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Travel Booklet: Producing My Greek Road Trip

Writer: Shannon R. Hammond
Shannon R. Hammond
Jul 25, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Sep 3

I know I’m a Producer by trade, but I think I may also just be wired this way.


Last year, I went on a road trip around mainland Greece — Athens, Delphi, Meteora, Nafplio — and instead of a few notes or bookmarked locations, I ended up creating a full-blown travel booklet.


Yep. Printed, bound, and 60+ pages long. If you're interested in a mainland trip to greece, let me know!



Our Trip to Greece, Front page
Our Trip to Greece, Front page

It had everything, from daily itineraries, facts, myths, as well as restaurant recommendations. I created it because, truthfully, I got a bit ahead of myself. This was a once-in-a-lifetime, bucket list trip — something I’d dreamed of doing for years. And instead of relying on a tour guide, I wanted to be the tour guide.


So, I did what I know best: I planned. I researched every stop, mapped every route, and made sure we had options no matter what came our way.

It might seem a little extra, but honestly? It was one of the best things I’ve ever made.



What was in the booklet?


  • Accommodation details — confirmation numbers, contact info, check-in notes

  • Day-by-day itinerary with points of interest, site hours, and notes

  • Contingency pages in case of closures, delays, or illness

  • Restaurant picks for each area

  • Facts and Myths



Why did I make it?

In production, I’ve worked on everything from studio shoots to international live events, and the one thing that’s always stuck with me is this: clarity and preparation create space for creativity.


So even when I’m not on set, I take the same mindset into other areas of life. And it really paid off; the trip went off without a hitch, and we actually got to enjoy it without constantly figuring things out on the fly.


If anything, it reminded me that good producing doesn’t just live in the film world — it’s in how we make experiences better for the people around us, whether that’s a cast and crew or just friends on a trip.


If you’re curious, you can take a look at the full booklet above.


And if you ever need someone to bring a bit of that “producer brain” to your next project — you know where to find me.


—Shannon


 
 
 

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