Hello! Let me introduce myself.
I’m Renee Hannes, the founder of Dream Plan Experience.
I am a Europe travel expert and enthusiast!
For over 35 years, I have dedicated myself to exploring Europe, focusing exclusively on five incredible countries: France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain.
My mission is to help as many people as possible experience the authentic side of Europe, offering in-depth guides and personalized travel services to make every trip memorable and meaningful.
My real love of travel began when I was 17.
I travelled solo to Germany and lived there for three months, and ever since, I was hooked. I fell head over heels with Europe.
For many years it was only one trip each year, and the rest of the time was spent dreaming and planning my return trip. That annual Europe trip crept into two per year and then three per year. That’s where I learnt all the Europe travel hacks.
I understand that you want to make the most of your vacation time. That your Europe trip takes a lot of research and planning, especially if it’s to a destination you’ve never been to before.
I created this blog to help people find the right information to make travelling to Europe easy, and, most important, experience an authentic side of Europe.
I am a slow traveller at heart.
Practicing slow travel is a mindful approach that contrasts sharply with the rushed pace of modern tourism.
I resist the urge to rush and intentionally slow down my pace giving myself the luxury of time.
It’s about savouring the moment, immersing oneself in the surroundings, and appreciating the subtle nuances of a destination.
I celebrate the journey rather than the destination and look for a deeper connection with a place and its people.
It’s about adopting a mindset of curiosity and an appreciation for the subtle beauty of everyday life.
I love the simple act of walking the streets, observing and absorbing, one slow, deliberate step at a time.
My business is helping travellers, travel.
I retired from a corporate career and ever since have inspired travellers to travel deeper and experience more.
Whether you visit my website and read my articles, purchase a readymade digital guide, or allow me to plan your trip using my customized services, I aim to make travelling to Europe simple and memorable.
Beyond my website and its services, I am a co-owner of a women-led company called Dream Retreats Europe which hosts yoga retreats centred on culturally immersive experiences in Europe. Visit our website and get on our mailing list for our next retreat.
