I help first-time and infrequent travelers plan unforgettable, stress-free international trips – from your first passport to a fully planned group journey to Ghana. I’ve made the mistakes so you don’t have to.
Whether you’re overcoming the fear of traveling alone, dreaming of a destination you’ve never let yourself book, or ready to join a small group headed to the Motherland, I’m here to help you get there. Ready to start?
- Applying for your first passport? Follow my step-by-step guide; see exactly what you need to get started
- Ready to experience the magic of Ghana? Join me for The Essence of Ghana Tour 2027; explore the experience and secure your spot.
- Planning your own trip? I offer 1:1 itinerary planning; see how it works and book a session.
Travel is the vehicle. But this is really about something bigger.
You know in your heart of hearts that a life filled with choices, freedom, peace of mind, meaning, and ultimate enjoyment exists for you.
Maybe your environment has convinced you otherwise. So you end up settling for the status quo because you, quite frankly, fear failure or plainly do not know where to start.
Hello! I’m Chalanda Michelle!
I settled for the status quo for over a decade. It was not until I overcame my fears and adopted good habits to get on track to live my version of a life of MORE. In the words of Neville Goddard, you have to “change your mindset first so that the world changes around you.”
In fact, international travel is a proven way to build confidence and overcome fear. I’ve been traveling since 2002, visited 26+ countries, and lived abroad for 4 years in the United Arab Emirates. Additionally, I’ve visited four out of seven new wonders of the world and one ancient wonder (i.e., the Egyptian Sphinx and Pyramids).
I’m living proof no matter your past, your family lineage, your age, your net worth, or your educational background, you have the power to change the trajectory of your life. For me, it was traveling internationally even though no one in my family owned a passport. And I want to help you.
As the screenwriter, director, and protagonist of the “Insert Your Name” Reality Show, you can make an executive decision not to settle for your current life circumstances. Even if you have to take a few steps backward in order to take quantum leaps forward.
“Change your mindset first so that the world changes around you.” Neville Goddard
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Before you book your next trip…
Strengthen Your Travel Finances
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Building your credit for travel? My credit guide ($8) walks through exactly what I used to qualify for cards that fund trips like this — grab it here.
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International travel is a proven way to build confidence and overcome fear.
