Jeff the Planner
I have an MBA and a background in manufacturing and operations planning, so I know how to build a plan, manage a timeline, and execute with precision. But my heart has always been in the wild. Long days in the office left me thinking about alpine trails, rugged coastlines, and remote villages full of history.
Eventually I stopped just thinking about it and started planning. First for myself, then for others. What began as trips of my own grew into itineraries for travelers who want more than a vacation. They want journeys that stir the soul, challenge the body, and stay with them long after they return.
My love for travel started with family road trips across the United States. We explored Yellowstone, dug for fossils in South Dakota, camped in the Painted Desert, hiked in Glacier, and watched orcas off the coast of British Columbia. I have taken a train from New York to Colorado to see the Rockies and hiked in the Adirondacks, the White Mountains, and the Smokies. I have even chased two total solar eclipses.
International travel became a passion when I studied abroad in Ningbo, China. Navigating an unfamiliar culture challenged me to grow and sparked a deep respect for the ways people around the world live and connect. A countryside Buddhist temple I visited still stands out as one of the most peaceful moments of my life.
Santa Maddalena, Dolomites, Italy
In 2021 my wife and I took our first trip to Europe. We hiked in the Swiss Alps, wandered Tuscan hill towns, explored Florence and Siena, and ended on Lake Como. We learned how to balance adventure with rest and found what kind of travel truly fulfills us.
In 2024 we returned for an adventure honeymoon through Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia. We explored castles, alpine meadows, glacial lakes, Roman ruins, and medieval villages. We hiked, biked, kayaked, and made space to reflect and recharge. That trip was the result of months of planning and years of dreaming. It reminded me how rewarding it is to create a journey that fits who you are.
Now, as a travel planner, I bring that same care and creativity to every trip I design. I help curious, active travelers pursue authentic adventures that expand perception, respect cultures and landscapes, and create stories worth telling
My Adventures
Italy, Slovenia, Croatia
Honeymoon - August 2024
Switzerland & Italy
August 2021
China
May- June 2017
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