International Travel Planning Services
Dreaming of traveling or living abroad — but unsure how to plan it well?
Slow Travel Made Simple provides independent, research-driven guidance to help you design long-term international stays with clarity and confidence.
Plan Your International Experience
We help international travelers plan everything from complex trips to extended stays and remote-work relocations abroad. Our guidance is independent, research-driven, and tailored to your needs. Unlike traditional agencies, we don’t book trips or earn commissions — so you can make clear, confident decisions.
Not sure where to start?
Most clients start here:
City Feasibility Report
For deciding where to base yourself.
Clarity Session
For figuring out what you need.
Long-Stay Planning
For planning after choosing a destination.
Choose the starting point that fits you best below.
Every service begins with a structured intake process to ensure recommendations reflect your goals, preferences, budget, and real-world constraints.
Clarity Session
A focused strategy call to clarify direction before you commit further.
A one-hour Zoom session to evaluate options, test assumptions, and determine clear next steps.
Includes a written summary.
Ideal for those who need direction — whether refining a plan or deciding if international travel is viable. If you move forward with Trip Design, Long-Stay Planning, or Remote-Work Relocation, the Clarity Session fee is credited toward your package.
$85
City Feasibility Report
A fast, independent reality check on one city — before you commit time, money, or energy.
Assesses real-world livability across lifestyle fit, workflow alignment, cost realities, visa feasibility, infrastructure reliability, climate, and key tradeoffs.
Delivered within 48 hours as a concise written report with practical next steps.
Focuses strictly on decision clarity — not trip planning or relocation execution.
$195
Trip Design
End-to-end planning for complex international trips of up to one month..
Includes a Clarity Session, date-specific routing strategy, curated accommodation shortlists with neighborhood guidance, and budget alignment.
Delivered as a structured Trip Design Brief outlining next steps.
Balances pacing, routing flow, and budget — resulting in a clear, bookable framework.
$395
Flight & Travel Strategy
Strategic routing guidance before you book.
Includes date-specific flight strategy, rail and ferry coordination, route optimization, positioning recommendations if needed, and timing guidance to secure strong fares.
Delivered as a structured Routing Strategy Brief with optional implementation review.
Designed to reduce cost, complexity, and guesswork before booking.
$145
Arrival & Daily Systems
A practical setup plan for your first week abroad.
Designed for travelers who have chosen their destination and want clarity around essential daily systems.
Includes airport transfer planning, transportation overview, SIM/eSIM guidance, app setup and local equivalents, ATM and payment considerations, and key daily-life realities.
Delivered as a concise, destination-specific brief with clear next steps.
$145
Long-Stay Travel Planning
Comprehensive planning for stays of 1 to several months.
Includes Clarity Sessions, housing and neighborhood strategy, visa and stay-length considerations, cost alignment, transportation planning, and practical daily-life logistics.
Delivered through a structured Long-Stay Planning Brief with implementation guidance.
Built to make extended time abroad financially and logistically sustainable.
$650
Remote-Work Relocation
Full relocation strategy for sustainable location-independent living.
Includes Clarity Sessions, comprehensive visa and residency strategy, housing and neighborhood planning, healthcare and connectivity considerations, routing logistics, mail solutions, and essential daily-life systems.
Delivered through a detailed implementation brief with ongoing support.
Built to make relocation viable, compliant, and sustainable.
$950
Founded by Christina Stefanik, a long-stay traveler currently living and working abroad.
Why Choose Slow Travel Made Simple?
We understand the realities of planning international life and travel — not just the highlights.
One flat price. No hidden fees. No surprise costs later.
You'll get trusted, unbiased information — free from commissions or booking fees — so your plans stay tailored to your needs, budget, and comfort level.
Our clients skip the overwhelm and move forward with clarity.
Trusted and Unbiased Advice
Unlike traditional travel agencies, Slow Travel Made Simple provides independent, research-driven guidance. We do not sell or book trips or earn commissions, ensuring our advice is always in your best interest and tailored to your preferences.
How We Make It Simple
You share your goals.
We build the strategy.
You move forward with confidence.
Slow Travel Made Simple is a travel planning and consulting service that helps international travelers design everything from one-time trips to extended stays and remote-work experiences abroad.
We create personalized travel plans that cover visa and stay-length guidance, neighborhood and housing research, flight strategy, budget projections, and everyday logistics — including transportation, connectivity, health insurance, and local services — so you can plan with clarity and confidence.
Not sure where to start? Book a Clarity Session and we’ll map your next steps together.
