Carpe Diem: Seize the Day and Travel!

There is no better time than the present to think about traveling somewhere. Whether you want to explore awe-inspiring historical sites, experience the breathtaking beauty of nature, or simply relax the day away; as your Travel Advisor, I can help you plan the trip of your dreams!

Discover the Beauty of the World By Traveling

As a Travel Advisor, I aim to help my clients discover and explore places which can make them truly fall in love with traveling. The feeling you get from seeing a two thousand year old fresco painting, gazing into a canyon thousands of feet deep, or eating a famous local dish for the first time is truly one of a kind!


A little piece of history which I think perfectly encapsulates this feeling comes from an ancient Greek tourist who was visiting a millennia old Egyptian Pharaoh's tomb. This tourist felt they had to mark down their reaction to seeing such a sight by writing "Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful!" on the wall.*

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A picture of me posing in front of the Alhambra Fortress in Granada, Spain.

About Me

Hi, my name is Jackson Staudenmaier. Since I was young, I have had a deep passion for history and hiking thanks to my amazing parents. After I graduated from high school, these passions led me to truly discover the wonders of traveling! My family and I explored the beauty of America's National Parks through an amazing 3 year long road trip. Over those years, I was able to visit 32 of our nation's national parks — along with many other state and national park units — and I hope to visit more in the near future.


By the end of this long road trip, I had graduated from Florida International University Online with a Bachelor's Degree in History. Through the experiences of earning my degree, I became particularly interested in Roman history and along with all the other layers of history that can be found throughout Europe and the Mediterranean. This interest in history inspired me to take multiple trips to Europe in the past few years, where I visited different parts of Italy, Spain, France, and Morocco.


After one of these trips, I realized how I truly love traveling and thought about how I could help others experience those same joys. This is led to me looking into becoming a travel advisor and eventually creating my business, Seize Your Travel. I hope I can help you find a trip that makes you fall in love with traveling just as I have!

My Travel Specialties

I use my knowledge and love for traveling to help you have a unique trip tailored to your desires!

    • Personalized Trips

    • Historical Sites

    • U.S. National Parks

    • Italy

    • Western North Carolina

    • Utah

    A picture of me posing in Canyonlands National Park right next to Mesa Arch.

    Contact Me

    If you are interested in my services, don't hesitate to send me a message about the trip you are wanting to take! After you send me a message, we can set up a phone or zoom call to chat more about your trip desires and travel preferences so I can help craft you the perfect trip.

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    How does this process work?

    My aim is to make your vacation as stress-free as possible, and that includes the planning process for your trip as well. Click below for a simple overview on how the process of planning your vacation would work.

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    My Personal Favorite Trip Destinations

    Just for a little fun, these are my personal top 3 favorite destinations of all the places I have visited!

    Kanab, Utah

    Rome + Naples, Italy

    • A view of the outside of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.

      History At Every Turn

      The Eternal City offers layers of history like no other city can!

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    • A view of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy on a sunny clear day in September.

      Options for Everyone

      Rome offers great restaurants,  pretty plazas, musuems, and innumerable historical sites. 

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    • A view found in Hadrian's Villa, which is a historical site near Rome, Italy.

      Day Trips Away From the City

      The areas around Rome offer unique day trips you can easily get to via public transportation.

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    • A picture of taken of Ischia Island from the Aragonese Castle in the Gulf of Naples, Italy.

      Relax on a Beautiful Island

      The Gulf of Naples offers the two stunning islands of Capri and Ischia to relax on and soak in the scenery.

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    • A picture of street in Pompeii Archaeological Site near Naples, Italy.

      Unrivaled Archaeological Sites

      Pompeii and Herculaneum provide a glimpse into the ancient past like no other historical site can!

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    • A picture of the Villa of Mysteries in Pompeii Archaeological Site near Naples, Italy.

      Best Time Frame to Visit

      I'd suggest visiting in September to October for smaller crowds and nice warm but not hot weather.

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    Asheville + Brevard, North Carolina

    • A view of the historic Biltmore Estate on the entrance walkway.

      Biltmore Estate

      The largest home in America and vibrant downtown of Asheville offer many wonderful experiences.

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    • The viewpoint from Sam Knob, which is a hike taken from the Blue Ridge Parkway.

      Blue Ridge Parkway

      Drive along the famous parkway to see the many stunning viewpoints and hikes that it offers.

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    • A view of Fall Colored Leaves in Nantahala National Forest, near Brevard North Carolina.

      Hiking Galore

      No matter what time of year there are a bunch of amazing hikes available near Brevard!

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    • High Falls Waterfall with ice on it during Winter in Dupont State Forest, North Carolina.

      Land of Waterfalls

      Brevard is surrounded by numerous beautiful waterfalls that can be driven or hiked to.

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    • A view from Tennent Mountain in the Summer in off of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Pisgah National Forest.

      Best Time Frame to Visit

      I would recommend visiting during May for pretty greenery and spring flowers or October to experience the Fall colors!

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