About John
I used to drive trucks. Now I plan trips for people who can afford better hotels than I could back then.
The difference? I still know the difference between what's actually good and what just costs more.
After 30 years of travel (from roadside diners to Michelin stars) I've learned that the best experiences aren't the most expensive ones. They're the ones you can't find online. The wine maker in Tuscany who only opens his cellar for friends. The ramen shop in a small Japanese village with no English menu but a 50-year wait list.
I specialize in Italy and Japan because they're complex. You can't just show up and expect to understand them. But when you know where to look, they'll change how you think about travel.
I don't plan luxury trips. I find authentic experiences that happen to include luxury hotels.
Ready to go somewhere real? Let's talk.
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