how to be your own travel agent: a practical guide to vacation-planning for the independent traveler

Be your own travel agent. Plan the trip of your dreams. If you think you can’t plan the trip of your dreams all on your own, then this book is for you. You don’t need to pay someone to do this because you are capable. You can be your own travel agent and take yourself on the vacation of your dreams.No one knows what you want better than you. The tips in the book will work for you no matter what kind of traveler you are; budget-conscious or want-it-all luxury style. When you design your own trip, you can tailor it to your own interests, budget and style. If trip-planning seems daunting, frustrating or complicated, allow me to show you how simple and easy it can be.

Nina Thomas is a travel writer from Columbus, Ohio. She’s been enjoying part-time travel with her husband since 2008. She’s visited 15 countries, and over 150 cities. She seeks adventures ranging from camping in the wilderness to fine dining. She began writing a blog in 2014 as a way to share some of her successes, failures and travel tips that she is learning as she goes. Her goal is to share authentic experiences with others, so they can be fully empowered for their next vacation. This is her first book. She has a BA from OSU in Strategic Communication, earned her MA in Library Science and Museum Studies from Kent State University in 2017. Her passion is writing, but she also enjoys taking photographs. She lives in Westerville with her husband, Jared, and Cairn terrier, Poppy. For more practical tips from an Ohio girl, visit her website travelingwithnina.com, follow her on Instagram @travelingwithnina and Twitter @travelwithnina or check out her YouTube channel: Traveling with Nina.