The best 'travel planning service' is right here on Fodors. Go over to the Europe forum and post your questions there.

If you are coming from the US, you can get some deals from AAA. In Canada CAA. They are very helpful with maps and motorist services as well.

Vaismania, Did you post this question just to "tripexpert" could answer? This reads suspicious like an advertisement since you are BOTH 1st time posters on Fodors.

suze - that's a BINGO!

aren't i smart?

@ Suze not at all. My curiosity sparked up after realizing that I can use some travel advice from a local resident or a passionate travel. After doing a google search, I was brought to Fodors, which explains the "first" post.

I had the opportunity to browse Fodors and it seems there's an incredible community here that would help anyone with planning.

One thought that sparked up is, would passionate travellers such as yourselves be interested in an alternative stream of income - travellers would post where they're traveling/what planning they require and how much they're willing to pay.

Would love to hear your thoughts

You mean I'm going to get paid for the advice I've been posting for years and years on Fodor's, Trip Advisor, The Thorn Tree, Frommer's, etc. etc.??

I don't understand why anyone would pay anyone, when it's already all out there... for free.