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.

A smiling woman and man stand together in front of a scenic landscape of green hills, a small church, and tall mountains in the background.

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

Three tall, rugged mountain peaks partially covered by low-lying clouds, with a rocky, sloped foreground.

Italy, Slovenia, Croatia

Honeymoon - August 2024

A scenic landscape of rolling hills and lush greenery under a bright sun in the sky, with a few scattered clouds and distant mountains on the horizon.

Switzerland & Italy

August 2021

A city skyline with a tall, dark pagoda in the foreground, surrounded by green trees, and modern high-rise buildings in the background.

China

May- June 2017

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