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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.

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Trips I've planned from start to finish

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Browse trips I've planned, start to finish.

8-day trip
Santorini and Mykonos, Greece
4-day trip
Lake Maggiore, Italy
4-day trip
Great Ocean Road, Australia
5-day trip
Marina Bay, Singapore
5-day trip
Rome, Italy
6-day trip
Osaka, Japan
6-day trip
Dolomites, Italy
5-day trip
Lapland, Finland
5-day trip
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Manuela, founder of Canvas Travel Club

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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Canvas Travel Journal

Stories to inspire your next trip

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Curated travel guides, itinerary ideas and inspiration, shaped by my expertise and personal perspective.

Florence vs Rome: Which Is Better for Your First Trip?
How to Make a Long Flight More Comfortable
What to Do When Your Travel Plans Go Wrong
Lake Como vs Lake Garda: Which Should You Visit?
How to Travel Around Italy Without Renting a Car
How to Beat Jet Lag After a Long-Haul Flight

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People have trusted me with their trips.

★★★★★
Kyoto, Japan

"Our whole itinerary got rebuilt in like a day when a storm hit Kyoto, we barely even noticed anything went wrong lol. Amazing service"

JM
Jess M. Supporter
Reviewed Jul 2026
★★★★★
Santorini and Mykonos, Greece

"Felt like we were planning this trip with a friend who just knows everyone lol, every single recommendation for Santorini and Mykonos was spot on"

RK
Robert K.
Reviewed Aug 2026
★★★★★
Lapland, Finland

"Chasing the northern lights in Lapland was planned down to the last detail, she even sent us a thermal gear list lol. Wish every trip could be this organized"

DH
Daniel H. Supporter
Reviewed Sep 2026

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