EUROPE BEYOND THE CROWDS
Gain clear, actionable advice to create your own off-the-beaten-path itinerary and travel smarter in 2026 - no special tech expertise required.
Learn from 30+ travel experts in this 3-day online event
January 13–15, 2026
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You want to explore Europe beyond the cookie-cutter package tours.
But how do you plan your own dream trip without making rookie mistakes?
Especially when…
You’ve got 27 tabs open but still don’t know where to start or what’s actually worth it.
You don’t want to pay group tour prices, but you’re nervous about booking the “wrong” place or missing the must-sees.
You hear about so many new apps and deal websites but aren’t sure which ones are legit (or how to use them).
You want to explore authentic, less touristy places - but also want to feel safe, prepared, and confident along the way.
The DIY Trip Summit will help you plan your Europe vacation beyond the crowds.
With expert-backed shortcuts to:
Create immersive, unforgettable itineraries based on what you want to prioritize, not group tours and packed schedules
Get more value out of every travel day, with less second guessing
Avoiding costly mistakes like missed trains, surprise phone bill fees, or falling for booking scams
Leave the tourist traps behind and coming home with stories worth telling
and so much more!
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
“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.”
“The gave me new tips and ideas. And improved confidence in DIY travel.”
What is the DIY 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.
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 the confidence to make smart decisions - flights, stays, routes, and all
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
Digital nomads and travel bloggers for over a decade, Michelle and Jedd of Intentional Travelers have lived and worked all over the world. They are passionate about helping travelers go beyond the typical vacation and discover the life-changing power of traveling intentionally.
Michelle and Jedd are excited to bring their extensive conference-planning skills together with their passion for travel to create a first-class virtual summit experience.
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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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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Due to the digital nature of this product, refunds are not available per our Terms & Conditions.
Once you purchase the First Class Pass, you have access to products that were contributed by multiple different collaborators. Out of respect for their work, we cannot make exceptions to our no-refund policy.
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Please email hello@diytripsummit.com
Want to save all this new savvy + momentum to help plan your future trips?
—> Upgrade to First Class <—
By upgrading your ticket to a First Class Pass, you’ll have exactly what you need to create the perfect Europe itinerary, save time and money, and enjoy smoother experiences, including:
Extended access to all presentations
$700+ worth of premium resources from our speakers and sponsors
1-month membership access to all Intentional Travelers Toolkit courses
“You’ve done a fantastic job of pulling together a wide range of speakers and programming - I had no idea most of the platforms existed; I’ve signed up for those that interest me and will use them in my planning.”
“My personal regret is that I did not sign up for the First Class option - next time!”
Thanks to Our Sponsors
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