How do you plan several months in a new place without turning slow travel into one giant checklist?
In this episode of The Schengen Shuffle with Shellie, Shellie Bailey-Shah shares the planning system she uses to make the most of an extended stay — from using a home base as a launchpad for wider exploration to mapping out day trips — all while leaving room for the unexpected.
She explains how AI has changed the way she researches destinations, why talking to locals can completely change an itinerary, and the difference between planning a vacation and planning a temporary life abroad.
Whether you’re dreaming about spending a few months in Europe, Latin America, Asia or beyond, these strategies can help you turn those possibilities into a realistic game plan.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 How We Plan Slow Travel
1:12 Start With the Calendar
1:45 Plan Around Your Visitors
4:44 Find Events & Special Experiences
6:18 Use AI to Research
7:27 Go Beyond the Guidebooks
10:14 Put Everything on a Map
11:10 Use Your Home Base as a Launchpad
13:14 Ask the Locals
14:14 Planning a Life, Not a Vacation
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