Mia McDonald
Mia McDonald
Asia & European, International Travel Curator
Tegenungan Waterfall - Bali, Indonesia
"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone." – Neale Donald Walsch. "
I am calling all International Travelers and American Expats - Teachers, Educators, International Corporate executives, diplomats, U.S. Military!
Greetings from a World Traveling Travel agent, mother of two, and spouse of an American Diplomat and Yoga instructor!
Let Mia @ Expats Traveling Group become your gateway to guided global exploration.
We offer full-service travel planning from Airfare, Visa, Hotel, Ground transportation, Land & Water Excursions/Tours to event tickets. Expats Traveling Group crafts guided group and private educational, adventure, and leisure tours for singles, couples, families, and groups globally within American Expat communities.
As an expat and trailing spouse, I understand the need to adapt and plan with big and small details in mind. It is a requirement of my lifestyle while moving from Post, Base, Embassy, or School every few years. Sometimes we expats prioritize settling in our "new home" over leisure travel in the region. Let me help you explore!
You deserve practical experience from a fellow traveler. I understand an American approach to travel comforts, heightening your travel experience tenfold.
My goal is to bring your travel goals to life.
I accomplish this goal by listening and understanding who you are as a traveler through a complimentary discovery consultation call.
Then, craft itineraries that fulfill your travel desires. I work with well-vetted global in-country specialists and partners to provide knowledgeable destination guides to keep you safe, engaged, and delighted.
I take the stress out of trip planning, whether advanced or last-minute travels.
Stop the late-night Google searching for accommodations and appropriate excursions that fit your needs --> hire me as your travel advisor.
I'll do all the heavy lifting --> researching destinations and developing itinerary options that fit your availability, budget, lifestyle, and travel preferences.
We save you time, money and add peace of mind from planning to homecoming.
Thoughtfully curated Vacations – Pack your bags and go. Let me @ Expats Traveling Group do the rest!
Contact me today to start traveling the world like Expats rather than tourists. http://www.ExpatsTraveling.com/planning
We've had our fair share of movement within the States – Detroit, MI, Hampton, Virginia, and Atlanta, GA but in 2013, we left our Fort Lauderdale, FL bubble after ten years to start our expat journey. Since then, our family has grown by two, and we are now the blessed parents of an ultra-creative daughter and a willfully active son.
Before moving abroad, I owned and managed an Infant Cloth Diaper service that still exists and serves parents in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties in Florida. This business's past and current success remain an integral part of my story and my identity as an entrepreneur. In addition, I have been a Hatha/Vinyasa yoga student for more than 15 years. Once we moved aboard, I earned my 200 hr. Yoga Teacher Training Certificate (YTT 200) and began teaching yoga within the U.S. Embassy community in Frankfurt, Germany, and Bangkok, Thailand.
Service, Health, Wellness, and Eco-consciousness are essential to me, and I bring those skills and experience to plan your travel.
I manage the business with a triple bottom line approach. People – Planet – Profit.
If you believe the customer is always right, you've come to the right travel advisor because so do I!
I want to know about you, your fellow travelers, and your travel dreams and turn them into reality. Our budding business relationship hinges on your satisfaction, and it is my top priority.
The planet is a massive concern for us all in the travel industry. With so many parts of the world more readily accessible than ever before, we expats are responsible for leaving the land in the same or better shape than we found it.
Wellness, family, adventure, and romance travel can all incorporate eco-tourism components or as a focus, especially if that is important to you. My worldwide in-country partners are eco-conscious and ensure that we help you temporarily enjoy the sights without leaving a lasting footprint behind you.
Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer." – Anonymous.
EXPAT VACATIONS
You've gotten your post assignment; done all your quality of life research to ensure that you (and your family, if applicable) have the needed information to survive and find a semblance of routine for sanity and self-care sake in a new land. But then, the next thing you know, the first holiday or school break is here, and you're behind on planning that vacation that you desperately need and crave.
A well-organized travel agent like myself can assist you with making the best of any openings on the corporate or family calendar with thoughtfully planned vacations that fit your family's unique needs.
Let's develop a lasting travel relationship. Contact me today.
My Areas of Expertise
CERTIFICATES & AWARDS
It was perfect!!!!
It was perfect!!!!
Thank you so much for your kind review. It was a pleasure assisting you in making a memorable family getaway! I look forward to working with you again in the future.
Excellent trip
Mary, It was my pleasure assisting you with travel to Vietnam. Thank you for sharing here that your trip was Excellent. I greatly appreciate your review and look forward to servicing your travel needs in the future. ~Mia
We will be booking more trips in the future.
Mrs. Sims, Thank you so much for your kind review. It was such a pleasure assisting your family with travel to Vietnam. I look forward to working with you again in the future. Your business is much appreciated and I'll be sure to pass along your feedback about the food to the cruise supplier.
First International Trip a true success!!
Our Girls Trip Rocked!!
Detail oriented & organized
Patience and Flexibility Win the Day!
Great agent, great city!
We had very good services from your office. The hotel was great. The drivers were on time. Also the tours in Singapore were excellent. In fact, we enjoyed our time in Singapore even more than we thought we would. It is a Wonderful and clean country!
I hope we can reach you again for our future trips to Asia and beyond.
Thanks again, and Happy New Year!
Lifetime worth of Memories
Guide, driver, logistics, & itinerary ???????
Itinerary: Excellent. The day tour around Taipei hit all the hot spots that I had read about. It was great to have the driver so we could easily get to many locations.
Driver and guide: Both excellent. We thought the guide-- was outstanding. She knew a lot about Taipei, reading her clients and giving good advice. Her organization of the day around Taipei was perfect. The driver was kind, safe and always on-time.
Thank you so much for planning this trip for us. Especially at such short notice!!!
Stress Free Travel
Experience and Attention to Detail
Thankfully, we reached out to Mia at Expats Traveling Group. Mia's experience and attention to detail helped us fill in some big accommodation and transportation gaps. Her recommendations and guide services ensured our time in Borneo went off without a hitch.
Well paced travel
I highly recommend!
Ms. Tolliver - Thank you so much for the kind review. It was a pleasure assisting you with your Bangkok tours and I look forward to the opportunity to work with you again. ??
Great Service & Perfect itinerary
Mrs Skipp, Thank you for trusting me with your travel planning and I look forward to serving you again in the future. ??