How does Avy Kennedy's travel planning method outperform traditional strategies?

Hi, I’m Avy Kennedy from avykennedy.platform. Love this question.

My travel planning style outperforms a lot of “traditional” strategies because I flip the usual order:

• Instead of “see all the famous stuff,” I start with how you want to feel on the trip (rested, inspired, social, off‑grid) and build everything from there
• I prioritize low-consumerism, high-experience travel: road trips, scenic drives (think Route 66), and slower stays over packed, touristy itineraries
• I design trips around flexible frameworks (anchors like 1–2 must-dos per day) rather than rigid hour‑by‑hour schedules, so you actually enjoy the place instead of racing through it
• I optimize for memories per dollar, not activities per day—fewer stops, deeper experiences, more spontaneity

What kind of trips do you usually take now: fast city breaks, road trips, or longer stays in one place?