
Hidden Gems of Croatia & Slovenia
Rest of EuropeI’ve been lucky enough to traverse our planet over the years, from my native British Columbia to Bhutan and back again many times over, but ...
READ MOREBorn and raised in British Columbia, Tom has explored virtually all of the world’s wide-open spaces, from BC to Belize, Baja, Bhutan and beyond. (He's also gone places that don't start with "b", we just happen to love alliteration.) An expert adventurer and citizen of the world, Tom specializes in fully immersing himself and his travellers in whatever corner of the globe they happen to find themselves.
One of the best things about working with B&R is that we also work with so many amazing locals, be they guides, experts, vintners, taxi drivers, hoteliers... This is bar-none the ultimate way to get to know a region: make friends, ask questions, listen closely, repeat.
There is nothing standard about what Tom does; it is always above and beyond. As a Trip Designer, Tom planned the most magical trip to Nepal for us, made possible because of the volume of his inside knowledge. The trip suited us perfectly. And as a guide, he has the maturity to share a kaleidoscope of views, geography, and historic importance. Layers of knowledge and experience ooze from Tom over the course of a trip, enhancing every minute on the road.
- Jan and Brad, Seattle, WAWe were lucky enough to have Tom as our guide on an amazing visit to Bhutan and did not hesitate to ask him to design a Bespoke five-country trip to southern Africa. His understanding of our needs, deep knowledge of the destinations and passionate commitment to creating a very special experience are truly awesome! And his relationships with local experts on the ground enabled him to create an itinerary that was, quite simply, unique.
- Henry and Jan KeelingI’ve been lucky enough to traverse our planet over the years, from my native British Columbia to Bhutan and back again many times over, but ...
READ MOREOver the years, I’ve planned countless trips around the world, from my native British Columbia to Bulgaria, but one of the most recent ones ...
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READ MOREWe understand better than most the joys of escape and all the advantages of seeing the world from a different perspective, which is why our Dalmatian Coast adventure in Croatia generates such rave reviews from ...
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