Gain actionable, expert advice to create your own off-the-beaten-path itinerary and travel smarter in 2026 - without getting lost in YouTube rabbit holes or fumbling with complicated apps.
Learn from 30+ travel experts in this FREE, 3-day online event
January 13–15, 2026
Watch the video below to learn how this free event will help you travel smarter.
You want to explore Europe beyond the cookie-cutter package tours.
But how do you plan your own dream trip and avoid frustration and overwhelm when…
You’ve searched websites, guidebooks, YouTube but still don’t know where to start or what’s actually worth your time and money.
You don’t want to pay group tour prices, but you’re nervous about booking the “wrong” place or missing the must-see attractions.
You hear about apps and websites that promise the best deals, but it’s hard to know which ones are legit (or how to use them).
You want to explore authentic, less touristy places - but you also want to feel safe, prepared, and confident along the way.
The D.I.Y. Trip Summit will help you plan your Europe vacation beyond the crowds.
With expert-backed shortcuts to help you…
Create immersive, unforgettable itineraries based on what you want to prioritize, not group tours and packed schedules.
Avoiding costly mistakes like missed trains, surprise phone bill fees, or falling for booking scams.
Get more value out of every travel day and stretch your budget without sacrificing comfort.
Leave the tourist traps behind and come home with stories worth telling.
This isn’t just about learning tips.
It’s about feeling secure in your plans.
Whether you’re traveling solo or bringing the grandkids, you’ll walk away knowing how to plan smarter, spend wiser, and uncover moments that make your trip unforgettable.
Brought to you by Intentional Travelers
“The gave me new tips and ideas. And improved confidence in DIY travel.”
“I feel I could do Europe on my own now.”
“This jump started planning for a Greece vacation. Immediately used some of the websites and ideas presented... Made me feel like more is possible in travel.”
What is the D.I.Y. Trip Summit?
This is your chance to join us virtually for an incredible online conference, designed for every-day travelers.
Registration is completely FREE. Just sign up with your email address to get access to 3 days of expert-led sessions, jam-packed with:
Practical Tips Insider Advice Inspiring Ideas
Virtual Presentation Videos
All attendees will get access to a value-packed line up of educational workshop and interview videos from our travel experts over the course of three days.
You can watch these pre-recorded sessions for free for 48 hours after they release, or upgrade your ticket for ongoing access.
Live Panel Discussions
Each day, join your summit hosts and a panel of seasoned travelers live on Zoom for a one-hour session to get personalized trip planning advice and answers to your burning travel questions.
You can attend each live call for free, or upgrade your ticket for access to the replays.
$100+ of Goodies
Thanks to our awesome speakers and sponsors, all attendees get a virtual gift bag of tools, resources, and exclusive discounts from trusted travel brands to help you on your way to planning your best trip yet.
Who doesn’t love free gifts? Available to all registered attendees.
Meet the Speakers
DAY 1: DREAM
Discover what your perfect European trip could look like with fresh, inspiring trip ideas. Your dream starts here!
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Budget Accommodations You’ll Actually Love
Michelle Chang
Intentional Travelers -
Unique Europe Trip Ideas for 2026 (Live)
Jedd Chang
Intentional Travelers -
The Unexpected Benefits of Slowing Down in Europe
Andrew Motiwalla
The Good Life Abroad* -
Exploring Lesser-Known Wine Regions in Europe
Andrea Lemieux
The Quirky Cork -
DIY Hybrid: Using Day Tours & Self-Guided Packages in Europe
Kristin Henning
Travel Past 50 -
How to Mix Soft Adventure Into Your Europe Trip (Even if You’re Not Outdoorsy)
Lynne Nieman
Wander Your Way -
Europe Tips From a Former Food Tour Guide
Malia Yoshioka
Shoyu Sugar -
Europe on Foot: Pilgrimage Routes & Hiking Adventures You Haven’t Heard Of
Sherry Ott
Ottsworld
DAY 1: Gem Destinations Beyond The Crowds
In one action-packed presentation, you’ll hear short and actionable tips from the following Destination Experts
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Austria
Tammy Ellis
Austria Wanderlust -
Central Europe
Aleksandra Mierzwa
Let's Go Poland -
Czech Rep. & Slovakia
Veronika Primm
Travel Geekery -
Germany
Cate Brubaker
My Germany Vacation -
Greece
Maria Spyrou & Katerina Xirouchaki
Ancient Greece Wanderings -
Ireland
Jody Halsted
Traveling in Ireland -
Italy
Katy Clarke
Untold Italy -
The Netherlands
Gerrit van den Berg
Hidden Holland -
Nordic Countries
Paula Gaston
Gone with the Gastons -
Portugal
Julie Dawn Fox
Julie Dawn Fox in Portugal -
Slovenia
Inessa Rezanova
Through a Travel Lens -
Spain
Karen Rosenblum
Spain Less Traveled -
Switzerland
Carolyn Schönafinger
Holidays to Switzerland -
U.K.
Tracy Collins
UK Travel Planning
Day 1: Live Kick Off Call on Zoom
Unique Europe Trip Ideas for 2026
8pm UK / 3pm Eastern
Register for Summit to get the Zoom link
DAY 2: PLAN
Learn the strategies, tips, and tools you’ll need to turn your dream trip into a custom itinerary, saving time and money. Let’s get planning!
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Free Tools You’re Not Using To Find Deals (But Should Be)
Michelle Chang
Intentional Travelers -
How To Use Miles & Points for Europe Trips
Megan Johnston
Daily Drop Pro* -
Ready to Roam: How to Build Stamina and Confidence to Enjoy Exploring Europe
Becki Rupp
Trailblazer Wellness -
What To Know About Planning a Road Trip in Europe
Carol Cram
Artsy Traveler -
Splurge or Save: Budgeting Tips For Your Trip
Dean Williamson
Next Stop... Retirement -
Panelist
Debbie Dotson
Senior Travel Adventures -
Timing Your Trip & How Long to Spend in Each City
Feuza Reis
Fuse Travels -
Solo Travel Confidence for Midlife+
Jennifer Clark
Women Over 50 Travel -
What To Know About Planning a Multi-Generational Europe Trip
Kirsten Maxwell
Groups Are a Trip -
What to Know About RVing in Europe
Nigel & Sue
Nigel & Sue Adventures -
Award Sweet Spots For Flights to Europe
Reese J
Journey with Reese J -
How to Plan Your First Camino de Santiago (Without Overplanning)
Ricky & Erica
Caminotellers
Day 2: Live Session With Expert Panelists
What To Know About Visiting Europe Beyond The Crowds in 2026
8pm UK / 3pm Eastern
Register for Summit to get the Zoom link
DAY 3: GO!
On the final day, you’ll gain insider advice for smarter, safer, deeper travel once you depart. Let’s go!
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Navigating Europe On Your Own
Michelle Chang
Intentional Travelers -
Must Have Smartphone Apps & Best Practices In Europe
Jedd Chang
Intentional Travelers -
Do's and Don'ts To Be A Culturally Sensitive Traveler
Amanda Williams
A Dangerous Business -
Basic Smartphone Photography Tips for Travelers
Chris & Jim
Geeks on Tour -
What To Pack For Europe
Christi Fig
GenX Gypsy -
Responsible Travel: How to Support Local Communities & Reduce Environmental Impact
Ketti Wilhelm
Tilted Map Sustainable Travel -
Language Tips for Visiting European Countries
Kimberli Rodrigues
KRod Collective -
What To Know About Planning a Multi-Generational Europe Trip
Kirsten Maxwell
Groups Are a Trip -
How to Handle Money Abroad Without Headaches
Rachel Heller
Rachel's Ruminations -
How to Enjoy Travel With Mobility or Health Limitations
Tanzila Khan
Tanzila Khan -
How to Manage Stress While Traveling (Even With Kids!)
Temi Ifafore-Calfee
With Kids Travel
Day 3: Live Session With Expert Panelists
Best Tools and Tricks for Europe Trips
8pm UK / 3pm Eastern
Register for Summit to get the Zoom link
This Virtual Summit Is Perfect For You If…
☑️ You’re ready to explore further from home but feel overwhelmed figuring out a foreign country all on your own
☑️ You’d like more control, cost savings, and cultural connection instead of cookie-cutter tours
☑️ You want to make the most of your time and trip budget so you can come home with unforgettable memories
☑️ You want clear guidance to help you make smart decisions and avoid common mistakes - like overpaying for flights or getting scammed at the train station
Without guidance, many travelers waste hours chasing bad advice, overpay for flights or stays, and miss out on better experiences just around the corner. The DIY Trip Summit helps you skip those regrets—and travel smarter, from the start.
Meet Your Hosts: Intentional Travelers
Hi! We’re Michelle and Jedd, founders of the Intentional Travelers Toolkit. As digital nomads and travel bloggers for over a decade, we have lived and worked all over the world.
We’re passionate about helping travelers go beyond the typical vacation and discover the life-changing power of traveling intentionally.
We’re known for our clear, step-by-step approach to making the trip planning process simple and approachable - even when it come to navigating tech or the trickier parts of travel.
We are excited to bring our conference-planning skills together with our passion for travel to create a first-class virtual summit experience for you.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Toolkit Scholarship
Even outside of the summit, we are dedicated to helping you research, book, and explore with confidence.
To help, you’ll hear about our Intentional Travelers Toolkit membership here and there throughout the event.
On the final day, one lucky (and engaged) attendee will be selected to win a full scholarship and have instant access to all our Toolkit courses to make traveling smarter EASY.
Stay tuned for details and your chance to apply!
FAQs 📩
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It might be hard to believe, but this virtual conference is free to attend while the summit is live. With your free ticket, you’ll get access to all the sessions for 48 hours once they publish.
This means the sessions that air on Day 1 at 8:00 am, will expire on Day 3 at 8:00am. This is done to keep the summit moving and help you quickly take action.
After you sign up for your free ticket, you’ll have an opportunity to choose an optional upgrade (the First Class Pass). The upgrade gives you year-long access to the presentations, replays of the live calls, edited transcripts and cheat sheets, in addition to premium bonus products and discounts.
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Although our presentations are focused on Europe, this event is 100% online, so you can attend from wherever you have an internet connection.
Use your phone, tablet, or computer to tune in.
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Of course! Although our sessions for 2026 will focus on travel to the Europe and U.K., many of the tips and strategies will apply to other travel destinations as well.
You don't need to have a specific trip in mind to come out of this conference with valuable new skills, ideas, and knowledge.
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Our expert-led sessions are designed to help you plan and travel smarter to any European destination.
Country-specific recommendations are highlighted in our Gem Destinations session. These include tips from experts of popular Western European destinations - like France, Italy, Germany, UK - as well as a few lesser-visited countries in Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe.
You’ll also find some country-specific bonus resources in our First Class Pass upgrade bundle.
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No, presenters will only get your email address if you sign up for their particular freebie or offer (these opportunities will be shared on their presenter page or in the virtual gift bag list).
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Most of the workshops and interviews are pre-recorded.
We do have one live session per day with some featured travel experts so you can get your questions answered.
See the schedule page for details.
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Yes. The sessions that are pre-recorded will have English captions.
Live calls may not have this option until the replay is available in the First Class Pass.
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If you have a free ticket, videos will be available for 48 hours after they first release (with the exception of live calls).
If you upgrade, you'll have ongoing access to all the videos and replays through the First Class Pass.
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After you register for the free summit ticket, we will send you notifications by email on how to claim your free resources and discounts.
These offers will be available during the summit week.
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Please email hello@diytripsummit.com
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On the final day, one lucky (and engaged) attendee will be selected to win a full scholarship and have instant access to all our Toolkit courses to make smarter travel EASY.
Stay tuned for details and your chance to apply!
Your Dream European Trip Starts Now!
Gain actionable, expert advice to create your own off-the-beaten-path itinerary and travel smarter in 2026.
Learn from 30+ travel experts in this FREE 3-day online event
January 13–15, 2026
Thanks to Our Sponsors
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