LEISURE TRAVEL ADVISOR

Born and raised in Boise Idaho, I initially developed my love of traveling after joining the US Army and having the ability to live in and visit many different countries to include Germany, Italy, Africa, and Turkey. I was introduced to places and people I had only read about previously and instantly fell in love with the opportunities travel afforded me. I have made and maintained friendships from each place I have visited and believe it has made me a more culturally aware individual. After retiring from the US Army, I obtained a PhD and have been teaching for Boise State University and College of Western Idaho sharing that cultural awareness with sociology students. When I am not helping people put together memories, I can typically be found in the mountains with my family and friends.

I really enjoy listening to what people want to do and the places they want to go, then doing research on those places to ensure they get the best experience that they will remember forever! Travel should be a full experience from participating in a local cooking class, trying the food (even when it is scary), taking public transportation or meeting with locals. Some of my favorite destinations have been Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the Golden Circle in Iceland, St. Petersburg, Russia and Octoberfest in Munich. My most favorite place to travel, however, is always my next destination.

“Oh the places you’ll go!” – Dr. Suess