As we become more conscious of our personal well-being and that of others, what it means to travel continues to evolve.

Just as ‘bucket list’ has become an overused marketing term to convince travelers of places they ‘must’ visit, issues of overtourism have increased and become more clear. The impact—environmentally, economically and socially—that travelers have on local communities around the world was made painfully clear when the coronavirus outbreak occurred and tourism all but disappeared.

Images of pristine coastlines along major cities took our breath away as these regions had never seen the water so blue; wildlife emerged, no longer having to hide and seek protection in their natural habitats, and night skies cleared to remind us of how awe-inspiring a starry view can be.

However, while many of us basked in the views of forgotten natural pleasures, countless global communities were struck by the financial loss of travel restrictions. Many of the artisans, farmers, local tourist guides, family-owned restaurants and self-made servicemen and women that make travel destinations unique were suddenly without income when the steady flow of tourists ran dry.

This is what we do not want to forget when travel picks up once again: the people. The individuals and powerful communities that color our travel experiences with vibrant and unforgettable hues. The residents of the rich and beautiful lands that are worth traveling across the world to see. 

As a travel company and as tourists, it is our responsibility to ensure that our future actions benefit the quality of life of those who host our visit. To remind ourselves of the luxury it is to experience a new land and culture from the perspective of a local.

For that reason, we will continue to carefully choose our ground partners, to build alliances with like-minded organizations—whether it be directly supporting local communities through the work of NGOs or partnering with international programs that champion our core values of community, sustainability and the environment.

We’ve created this travel company to bring travelers to unique places on our planet where environmental stewardship and social responsibility are the backbone to a comfortable and exciting stay. When you travel with us, you are directly supporting eco-visionaries, expert guides and local projects that bolster and protect natural habitats.

Travel is no longer about crossing off as many bucket list destinations as possible...

Travel is about slowing down to appreciate those once-in-a-lifetime experiences that take you out of your ‘normal’ and into the wonderful new — Nourishing, enlightening, adventurous: journeys that leave you and your hosts better for it.