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Nicole, always ready for the next one
the author’s page 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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the philosophy page 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.
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.

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Experience

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

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Recent Adventures

Real places. Real stories. Memories worth travel.

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

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

01Ways to TravelCruises, rail, road, foot, guided or entirely your own.02Themes & InterestsHistory, books, food, wildlife, festivals.03Tools for FamiliesJournals, history hunts, activity books, Poppy’s Files.04Before You GoPassports, insurance, flying with kids, bringing the dog.
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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.