Who I Work With

I don't build every trip from scratch, and I'm upfront about that. My job is to know these tour operators well enough — their strengths, their quirks, who they're actually right for — that I can point you toward the one that fits, instead of the one that just sounds good in a brochure.


Here are the five I work with most, and why.

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G Adventures

G Adventures is usually where I start people who've never done a small-group trip before. Their route network is enormous, their groups are social without being forced about it, and every trip has a CEO (their term for tour leader) who actually knows the region. If you want adventure travel without a steep price tag or a steep learning curve, this is often the right door in.

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Intrepid Travel

Intrepid runs in the same lane as G Adventures — small groups, real local experiences — but with a slightly more curated feel and a genuine, longstanding commitment to sustainable and responsible travel. Their active and urban adventure itineraries are especially strong. I send people here when they want that same small-group format but with a bit more intention behind how the trip is built.

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Backroads

Backroads is for the traveler who wants to move — biking, hiking, kayaking — but doesn't want to sacrifice a good bed or a good meal at the end of the day. Everything is all-inclusive, groups stay small, and the pace is active without being punishing. It's a premium price point, and it's worth it for the right person: someone who wants adventure and comfort in the same trip, not a choice between them.

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Exodus Adventure Travels

Exodus is where I point the trekkers — people who want to summit something, cross something, or spend real days on trail. Their trips lean more rugged than G Adventures or Intrepid, built for travelers who measure a good vacation in elevation gain, not thread count. If that's you, you'll know it.

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Out Adventures

Out Adventures builds group trips specifically for gay male travelers, with the community itself as part of the experience, not an afterthought. For travelers who want to explore the world alongside people who get it without having to explain anything, this is the one.

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And a Few More, When the Trip Calls for It

The five above are where most trips land, but not all of them. A few others I book regularly for the right occasion:


  • Adventures by Disney — family trips that need Disney-level polish and planning
  • Lindblad Expeditions — expedition cruises with a strong naturalist/education focus
  • Rocky Mountaineer — scenic rail through the Canadian Rockies and the American West
  • Grand Canyon Railway — a classic rail journey into the canyon itself


And if none of these are quite right, that's fine too. I'm not limited to this list — part of my job is finding the operator that actually fits, even if it's one you've never heard of.

Not Sure Which One is Right for You?

That's the whole point of working with me instead of booking straight through an operator's site. Tell me what you're picturing, and I'll tell you honestly which of these fits — or if it's actually a different operator altogether.

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