Southeast Asia is my life, and my passion. I started my career in the travel industry as a tour operator in this region (my homeland), almost 10 years ago. Now, I own my agency, and through extensive travel to Southeast Asia, I know first-hand Asian lifestyles, customs, cultures and history. Specifically, I maintain an intimate connection by extensively and continually exploring and experiencing the countries of Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar (Burma), Laos and Singapore.

Japan: Over the past 35 years, I have visited and explored Japan almost 50 times, starting with my first adventure in the 3rd grade! Japan is a mesmerizing country with many layers, defined by both ancient traditions and advanced economic and educational opportunities. My passion for this country continues to grow and I look forward to sharing this destination with you and designing your journey to include the many regions of this country, still undiscovered by most visitors.

LGBTQ+: My extensive experience traveling as a gay man/couple has allowed me to enrich my knowledge of all the right hot spots for LGBTQ+ travelers. In addition to all the LGBTQ+ sites to see, I can arrange for you to be accompanied by private LGBTQ+ friendly guides who know the ins and outs of your destination and can show you the hidden sites along the way so that you can experience the best of any destination you choose.

I would love to help you plan memorable and exciting travels to two countries that I have experienced and know well: Japan and Egypt. My approach to planning amazing journeys is to focus on the details that will make your vacation a wonderful and seamless experience. My mission is to not only to give advice and make suggestions, but to also take the stress of vacation planning off your shoulders. Let's start with Egypt. You'll want to experience the rich history, enticing culture, great food, world-renown sites and many great cities. Next, we'll travel to Japan. Having previously lived in Japan and continuing to visit and explore this beautiful country often, I'm very familiar with Japanese culture and geography. I'm also a Japan Travel Specialist with the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and as such I am thoroughly knowledgeable about accommodation options, attractions, history, culture, cuisine and lifestyle to make sure this visit will certainly not be your last.

I am fortunate to have lived and worked in this amazing country for almost three years. From the minute I arrived, I was captivated by the Thai culture, people, sights, aromas, experiences and lifestyle. As an event planner based in Bangkok, I traveled the country extensively, in addition to 12 other Asian countries. I experienced local life of the Thai people.

Does swimming with shark whales pique your interest? How about the incredible opportunity to dine at one of the world's largest all-glass, undersea restaurants and experience a once-in-a-lifetime view and ambiance? Or maybe you want to challenge yourself and join an open-air, anti-gravity yoga session with a Yogi - yoga master? These are just a sampling of all the exciting, innovative opportunities that await as you consider travel to Southeast Asia.

Specializing in travel to such enticing and intriguing destinations as Indonesia, Thailand, Maldives, Cambodia, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia, I look forward to working with you to plan your travel. My reputation as an experienced, knowledgeable travel expert is based not only on my extensive travel and contacts that I've established, but on my sensitivity to learn what's important to you and to ensure that I make your visions a reality.

My first visit to Thailand was in 1994 as a student studying the region's religion and culture. I fell in love with this incredible Asian country and it remains - to this day - one of my favorite destinations in the world. I trust you will soon agree: One of the best reasons to visit Thailand is that it offers its visitors so much, and ensures that you will quickly become immersed in the culture and lifestyle.

Working together, I'll share with you the abundance of quality activities that will appeal to every interest, a variety of accommodations to fit every budget, and the exceptional cuisine and local favorites certain to entice you to return to Thailand very soon!

As an experienced travel advisor, I've been fortunate - over these past two decades - to have had the incredible opportunity to learn about and explore destinations and countries throughout the world. But of all the destinations I've visited and toured, the southeastern region of Asia is, by far, my favorite. I've been immersed in the culture and lifestyle of Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia and Hong Kong.

If an out-of-this-world safari experience is on your bucket list, I would love to help you plan your dream trip. I was born in Zambia and my heritage is in India, so these safari destinations hold a special place in my heart. For me, every country offers a uniquely breathtaking natural environment where you'll be surprised by more than just the animals. My first-hand experience and passion for sending clients to Northern, Eastern & Southern Africa and the many national parks in India along with the Galapagos and Antarctica has given me the knowledge and expertise to ensure that your customized safari itinerary will meet - and exceed - your expectations. I'll give you tips on the best times to visit, private conservancies you can explore, immersive cultural experiences you can enjoy, and vital conservation efforts you can support to make a meaningful difference. With my personal connections to local operators, I can make sure you have the best guides and constant support on the ground throughout your journey.