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    THANK YOU THANK YOU HAYLEY!!

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  40. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Thanks so much Hailey! I'm excited!

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  41. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Thank you Landi!!

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  42. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Thanks Dad! Still have the day job, of course.

    Couldn't seem to find the typo - could you direct me to the page and section?

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  43. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Thanks Anja! I hope I can turn it into that!

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  44. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Thanks Kaity!! Sure you don't want to pop over to France soon? ;)

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  45. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Thank you thank you!!

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  46. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    yayyy thank you!

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  47. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Fantastic!! Thank you Staci!!

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  48. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    Thanks! Still ways to go but I'm excited!

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  49. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Thanks so much - I'm very excited!

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  50. Svenja SchoeningFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    ALEX this is simply amazing!!!! I just checked out your EI website and it is so good!!!!! I am sure you will soon need to hire more staff ;)
    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

    Wishing you all the best!
    Svenja

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  51. bevchenFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    It really is charming - you should definitely go! (If you can't get hold of a car, it's only an hour by train - one change in Pforzheim).

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  52. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 5, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    So you can go by train too, not just car?

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  53. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 5, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Thank you so much Svenja - it really means a lot! Excited to see where I can take it!

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  54. TinainGermanyFebruary 5, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    congrats, that's awesome!

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  55. bevchenFebruary 5, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Yes, they have a train station. We went by car because my boyfriend offered to drive ;-)

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  56. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 5, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    Thanks Tina!!

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  57. ashley // chasing heartbeatsFebruary 6, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    How exciting! I think this is a fabulous idea! Owning your own business is so rewarding, but SO much work- your new site looks great! Looking forward to seeing what big things come your way :)

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  58. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 6, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Thanks so much Ashley - it means a lot! I can already tell that I'm borderline in over my head, but hopefully I can figure out a way to manage it all!

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  59. pinkparliamentFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    YAY! I sent in all my stuff. If you can't get to it, seriously just let me know!

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  60. ifs ands & buttsFebruary 12, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    What email did you send it to? I don't think I received anything .Do you mind sending it again to europeitinerary (at) gmail (dot) com? Thanks lady!

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  61. KaityFebruary 13, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    haha, if I could I would be over in France in a heartbeat! but alas, I'm stuck in this thing called school...

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  62. wanderindelightFebruary 3, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    Alex, love it!! Good on you and what a great way to share your tips with others and make a business for yoursel!

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