<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Day Made by Gabriella]]></title><description><![CDATA[Personalized travel planning, custom itineraries, and curated tips to help you explore the world with ease, purpose, and unforgettable style.]]></description><link>https://daymadebygabriella.wixsite.com/life/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:42:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://daymadebygabriella.wixsite.com/life/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[You Don’t Need to Be “Fancy” to Hire a Trip Planner]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a myth I hear all the time: “Isn’t a trip planner just for people who stay in five-star hotels and fly first class?” Nope. 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You want something affordable — but still...]]></description><link>https://daymadebygabriella.wixsite.com/life/post/europe-on-a-budget-without-backpacking</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6876a86597051c95032011d4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b7d7ca9c0ee438593339839601a8d12.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriella Steinhauser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Travel Slower (and Still See Everything You Want)]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’ve all seen it: the itinerary that tries to cram 9 cities into 10 days. You’re packing and repacking constantly. You spend more time...]]></description><link>https://daymadebygabriella.wixsite.com/life/post/how-to-travel-slow</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6876a849e7fd5924099eb483</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71c18a0e699bb51c96a17d9fb9d05814.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriella Steinhauser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning a Couple’s Trip Without Fighting or Getting Stressed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning a romantic getaway sounds dreamy… until it turns into: A debate about the budget One person doing all the planning Panic about...]]></description><link>https://daymadebygabriella.wixsite.com/life/post/couples-trip-planning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6876a823e7fd5924099eb433</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:00:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_06f7c95857064c1abddd75a9c57ebd8f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriella Steinhauser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What If I Don’t Know Where I Want to Go?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here’s a secret: not every client who hires me has a destination in mind. Some know they want something  special — a romantic escape, a...]]></description><link>https://daymadebygabriella.wixsite.com/life/post/dont-know-where-to-travel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6876a808e7fd5924099eb3f5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_170cbee5d8314db5882880f549154321~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriella Steinhauser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is a Custom Trip Planner Worth It? Here’s What You Really Get]]></title><description><![CDATA[You’ve probably thought it before:  “Why would I pay someone to plan my trip when I could just Google everything myself?” Totally fair...]]></description><link>https://daymadebygabriella.wixsite.com/life/post/is-a-trip-planner-worth-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687696e7d9e2537ec2dd0b0d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:00:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7d4d12b7f4d34241962dc095c2798f29.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriella Steinhauser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Far in Advance Should You Plan a Big Trip?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You’ve got the dream destination in mind — Italy, Japan, Iceland, or maybe a European road trip — but you’re not sure when  to start...]]></description><link>https://daymadebygabriella.wixsite.com/life/post/when-to-start-planning-a-trip</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687696cefede8b31186cd6c0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:00:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_880c7b78f2784cb48e182e145a301663~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriella Steinhauser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Trip Example – A Luxe Italy Itinerary for a 30th Birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[When one of my clients came to me with a vision for her 30th birthday — luxury, beauty, history, wine, and pasta — there was only one...]]></description><link>https://daymadebygabriella.wixsite.com/life/post/luxe-italy-itinerary-30th-birthday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687696b4fede8b31186cd685</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:00:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_caf7ba42219044c9b87f05518a430d8f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriella Steinhauser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Use Credit Card Points to Pay for Travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if I told you some of my clients have flown to Europe in business class for under $100 out of pocket? Or that I regularly help...]]></description><link>https://daymadebygabriella.wixsite.com/life/post/how-to-use-points-for-travel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6876969332c2554b5324aa41</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:00:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bf60394f9a714765992cf8fe91c12cbc.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriella Steinhauser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Times to Visit Europe (Without the Crowds or Prices)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dreaming of wandering through Italian piazzas, exploring Parisian cafés, or hiking in the Swiss Alps — but dreading the crowds, high...]]></description><link>https://daymadebygabriella.wixsite.com/life/post/best-time-to-visit-europe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6876966c32c2554b5324a9f1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:00:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b9187723fd3c42a887a290334f48b274~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriella Steinhauser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What It’s Like to Work With a Custom Trip Planner]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're like most people I work with, you’ve probably planned a trip before — and it may have involved 40+ browser tabs, a few...]]></description><link>https://daymadebygabriella.wixsite.com/life/post/what-its-like-to-work-with-a-trip-planner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68769589fede8b31186cd379</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:00:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_223b34bc4d2f412b9e315cafe6d3695b~mv2_d_3333_1918_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriella Steinhauser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Travel Tools I Never Plan a Trip Without]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning a trip can feel overwhelming — tabs on tabs, conflicting advice, and that nagging fear you’re missing something important....]]></description><link>https://daymadebygabriella.wixsite.com/life/post/travel-tools-i-use</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6876942397051c95031fd922</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:49:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_4b33b717f8ee4c3bb8543daa51430d0d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriella Steinhauser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10-Day Europe Trip for Under $4,000 — Yes, It’s Possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dreaming of Europe but worried about the cost? 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