Europe, South America, River Cruise Travel Agent

Ryan helped us plan for a 10 day trip to Colombia where we visited three cities in September 2025. The thought of having to plan multiple flights, hotel stays, eateries AND tours felt daunting for us. I mean we could have done it, but we knew that Ryan has been there many times and so we wanted to take advantage of that experience. He was amazing with the hotel selections and tour experiences. I'm not sure I would have found those eclectic boutique hotels myself; it felt special. All the tour guides were smart, friendly, funny, helpful and a pleasure to tour with. We had one mix-up with a full day city tour, but Ryan was very helpful in resolving it - quick to reply to our messages and sort out alternative options. I think it's important to have someone who knows how to handle the bumpy parts of travel, too. We still made it to the tour, happily! I feel like I experienced a great vacation with Ryan's help. Thank you, thank you!

Ryan and Avid Nomad Travel helped us plan a trip of a lifetime to Italy and Spain. Twice-postponed due to the pandemic, Ryan was extremely communicative throughout the process and even helped us make some last minute adjustments. The hotels, the tours, and the transfers we had were all spectacular and definitely not something we could have pieced together ourselves in such a perfect way. Thanks, Ryan!

Ryan did an amazing job planning and assisting my family through our trip to Italy. He was able to plan an itinerary for my family to keep everyone happy, which is no small feat.

Not only was the planning a smooth process, Ryan made himself available throughout our trip to help when we encountered snafu’s, like our connecting flight being cancelled the morning we were to leave for our trip. Ryan was on the ball and had us re-routed in no time.

Thankfully once we arrived in Italy everything went off without a hitch. The directions were detailed and accurate and we were able to spend time together and make memories of a lifetime.

We would highly recommend working with Ryan Cowden! Our trip to Portugal with our family of five was seamless and amazing. We had perfectly located accommodations and unique tours and experiences. It was easy and stress free to work with Ryan, who made sure to arrange our trip based on our needs. This won’t be our last trip working with Ryan!

From start to finish, my experience with Avid Nomad Travel was absolutely exceptional. I recently took a dream trip to Paris, Nice, and Barcelona, and I can honestly say it wouldn’t have been nearly as magical without their expert planning. From the very first consultation, he truly listened to what I was hoping for—my interests, my travel style, and even the pace I wanted for the trip. His attention to detail and clear communication throughout the entire process gave me complete peace of mind. ? The hotels were top-notch, located in vibrant, convenient neighborhoods that allowed me to explore with ease. Every tour was perfectly curated, blending iconic must-sees with hidden gems I never would’ve discovered on my own. His off-the-beaten-path recommendations added so much richness to the experience. One of my favorite parts? Everything was organized in an easy-to-use app—daily itineraries, tickets, confirmations—all in one place. No printing, no digging through emails. Just show up and enjoy. I would have been totally overwhelmed trying to plan this trip myself, but Avid Nomad Travel made it seamless, exciting, and stress-free. I honestly can’t say enough good things about working with them. If you’re dreaming of your next getaway, do yourself a favor and let Avid Nomad Travel make it a reality. You won’t regret it!