Canvas Travel The world is your canvas.
I help turn your travel ideas into a journey. Through personalized travel consulting, I combine industry expertise with research to provide tailored destination advice, carefully considered recommendations and practical planning guidance.
Your first consultation is 100% free.
Canvas Trip Board
Trips I've planned from start to finish
View All TripsExplore itineraries with carefully planned routes, things to see, and ideas for each day.
From city breaks to longer adventures, find a trip you can make your own.
Who's Planning Your Trip
Hi, I'm Manuela
Twenty years across travel agencies, tour operators and hotels in Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Malta taught me what actually makes a trip feel right. Canvas Travel Club is me putting that experience to work for you, one trip at a time.
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Free travel packing checklists for every trip
View All Packing ChecklistsKnow exactly what to pack with simple checklists for different types of trips.
Tick items off as you go, download your list, and get ready to travel with less stress.
Canvas Travel Journal
Stories to inspire your next trip
View All JournalsReal travel experiences, practical tips and honest comparisons to help you plan your next adventure.
Discover new places, ideas and things worth knowing before you go.
Canvas Travel Calendar
Where to go, by month
Not sure where to travel next? Explore destinations by month and find ideas for every season.
See where to go when the weather, crowds and experiences are right for you.
Canvas Destination Index
Explore by destination
Find travel inspiration, practical guides and ready-made itineraries by destination.
Choose a place and start planning your next trip.
Traveller Stories
What people say about me
See All ReviewsHear from travellers who have trusted me to help plan their trips.
Real experiences, honest feedback and stories from people I've helped along the way.
"5 days in Budapest and every recommendation nailed it, the thermal baths and the walk along the danube at night were unreal"
What exactly happens during the 100% free consultation?
It's a relaxed conversation, not a sales call. We'll talk through where you're thinking of going (or where you're stuck deciding), who's coming with you, your budget and how you like to travel. By the end, you'll know whether it makes sense to move forward, and there's no pressure either way.
Is the first consultation really 100% free, with no catch?
Yes. There's no fee, no obligation to book anything afterward, and no follow-up sales pressure. If the advice was useful and you'd like to support the site anyway, buying me a coffee is always appreciated, but never expected.
How is this different from just booking everything myself online?
Booking sites hand you more options than anyone can meaningfully compare in an evening. I do that comparison work for you, and unlike a generic search result, the recommendations are shaped around how you specifically like to travel, not whatever is algorithmically trending that week.
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Let's design your trip
Have a destination in mind?
Tell me what you're looking for, and let's start shaping your journey together.
Your first consultation is 100% free. There is no obligation to book anything.
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Trips designed worldwide.