🌍 Expert Guidance: Benefit from years of travel expertise and a deep knowledge of Europe’s hidden gems.
🌍 Tailor-Made Experiences: Every itinerary is uniquely crafted to fit your interests and schedule.
🌍 Stress-Free Planning: We take the hassle out of travel planning, so you can focus on enjoying the journey.
🌍 All-of-Europe Coverage: Unlike other services limited to a single country, we create itineraries that span the diverse cultures, cuisines, and landscapes of Europe.
🧳 Experience and Expert Knowledge: With years of experience in European travel, we take the hassle out of trip planning by providing expert guidance and personalized recommendations. Our services ensure you experience the best of Europe without the stress of managing the logistics.
🧳 Transparent and Affordable Pricing: We think of our clients in terms of our ‘lifetime client relationship’ and our clients love coming back to us for inspiration, tips, and bookings large and small. In fact, we even have children of our clients now wanting to strike out on their own and we’re so delighted to extend our services to them!
We believe that you shouldn’t pay for trip planning if you go ahead and book trips (or elements of trips) with a value of US$2000 or more. ✨We refund you the amount we charge for travel planning in full when you tell us to go ahead and book for you.✨
🌟 Custom Itineraries: Whether you want to explore historic landmarks, food cultures, or embark on outdoor adventures, we craft personalized travel itineraries that fit your schedule, unique interests, and budget.
🌟 Accommodation: From boutique hotels to luxury resorts and charming vacation rentals, we suggest the best accommodations based on your preferences and budget.
🌟 Transportation: Whether by train, car rental, ferries, or flights, we ensure your journey is smooth and efficient.
🌟 Activities & Tours: The best-guided tours, cultural experiences, hidden gems, and must-visit attractions.
🌟 Dining & Culinary Experiences: Top restaurants, authentic local eateries, and unique culinary experiences to elevate your trip.
Hi there – I’m Monique Skidmore, an award-winning professor of cultural anthropology and Europe travel specialist (including being certified by the Italian National Tourist Board as a “Travel to Italy Specialist.”)
With a deep academic background and decades of real-world travel experience, I bring a unique perspective to trip planning—one that blends history, culture, and immersive local experiences to create truly unforgettable journeys.
I’ve spent years studying and experiencing the diverse traditions, histories, and landscapes of Europe. My expertise has taken me from the ancient ruins of Greece to the Renaissance heart of Italy, the fairy-tale villages of France, and beyond. I have an insider’s knowledge of its unknown stories, authentic experiences, and best-kept secrets.
Through my Take Me to Europe Tours tour company and my Take Me to Greece, and Trip Anthropologist travel planning websites — I’ve helped thousands of travelers craft bespoke itineraries that go beyond the tourist experience. Whether you dream of a slow food journey through Tuscany, an island-hopping adventure in Greece, or a deep dive into the cultural wonders of Spain and France, I curate travel plans that match your style, interests, pace, and budget.
Let’s bring your dream trip to life!
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You’ll receive a confirmation email with the video call link, and a reminder email 24 hours before our call.
At the time of the call, we’ll initiate the video call and get down to helping design your perfect trip!
We will send you a document containing the links to any accommodation, transportation, tickets, etc. that we recommended during our call.
If you choose to have us make all or some of your bookings (excluding flight bookings), we will put together the trip details for you, make the bookings, and send you an itinerary and trip registration link. You will receive a refund of the trip Planning Consultation fee for bookings of US $2000 and above.