Interview with our Croatia and Slovenia Guide January 17th, 2019 • by Matt Holmes Irena hails from the southern islands of Croatia and currently lives in Slovenia. A passionate and curious traveler, she has been exploring remote regions in Asia and southeast Europe for the last 15 years. Irena knows every small corner of the Balkan region, is an outdoor and adventure enthusiast, and for as long as she… Read More »
What to expect on your first luxury safari November 22nd, 2018 • by Matt Holmes An African safari may well be the epitome of adventure and is an experience many people have dreamt of all their life. There are many ways to “do a safari,” but ultimately, you get what you pay for. A luxury safari, the kind that we offer, is a once-in-a-lifetime trip where you’ll enjoy the very best… Read More »
Webinar: The Tour du Mont Blanc November 3rd, 2018 • by Matt Holmes Learn about our Tour du Mont Blanc hiking adventure in the French, Swiss, and Italian Alps with our destination manager, Michelle, and local guide, Eric!
Interview with One of Our Bhutan Guides August 31st, 2018 • by Matt Holmes Mr. Wangchuk, as his fellow Bhutanese call him, was born in Thimphu and is deeply connected with his family—returning to his ancestral village every winter to attend a ritual ceremony. He has been guiding for more than ten years and has explored many of the rural valleys and villages of Bhutan. An avid hiker, excellent… Read More »
Webinar: Croatia's Dalmatian Coast June 14th, 2018 • by Matt Holmes Learn about our kayaking & hiking adventure in Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast with our destination manager, Deborah, and local guide, Irena!
Webinar: Iceland in Summer & Winter May 30th, 2018 • by Matt Holmes Learn about our Northern Lights Adventure and Hiking the Land of Fire & Ice tour with our destination manager, Deborah, and local guide!
Webinar: Alpine & Coastal Hiking in New Zealand April 11th, 2018 • by Matt Holmes Learn about our New Zealand hiking adventure with our destination manager, Kristen, and local guide, Nicky.
Interview with our Alps guide November 28th, 2017 • by Matt Holmes Eric comes from a long line of mountain guides and has led long-distance hiking trips throughout Europe, especially in the Alps, since he began guiding in 1979. Eric speaks French, English, Italian, and German, is an avid skier, and has developed great relationships with local people along the route. Eric is also involved heavily with… Read More »
Interview with our New Zealand Guide August 3rd, 2017 • by Kristen Bernarsky Nicky was born and raised in rural New Zealand. After earning her diploma in parks recreation and tourism management, she embarked on a career in national park management and eco-tourism, as well as guiding in New Zealand and Asia. Passionate about the fate of the world’s wild places, Nicky is currently studying resource management. With… Read More »
Why Zimbabwe Guides Might Be the Best in Africa July 12th, 2017 • by Karen Cleary Being a safari guide is not easy. The countless hours in the sun and being ready for any circumstances is just the tip of the iceberg. You can find out more here on the types of equipment used by them. Even among African safari guides, Zimbabwean guides are considered the best on the continent. That’s… Read More »