Lagniappe

A little something extra — always.

At M. Good Travel, the details matter. Lagniappe — a Louisiana term for a little something extra — is how I think about the tools, touches, and resources that elevate a trip from well planned to deeply memorable.

These extras are designed to help you travel with more confidence, curiosity, and ease — before you go and once you arrive.

I've built out a small number of destination maps in depth — places I know well, return to often, and feel confident recommending. New destinations are added thoughtfully over time, based on firsthand experience and trusted local insight.

Imagine landing in Paris, Lisbon, or Dublin with a thoughtfully curated Google Map already waiting for you — every café, wine bar, boutique, viewpoint, and local favorite pinned and organized.

Each map is tailored to the spirit of its destination:

• Portugal: wineries, wine bars, and coastal stops
• Ireland: pubs, scenic drives, and small towns
• Paris: cafés, pâtisseries, and classic bistros
   

No two maps are alike. Each blends the iconic with the insider — the places that make a destination feel like itself.

• Plan ahead: Touring a museum? Find a great lunch spot nearby.
• In the moment: Wandering without a plan? Open the map and see trusted recommendations around you.
• Road trips: Especially helpful for self-drive itineraries, where knowing where to stop makes all the difference.

Custom maps designed exclusively for your trip are available as a premium add-on, created specifically around your itinerary and travel style. Clients consistently tell me they’re one of the most useful tools they travel with.

Not every travel story fits neatly into an itinerary.

On Substack, I share essays, notes from Portugal, lessons from elsewhere, and behind-the-scenes travel insight — the context, inspiration, and perspective that shape how I plan and how I travel.

Think of it as a quieter space for:

• Thoughtful travel reflections
• Cultural observations
• Insider tips I often share with clients first

Sometimes it’s the smallest details that stay with you longest.

Whether it’s a thoughtful welcome, a handwritten list of local favorites, a well-timed recommendation, or one of my signature tools, every client receives a little something extra when they travel with me.

That might look like:

• A playlist to set the mood before departure
• A book, film, or series that adds cultural context
• A short watch or read that helps you arrive more informed — and more curious
• Or a simple, perfectly timed suggestion that changes how a place feels
   

These touches aren’t about excess. They’re about connection — helping you ease into a destination and experience it with a little more depth and intention.

It’s my way of saying thank you — and of honoring the belief that travel, when done well, should feel personal.