Every trip I plan is built around the people taking it: your dates, your pace, the places you've been wanting to see, with nothing pulled from a package. I'm a North Shore Vancouver travel agent serving North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Greater Vancouver with The Travel Agent Next Door, and I design custom private itineraries worldwide.

Who I work with
Couples marking a honeymoon or an anniversary. Families bringing three generations on one trip. Active travellers who want a hard day on the trail and a very good hotel at the end of it. I've planned honeymoons in Japan and Europe, multi-generational trips, and month-long journeys across several European countries.

Where I specialize

• Africa: safaris in Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda and Uganda, planned around the right camp and the right month.
• Europe: private guides, rail and self-drive, from a December road trip between Paris and Italy to boutique hotels or villas in Greece.
• Asia and the Pacific: Japan, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific islands.
• By water and rail: small expedition ships to Antarctica and the Arctic, river cruises, yacht charters and rail journeys.
• Built around an interest: wine regions, hiking, food, wellness, and major sporting events like Formula 1, Golf Open, and the tennis Grand Slams.

How I work

• It starts with a conversation about who's travelling and what the trip is for. From there I build an itinerary that fits exactly what you're looking for, and I stay your single point of contact until you're home. Your whole trip lives in Travefy Trip Plans, one itinerary on your phone with every confirmation, transfer and reservation in it, so there's nothing to print and nothing to hunt for. 
• On escorted departures, I lead the group myself and make sure everything runs smoothly, from arrival to the flight home. I've led multiple groups myself such as Kenya safari, Gorilla trekking in Uganda, Loften islands in Norway, and hiking throughout Austria.
• I've visited more than 50 countries and lived on several continents, including three years in Europe, so much of what I recommend comes from having been there.
• I work with my preferred suppliers worldwide, and I'm licensed by Consumer Protection BC (#65932). When I'm not planning trips, I'm usually on a North Shore trail or working out a backcountry route in the Rockies. 

Questions people ask me

Do you plan private safaris for families?

• Yes. I choose camps that welcome children, often in private conservancies with your own vehicle and guide, and plan the days around early game drives and a quiet middle of the day.

Can you plan one trip for several families or generations?

• Yes. I build a single itinerary for everyone, with flights from different cities lined up so nobody spends the first day waiting around, and a place that works for the youngest and the oldest.

What if my destination isn't on your list?

• Ask. I plan trips across every continent, and the list above is where I've done the most work, not the limit of it.

If you're thinking about a trip, send me a note about who's going and when, and we'll start from there.