Traveling Chzhed

05/09/2026

Oh no! Not a pesky Italian train strike!! See how we made the most of it!

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23/08/2026

Have you ever wondered about the "6 Prisoners?"

22/08/2026

Think you can spot the real leather? Be careful in Florence! "Made in Italy" is not what you think!

19/07/2026

One more chance to stop by & discover the travel experience designed for you! Take the Travel DNA quiz (link in bio)! Stop by & see us today at the Healthy Living Expo at the Oceanfront!

18/07/2026

Discover the travel experience that energizes you instead of draining you!
Take the Travel DNA quiz

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And stop down and see us at The Healthy Living Expo at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront today and tomorrow!!

14/07/2026

This weekend I'll be at the Virginia Beach Healthy Living Expo. And I've been thinking about something I want to share with you.

In every conversation I have with someone who's been 'thinking about' a trip for a long time, there's usually one moment where everything shifts. It's not the booking. It's not the packing list. It's the moment they actually understand what kind of trip they need, not just where they want to go, but the experience they're craving underneath it.

That's what the Travel DNA Quiz does. In two minutes.

It's not just a fun personality quiz. It's a clarity tool. And the number of people who've told me 'I didn't realize that's what I actually needed from a trip until I saw my result', it still surprises me every time.

If you've been on the fence about taking it, this is your nudge. It's free. It takes two minutes. Your personalized destination guide arrives in your inbox right after.

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And if you're in Virginia Beach July 17-19, come take it in person at the Healthy Living Expo and let's talk about what your result actually means for your next trip. 🌿🌍

12/07/2026

This Friday I'll be setting up at the Virginia Beach Health & Wellness Expo; and I am not coming empty handed. 🌿✈️

Here's a preview of what's waiting for you at The Traveling Chzhed booth:

🧬 THE TRAVEL DNA QUIZ: scan the QR code right at the booth, answer 6 quick questions, and find out in 2 minutes whether you're a Refined Explorer, Balanced Voyager, Authentic Seeker, or Intrepid Soul. Your personalized destination guide arrives in your inbox before you even leave the building.

🗺️ WELLNESS DESTINATION GUIDES: curated itineraries for Japan (13 days of forest bathing, onsen, and temple stays), Ireland (the Wild Atlantic Way done right), and Italy (thermal springs, the Dolomites, and Tuscany at its most restorative).

🎉 WIN A FREE TRAVEL DESIGN CONSULTATION: valued at $200. Everyone who stops by enters. Winner announced Sunday July 19th at 5pm.

📅 July 17th, 18th, and 19th
📍 Virginia Beach Oceanfront

If travel is your form of self-care, and I believe it is, come find me. Let's figure out where in the world would restore you most right now.

09/07/2026

Here is the best travel tip I can give you for Venice: throw the itinerary away.
Not forever. Not for the whole trip. Just for an afternoon. Put the map down, pick a direction, and follow whatever looks interesting.
In Venice that strategy leads somewhere extraordinary every single time. A hidden square completely empty of tourists. A canal-side doorway with a cat sitting in it. A mask shop on a backstreet where the owner has been making the same designs for decades.
This is the version of Venice I want people to experience — and it is the kind of travel I help design for my clients every day. Not a checklist. The thing underneath it.
This clip is from Italy Episode 1 — full video on YouTube, link in the comments. 🇮🇹🗺️
And if Italy has been on your heart — let's talk. travelingchzhed.com/schedule-a-call 🌍

08/07/2026

There are four Travel DNA types. Today I want to talk about the one that surprises people most when they realize it describes them perfectly: the Balanced Voyager.

The Balanced Voyager is not the traveler who wings everything. And they're not the traveler who needs every hour scheduled. They exist in the sweet spot between the two — and it's actually the most sustainable and enjoyable way to travel.

Here's what Balanced Voyager travel looks like in real life:

In Ireland: The key coastal drives are planned. The best accommodation is booked. The Giant's Causeway, the Wild Atlantic Way, the Cliffs of Moher — those are on the itinerary. But Tuesday afternoon? That's free. Because the Balanced Voyager knows that the best moments happen when you leave room for them.

In Japan: The ryokan in Hakone is secured. The bullet train is booked. The tea ceremony in Kyoto is reserved. But there's a full day in Tokyo with no agenda — because they know that's how you actually find Tokyo.

They come home saying "everything went so smoothly" — because for them, it did. Not by accident. By design.

Does this sound like you? There's a very good chance you're a Balanced Voyager.

Take the free 2-minute Travel DNA Quiz and find out: forms.fillout.com/t/3CSf4Uoyurus

And if you're in Virginia Beach July 17-19 — come take it in person at the Health & Wellness Expo and tell me if I'm right. 🌿