Matthew Nilsson
Las Vegas, NV Travel Agent· 2 Years of Experience
Begin the Adventure Travel, an independent agent with BWJ Travel, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Alaska, Colorado, Europe, East and Southeast Asia, AfricaInterests:
Hiking & Backpacking, Outdoor Activities & Sports, Fishing & Hunting, Skiing & Winter SportsSuppliers:
G Adventures, Globus, Viator, Holland America Line, BedsOnlineAbout Me
Adventure Travel Advisor
I am here to help you plan and book your next adventure. With a career spent as a stagehand, I have dedicated a significant portion of my life to exploring various corners of the globe, constantly seeking new and enriching experiences. Throughout a span of more than twenty years, I have had the privilege of traversing six continents, visiting over 50 countries, and venturing through all 50 states. Facilitating travel arrangements has been a routine part of my journey, both domestically and internationally, for myself and my peers. My adventures have ranged from leisurely moments on exotic coastlines to exploring ancient ruins in Asia, skiing the majestic Andes, and reeling in king salmon in the wilderness of Alaska. Leveraging the wealth of knowledge accumulated from these diverse escapades, I am now dedicated to assisting you in meticulously planning and arranging your next extraordinary voyage.
Travel and Adventure Lover
Avalanche Lake, Montana
My lifelong love for travel and exploring new places has had a profound impact on how I live my life. I now use this passion to guide how I handle and organize travel arrangements for you.
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Alaska, Colorado, Europe, East and Southeast Asia, AfricaInterests:
Hiking & Backpacking, Outdoor Activities & Sports, Fishing & Hunting, Skiing & Winter SportsSuppliers:
G Adventures, Globus, Viator, Holland America Line, BedsOnlineCertifications & Awards
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
My Places
When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.
Cape Town, South Africa, Africa
Been There
Johannesburg, South Africa, Africa
Been There
Adelaide, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Been There
Brisbane, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Been There 3 Times
Melbourne, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Been There 3 Times
Newcastle, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Been There 3 Times
Sydney, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Been There 3 Times
Wollongong, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Been There 3 Times
Angkor Thom, Cambodia, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
Angkor Wat, Cambodia, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
Siem Reap, Cambodia, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
Beijing, China, East and Southeast Asia
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Guangzhou, China, East and Southeast Asia
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Shanghai, China, East and Southeast Asia
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Xian, China, East and Southeast Asia
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong, East and Southeast Asia
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Jakarta, Indonesia, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It
Been There 3 Times
Fukuoka, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Been There 2 Times
Hiroshima, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Been There 2 Times
Nagoya, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Been There 2 Times
Niigata, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Been There 2 Times
Osaka, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It
Been There 2 Times
Sapporo, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Been There 2 Times
Sendai, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Been There 3 Times
Tokyo, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It
Been There 4 Times
Tokyo Disneyland, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
Yokohama, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Been There 2 Times
Boracay, Philippines, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
Manila, Philippines, East and Southeast Asia
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Singapore, Singapore, East and Southeast Asia
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Taipei, Taiwan, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
Thailand, East and Southeast Asia
Been There 2 Times
Bangkok, Thailand, East and Southeast Asia
Been There 2 Times
Koh Phi Phi, Thailand, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
Koh Samui, Thailand, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
Phuket, Thailand, East and Southeast Asia
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Belgium, Europe
Been There
Bulgaria, Europe
Been There
Croatia, Europe
Been There 2 Times
Czech Republic, Europe
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Denmark, Europe
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England, Europe
Been There 10 Times
Ambleside, England, Europe
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Birmingham, England, Europe
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Blackpool, England, Europe
Been There 2 Times
Cambridge, England, Europe
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Chester, England, Europe
Been There 2 Times
Gatwick, England, Europe
Been There 3 Times
Keswick, England, Europe
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Liverpool, England, Europe
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London, England, Europe
Been There 5 Times
Manchester, England, Europe
Been There 10 Times
Newcastle, England, Europe
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Nottingham, England, Europe
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Stonehenge, England, Europe
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Stratford upon Avon, England, Europe
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Windermere, England, Europe
Been There 2 Times
Estonia, Europe
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Finland, Europe
Been There 2 Times
France, Europe
Been There
Germany, Europe
Been There
Greece, Europe
Been There 2 Times
Hungary, Europe
Been There
Ireland, Europe
Been There
Italy, Europe
Been There
Latvia, Europe
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Lithuania, Europe
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Netherlands, Europe
Been There 2 Times
Northern Ireland, Europe
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Norway, Europe
Been There 2 Times
Poland, Europe
Been There
Portugal, Europe
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Romania, Europe
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Scotland, Europe
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Serbia, Europe
Been There 2 Times
Slovakia, Europe
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Slovenia, Europe
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Spain, Europe
Been There
Sweden, Europe
Been There 2 Times
United Kingdom, Europe
Been There 10 Times
Wales, Europe
Been There 2 Times
Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Relax on the Beaches, Watch the Cliff Divers at La Quebrada, Visit the Fort of San Diego (Fuerte de San Diego)
Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Wander the Cobblestone Streets, Visit Santa Prisca Church, Ride the Cable Car (Teleférico de Taxco)
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Tour the Instituto Cultural Cabañas, Visit the town of Tequila, Catch a Mariachi Performance
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Been There 4 Times
Must Do:
Stroll the Malecón, Take a Boat Tour to Yelapa or Las Caletas, Visit the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Mexico City, Mexico D.F., Mexico
Been There 6 Times
Must Do:
Visit the National Museum of Anthropology, Stroll Through Chapultepec Park, Take a Boat Ride in Xochimilco, Take Day Trip to Teotihuacán
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Been There 3 Times
Must Do:
Cerro de la Silla (Saddle Mountain) The iconic mountain is the symbol of Monterrey and has challenging hikes with rewarding vistas, Santa Lucia Riverwalk (Paseo Santa Lucía)
Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America
Been There
Cordoba, Argentina, South America
Been There
Belo Horizonte, Brazil, South America
Been There
Corcovado, Brazil, South America
Been There 2 Times
Curitiba, Brazil, South America
Been There
Porto Alegre, Brazil, South America
Been There
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America
Been There 2 Times
Santos, Brazil, South America
Been There
Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America
Been There 2 Times
Sugar Loaf Mountain, Brazil, South America
Been There
Santiago, Chile, South America
Been There
Valle Nevado, Chile, South America
Been There
Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Been There
Must Do:
Ride the Alyeska Tram or Visit Girdwood, Take a Glacier or Wildlife Tour,
Kenai, Alaska, USA
Been There
Must Do:
Fish the Kenai River, Explore Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Visit Kenai Beach & Mouth of the Kenai River, Take a Scenic Drive Along the Kenai Peninsula
Ketchikan, Alaska, USA
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Salmon Fishing, Hike the Deer Mountain Trail
Seward, Alaska, USA
Been There
Must Do:
Kenai Fjords National Park, Hike Mount Marathon, Fishing,