Active & Adventure Travel

Heading Upstream in the Amazon

If you are the type of person who can't sit still, then the thought of lying on a beach or hitting the midnight buffet does not sound like a vacation! If you'd prefer to spend your precious vacation time trekking mountains, kayaking, cycling, hiking, sailing, capturing epic wildlife photographs, learning a new language, taking cooking classes, and more, then I can help you plan your perfect vacation.

Adventure doesn't have to be extreme and is accessible to everyone. Adventure combines nature, culture and activity to create experiences.

A few examples of "adventure" trips I've personally taken or planned for clients include:

• An expedition cruise to Antarctica - the most breathtaking place I've ever been. Activities available for all abilities.
• Paragliding over the Alps in Germany - no experience required and such a rush!
• Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro - you definitely need to train for this one!
• Day trip bicycling in the Netherlands - this was offered by the river cruise ship I was sailing.
• Taking a pottery class in Morocco - everyone spoke French!
• Riding a camel, stargazing and sleeping in the Sahara Desert - truly the best nights sleep I had on the entire trip.
• Attending all the Grand Slam tennis tournaments and playing tennis with locals around the world.
• Hiking the Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu - while a wonderful way to experience the countryside, hiking is not required to visit this ancient wonder.
• Boating down a tributary of the Amazon River to a lodge in the jungle (see photo!)
• Visiting a koala sanctuary and watching little penguins swim on shore at sunset in Australia.
• Crossing the street in Amsterdam - trust me, that is an adventure!

Truly, there are just so many ways to see the world! Whatever your interest or passion, I can help you plan a trip you won't forget.