Created by Travelers for Travelers

We are simply two travelers with the desire to share our own travel experiences and things we have learned over the years. We created eTripCafe to provide the tools you need to help make the most of your own travel adventures. If you're a seasoned traveler or thinking of taking your first trip, our unique approach to travel will guide you through researching, planning, prioritizing and booking your next dream vacation. Learned from years of travel experience, our in-depth Travel Skills Tips & Tricks will help you Travel Lite and Travel Smart. Our Trip Builder will guide you every step of the way as you create your own personalized travel adventure. Track all your trip and booking details, regardless of where booked. Access all your trip details using our Mobile Trip Profile to guide you through your entire journey, every step of the way. Share your trip with family and friends, allowing them to follow along and interact with you as you travel. These are only some of the features and there are many more to enhance your travel experience.

Banff Canada	Eddie Hastings Eddie began traveling after college when he worked for American Airlines and then United Airlines. He traveled to Europe, various US States including multiple trips to Hawaii. He began traveling regularly to Europe in 2001 and has also visited India, China, The Middle East and Canada. He moved to England with Chris where they lived for 3 years in the town of Windsor by the castle, just outside of London. During that time, travel became a passion as he took frequent trips throughout Europe and other destinations. He has always been a self-traveler; researching and planning personal and group trips. From years of travel experience, he has written many Travel Skills Tips & Tricks helping others learn to Travel Lite and Travel Smart. He developed the Trip Builder, Mobile Trip Profile and Travel Planner, helping to organize and mimic the trip planning process while providing access to itinerary and booking information. Eddie is an artist and enjoys painting in his spare time. He is an outdoor enthusiast who can frequently be found on his road or mountain bike in the Colorado foothills outside of Denver. He enjoys open water swimming, hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing and skiing the bumps at the local ski areas.

Budapest Hungary by the Danube River	Chris Hastings Out of school, Chris began traveling independently to different locations in the US and has made several trips to Hawaii. She begin taking yearly trips to Europe in 2001 and lived in Windsor England just outside of London for 3 years. During her time in England, she traveled around Europe with Eddie, friends, family and on her own. She has also visited India, China, The Middle East and Canada. Chris has researched and planed trips throughout Europe such as a Halloween trip through the region of Transylvania in Romania. This trip involved visiting multiple locations and timed to visit Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle) and spend the night in Sighisoara, the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler (Vlad Dracula) on Halloween night. Chris enjoys crafting, including designing and making her own personalized greeting cards and other items. She also enjoys cycling the local trails and is an avid rower and sculler. Chris joined the Eton-Excelsior Rowing Club while living in England where she learned to row and can often be found on the water at the local reservoirs.