Jessica Freidly

Green Heron Travel

Travel Advisor (Independent Contractor)

I was lucky enough to study abroad during college, and making my way around Europe during school breaks introduced me to travel planning. I fell in love with river cruising when I first sailed through the south of France with AmaWaterways a few years later. It’s a wonderful way to travel because you can experience several different cities―in some cases, different countries―while your hotel room sails with you.

Why Do You Travel?

To experience new cultures and connect with history and mythology around the world, and to see unique wildlife.

Favorite destinations

France, Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland, Austria, Kenya, Tanzania, the Caribbean

Dream destinations not yet visited

Antarctica, New Zealand, French Polynesia

Must do vacation activities

Tours with local guides, museums, historical sites, wildlife watching

Best travel advice

Practically: Consider going off-season to avoid crowds and always double check your documentation. Generally: Seize the opportunities to travel when they come up, or create those opportunities if they don’t!