The Gomes Guide

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A weekly travel newsletter & podcast by Shannon Gomes, lifelong traveler and SF-based Gen X mom of two teens, who chases good food, local culture, and real adventure. Destination guides, travel tips, and inspiring conversations with fellow travelers.

Free Subscription Benefits

  • Weekly travel posts + podcast highlights

Paid Subcription Benefits

  • Ask me anything in our subscriber-only chat — I love talking travel and food, so you'll hear back from me directly.
  • Deeper dives on destinations and restaurant recs in specific cities — starting this fall, going further than the free posts do.
  • First look at paid destination guides before they go up for sale

Paid Subscription Plans

  • $5 a month
  • $60 a year

About The Gomes Guide

A weekly travel newsletter & podcast by Shannon Gomes, lifelong traveler and SF-based Gen X mom of two teens, who chases good food, local culture, and real adventure. Destination guides, travel tips, and inspiring conversations with fellow travelers.

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