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Renee Hannes
Founder and owner, Dream Plan Experience
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About me

I'm the founder of Dream Plan Experience, a travel brand dedicated to helping travellers experience Europe more deeply through slow, immersive travel.

After a 25-year career as a corporate HR executive, I turned my lifelong passion for Europe into a business focused on travel writing, photography, trip planning, and digital travel resources. For more than 35 years, I've been exploring France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, often returning to the same places to experience them beyond the highlights.

Through my website, Substack and social channels, I share practical advice and personal stories that encourage travellers to slow down, stay longer, and connect more meaningfully with the places they visit. My signature approach, The Unrushed Itinerary Method, helps travellers create itineraries that prioritize experience over checklists.

I'm always interested in connecting with tourism professionals, fellow creators, and travel brands that share a passion for authentic cultural travel experiences.

Why did you join the community?

To share ideas, learn from others in the industry, and build relationships with people shaping the future of travel.

What is your favorite travel destination?

Paris, followed immediately by anywhere in France.

Where do you dream of traveling to?

Always dreaming of returning to Paris.

What was your first travel job?

After a 25-year corporate HR career, I became a travel writer, photographer, and founder of Dream Plan Experience.

What do you want to learn more about?

Destination partnerships, sustainable tourism, and creating better slow-travel experiences for independent travellers.

Three words that describe why we should travel?

Curiosity. Perspective. Connection.

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  • I recommend Berlin! It's a great capital city that offers a lot to travellers and a big expat community. No need to learn German as everyone speaks English here. Great for history buffs, foodies, art and culture enthusiasts. Plus the train makes it effi... show more