Your trip, planned by someone who’s actually been there. No calls. No back-and-forth. Just a PDF you can trust.
You know where you want to go. You’re just done trying to piece it together yourself. Fill out a short form, pay once, and receive a complete custom itinerary β built specifically for your trip β within 5β7 business days.
Get Your Custom ItineraryThree steps. One itinerary. Zero calls.
Fill out the intake form
After checkout you’ll receive a detailed intake form. Tell me where you’re going, how long you have, who you’re traveling with, your pace, your priorities, and your dealbreakers. The more honest you are, the better your itinerary.
I build your itinerary
Within 5β7 business days I’ll build your custom day-by-day itinerary β drawing on firsthand experience, real on-the-ground knowledge, and the same decision-focused approach behind the Japan First-Timer Framework. No generic routes. No filler.
You receive your PDF
Your itinerary arrives in your inbox as a clean, detailed PDF β ready to read on any device, print, or screenshot before you board. Your trip is planned. Close the tabs.
What’s inside every custom itinerary
Built around your answers β not copy-pasted from a template.
Exactly where to go, in what order, with timing that actually works
Where to base yourself and why β so you’re not commuting across the city every day
1β2 curated picks per area at your budget level β not a list of 15 hotels to compare
Specific spots worth scheduling, plus what to order when you get there
Transport between destinations explained clearly β passes, cards, and what to book in advance
Etiquette, customs, and local knowledge that turns a good trip into a great one
What to skip for your specific trip length and travel style β and what to do instead
The spots that don’t show up on page one of Google β from someone who’s actually been there
Currently available destinations
Japan
Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and beyond. First trips, return visits, food-focused itineraries, slow travel, and everything in between. Traveling Japan since 2001 β across different decades, seasons, and travel styles. The Japan First-Timer Framework is already behind me.
Southeast Asia
Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and beyond. Eight years living and traveling across the region β not visiting it. Chinese-Malaysian roots mean this has always been home territory.
Nepal
Trekking routes, cultural immersion, and off-the-beaten-path itineraries. Four years living in Kathmandu studying Tibetan Buddhism. Trekked to Everest Base Camp. This is not general knowledge β it’s lived experience.
Europe
City breaks, road trips, and slow travel. Three months driving a van through Europe. Visited Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Scotland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, and more.
Don’t see your destination? Send me a message before purchasing β I’ll tell you honestly whether it’s somewhere I can do justice to.
Singapore
Thailand
Azores
Is this right for you?
This is for you if β
- β You know where you want to go but can’t get a plan that fits together
- β You’ve spent more time researching than looking forward to the trip
- β You want specific recommendations from someone with real experience β not aggregated opinions from strangers
- β You value your time more than the cost of getting this right
- β You want to arrive feeling like a traveler, not a tourist executing a spreadsheet
Not for you if β
- Γ You want to be involved in every decision (the Japan First-Timer Framework is built for that)
- Γ You need flights booked or reservations made on your behalf
- Γ You’re looking for a budget backpacking resource
- Γ You need your itinerary in less than 5 business days
Why trust me with your trip?
I’m Agni β founder of Quest for Durian, and someone who has spent more time living in Asia than most people spend visiting it. I don’t plan trips from a desk. I plan them from experience.
I’ve traveled to 40+ countries across 6 continents and lived long-term in six of them β Canada, China, Nepal, Malaysia, Israel, and England. Four years studying Tibetan Buddhism at a monastery in Kathmandu. Eight years embedded across Asia. Six months of overland travel across two continents. Chinese-Malaysian roots that mean this part of the world has always been home, not a destination.
Japan specifically: traveling there since I was 16 in 2001 β across different decades, seasons, and travel styles, with real client itineraries built and tested on the ground. I know what Japan feels like when you get it right, and exactly what first-timers consistently get wrong.
6 lived in long-term across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East
China, Nepal, Malaysia β embedded in local communities, not passing through
Asia has been home, not a holiday β cultural understanding runs deep
First trip at 16 β multiple visits across different decades, seasons, and travel styles
Plus 6 months of overland travel β 3 months by van through Europe, 3 months overland from Panama to Mexico
Creator of the Japan First-Timer Framework β trusted by travelers across 15+ countries
Questions people ask before they buy
Do I need to have already bought the Japan First-Timer Framework?
No β the custom itinerary stands completely on its own. That said, if you’re planning Japan and haven’t read the Framework yet, it’s worth grabbing first. It closes all the big strategic decisions so your intake form answers will be much more specific, which means your custom itinerary will be better.
What if my destination isn’t listed?
Send me a message before purchasing. If it’s somewhere I have deep experience with, I’ll let you know. If it’s outside my expertise I’ll tell you honestly rather than take your money.
How detailed is the itinerary?
Day-by-day, with specific recommendations β not vague categories. You’ll know where to stay, where to eat, how to get between places, what to skip, and what not to miss. Built around your specific answers, not copy-pasted from a template.
What if I have questions after I receive it?
The itinerary is designed to be complete and self-contained. If something is genuinely unclear, reply to the delivery email and I’ll clarify. Ongoing back-and-forth planning support is not included β that keeps the price fair for everyone.
How is this different from your digital guides?
The Framework and Food Guide are decision tools built for first-timers as a category. A custom itinerary is built specifically for your trip β your dates, your travel style, your group, your budget. One is a framework anyone can use. The other is a plan only you will ever receive.
Is $197 really the full price?
Yes. One payment, one itinerary, delivered within 5β7 business days. No add-ons, no upsells, no subscription.
You’ve spent enough time planning the planning. Let’s just plan the trip.
Fill out the form, pay once, and have a complete custom itinerary in your inbox within 5β7 business days β built by someone who’s actually been there.
Get Your Custom Itinerary β $197Currently available for Japan, Southeast Asia, Nepal, and Europe. Questions? Get in touch before purchasing.