Hi, I’m Addie.
I write about thoughtful travel, and I plan it too.
I’ve been writing Addie Abroad since 2015, and today I’m also a Fora-certified travel advisor based in St. Louis. I plan custom Europe-by-train itineraries, river and ocean cruises, and celebration trips for travelers who want comfort, a sense of place, and a break from doing all the planning themselves.
Where my knowledge comes from
I started learning German as a kid, and my grandmother’s Swiss roots kept me curious about where my family came from. I spent summers at Waldsee, the German immersion village run by Concordia Language Villages, then went back as a counselor for seven years and later worked on their marketing team.
I studied Social Anthropology for four years at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. It taught me to ask why a place works the way it does: why a town grew around its market square, why lunch is the big meal, why a train schedule says so much about a country. I bring that lens to every post and every itinerary.
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Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Guides from a lifelong German speaker.
Scotland and the UK
Five years of living there, distilled to the must-knows.
Who I Plan For
Many of my clients are empty nesters and couples in their 50s and 60s. They’ve done the big-bus tour and the forty-tab planning marathon. Now they want well-paced days, hotels with character, and someone who’s already thought about the stairs at the station.
I listen first. Your pace, your knees, your must-sees, and what made your last trip great or frustrating all shape the plan.
Why Fora?
As a Fora advisor, I book with partner hotels and cruise lines that often add perks like breakfast, property credits, or upgrades when available.
I earn commission from those partners, so in many cases working with me is free. A detailed custom itinerary comes with a small planning fee.
Let’s plan your next trip
Tell me where you’d like to go, who’s coming, and what matters most. I’ll take it from there.