Trained as an Asian historian, I taught at the university level for many years, traveled extensively in Asia as an independent traveler, and lead many groups. I also advised students about how to use travel as a learning experience.  I have had considerable experience with faculty and student travel. I’ve worked in travel for the last 10 years. I’ve traveled throughout the Caribbean and Central America, and I have seen a good deal of Western Europe. I work extensively with independent travelers and can help you make travel arrangements in many areas of the developing world. My reading knowledge of French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese and Japanese mean that I’m able to help clients negotiate with suppliers in a number of different countries. 

I am particularly interested in the economic development process in developing countries, and I’m also especially interested in minority group cultures in various countries.  I love to encourage travelers to move outside their comfort zone just a bit, but I do that by helping people pin down their arrangements as completely as possible in advance.