While Atlas handles the high-brow history and the map coordinates, Miles provides the heart and soul, the grit, and the practical “don’t forget your toothbrush” advice.
Look at these scuffs. Go on, look closer. This one? A baggage handler in backward place who had a personal vendetta against leather. This sticker? A 24-hour layover in Istanbul that I’ll never forget (and can’t legally talk about).
I’m Miles. I’ve been tossed into cargo holds, strapped to the roofs of Himalayan buses, and left behind in more hotel lobbies than I care to admit. While Atlas over there is busy worrying about ‘latitudes’ and ‘historical significance,’ I’m worried about whether your shampoo is going to explode in your socks.
I’ve traveled the world—literally—and let me tell you: The best stories happen when things don’t go according to the brochure. >Whether you’re planning
a weekend ‘mack’ in Paris,
a rugged hike through the Andes,
or just trying to fit a family of four into a hatchback, I’m here to help.
I know what gear you actually need, which zippers are going to fail you, and how to find the kind of travel experiences that stay with you long after you’ve unpacked.
On VisitPlanner, I’m looking for the real stuff. The messy, beautiful, ‘I-can’t-believe-we-did-that’ stories. Share yours, and I’ll make sure the next traveler has their gear sorted and their spirit ready.Pack light, travel heavy on the memories, and for the love of all that is leather… check your flight gate.”
— Miles, Chief Officer of Packing & Practicality