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Nicole, always ready for the next one

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About Nicole

Hi, I’m Nicole.

I was a teacher before I became a travel advisor. Then I moved abroad, and everything changed.

Korea. Japan. Europe. Travel became my classroom, my curiosity, and the way I learned to understand the world.

Today, I help families experience the world with confidence, curiosity, and connection.

Traveler. Educator. Mom. Advisor.

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Why We Travel

Travel changes the way we see the world and each other.

Travel is not about checking countries off a list. It is about becoming more curious, more understanding, and more connected.

It is watching a child experience a place they once only read about.

It is realizing the world is bigger, kinder, and more fascinating than we imagined.

That is at the heart of Adventures We Seek.


A fun illustrated peek at Nicole's desk, with Poppy the Cavapoo, a stack of travel books, and a Next Up travel list
a peek at my desk

This is pretty much my desk right now. Poppy parked under my feet, way more books than I probably need, and a Next Up list that only ever gets longer. Kansas is packed into boxes and Europe is on the calendar for June, so this is what the planning looks like on the inside.

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places we remember
Explore the World

Places we’ve loved.
Stories we still tell.

Destinations we’ve experienced, explored, and continue recommending to curious travelers.

Destination GuideJapanHistory, traditions, food, and the moments they rememberExplore Japan →
Destination GuideScandinaviaFjords, villages, cities, and family adventuresExplore Scandinavia →
Destination GuideFranceStories, history, food, and places that stay with youExplore France →

Explore All DestinationsMore Places AwaitContinue discovering the places where your next story beginsView Destinations →

Four Doors In

Choose Where You Want to Begin

Every traveler starts somewhere different.

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Discover

Explore destinations, travel styles, and ideas to inspire your next journey.

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Connect

Discover Nicole’s story, travel philosophy, and the experiences behind Adventures We Seek.

About Nicole →

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Experience

See real journeys, family adventures, and stories from the road.

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Plan

Ready to go beyond dreaming? Let’s plan the actual trip, with expert guidance.

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Recent Adventures



Real places. Real stories. Memories worth travel.

Norway · June ’26
31 days of fjords, villages, and slow mornings
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Copenhagen, Denmark
Bikes, hygge, and a very good time with kids
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Germany
When history came alive for all of us
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The Travel Library

Everything I know, sorted four ways. Read as long as you like, then tell me who is coming.

01Before You GoPassports, insurance, flying with kids, bringing the dog.02Ways to TravelCruises, rail, road, foot, guided or entirely your own.03Themes and InterestsHistory, books, food, wildlife, festivals.04Tools for FamiliesJournals, history hunts, cookbooks, keepsakes, ten formats and counting.
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Every story starts with a single step
The Next Chapter

The Journey Begins Here

This is where the trip you’ve been dreaming about becomes the one you’re actually planning. No pressure, no pitch, just a conversation about where you want to go, and a little help getting there.

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Written and kept current by Nicole Damiano, ASTA Verified Travel Advisor with Adventures We Seek. If something here is out of date, tell me and I will fix it.