Over the years, we鈥檝e curated a portfolio of the very best experiences 鈥� everything from climbing inside a 4,500-year-old pyramid to tracking wolves in Yellowstone National Park. You鈥檒l get to know your destination from a different perspective, shown to you by local guides and experts with a deep passion for their communities and an unsurpassed knowledge of their country. We find places to stay that aren鈥檛 just a bed for the night, they are experiences in themselves, whether you鈥檙e welcomed into a longhouse as a guest of the Iban tribe in Borneo or sleep under the stars in the Namibian desert.
Experiences that call to you
It鈥檚 what you do in a destination that helps bring it to life. It鈥檚 why we strive to choose experiences that help you connect to a place, absorbing a little of its complex character. Wherever your passions lie, we鈥檒l recommend experiences that speak to you, and we鈥檒l 铿乶d the guide or local expert who鈥檚 most quali铿乪d to help you explore. If you love food, you won鈥檛 just be taking a generic cooking class, you鈥檒l be cooking signature regional dishes in a private home kitchen, under the tutelage of a local chef.
Stays with a difference
We know that where you stay is a cherished part of your travels. So we go to great lengths to 铿乶d places to stay that exceed expectations, or go above and beyond the ordinary, whether in their character, hospitality, or location. Over the years, we鈥檝e discovered the very best properties, trying and testing them, so we can choose the right one for you. We鈥檝e nourished long-standing relationships with these establishments and the people who founded them, and we鈥檝e stayed there many times 鈥� often, we鈥檒l even know which rooms have the best views (and reserve them for you).
Local guides, true experts
The guides we work with have been hand-picked for being at the top of their 铿乪ld, whether they鈥檙e volcanologists, art historians, goat farmers, or wine makers. Most have grown up in the area and know it like the back of their hand, so they can help you experience whichever aspects most interest you. They鈥檙e passionate about sharing their corner of the world with you, and as you explore together, they鈥檒l open your eyes to the intricate details, provide background to enhance your understanding of what you鈥檙e seeing, and share stories that will bring everything to life.
Guides connect us
A guide can light the way into the unknown. They can open your eyes to a place鈥檚 true character, connect you with its culture, unlock the door to its past and slot what you鈥檙e seeing into a wider picture. We match you with guides who are not only at the top of their 铿乪ld, but whose passion and enthusiasm shines through. Often local to the area, they鈥檒l ask what you want from your visit and lead you to sights and experiences that best capture your interest. And, as you spend more time with them, you鈥檒l develop a bond that can last years beyond the trip itself.