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My name is Julia Lapin, I was born and raised on Bainbridge Island (right across from Seattle, yes like Grey's Anatomy) and have lived in the Pacific Northwest my whole life. I am about to leave for a 9-month journey to Castellon de la Plana, Spain where I will be teaching English to young Spanish kids. On this page I will be sharing some of my best secrets of the PNW, my new recommendations for my new Spanish lifestyle, and giving you an inside look at European weekend trips.

Hi, I'm Maëlys and I've always had a passion for travel. From a very young age, I've been immersed in the world of travel. Following my studies in the tourism sector and my ever-increasing desire to leave home, I decided to take the plunge into the unknown in 2022. I set off with my rucksack to Central America, with nothing planned and travelling solely by public transport. All in all, 8 months of travelling, 6 countries crossed, a few voluntary jobs and a lot of memories. Since then, I've also visited some of Europe's capital cities and I don't intend to stop there. The words that define me: are spontaneous, adventurous, thirsty for discovery, enthusiastic and always on the go. Travelling is a passion that allows me to discover the beauty of the whole world and the different cultures that inhabit it, as well as meet incredible people along the way. The idea for this blog and travel planner was born during my travels. I noticed that on the one hand, I had a lot of questions about travelling alone, especially as a woman, and on the other, I had a lot of tourist-related questions about where to go and what to visit, so I decided to launch Maelys' Travels to bring it all together. My studies and professional experience in the tourism sector have also helped me to structure my itineraries.

Hi there! I'm Janvi, a travel creator from England, UK 🇬🇧 As a passionate traveller of 10+ years, my enjoyment of travelling has led me to share my travel tips, itineraries and guides with those who are lovers of travel, food, landscapes, culture and lifestyle. Here you can shop my travel itineraries so you can easily replicate my trips! You can also check out and save my free guides.📝 All guides and itineraries have an interactive map which can be opened directly on Google Maps. For easy access to the itineraries and guides, download the Thatch App! Looking for a customised itinerary or recommendations? Hire me to plan your trip or curate a custom list of recommendations for your trip.