Meet Our Travelers

Meet Our Travelers

“The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes ‘sight-seeing.’ ”  (Daniel J. Boorstin)

A beautiful place. A distinctive culture. Connections with local people. A compatible group of travelers.  These are the four key ingredients to a European Experiences week.  We enjoy the beauty of the natural surroundings, immerse ourselves in an interesting culture, and connect with local people—and the compatible group of travelers is the magic ingredient that really enhances the experience. 

We like the Boorstin quote because it accurately describes the type of person who chooses a European Experiences trip. From the start, we’ve called our participants “travelers” instead of the more remote, business-oriented term “clients.” Our top priority is to provide an outstanding week and the best possible service and support before, during and after the trip, but we consider our travelers much more than business relationships… they very quickly become friends. 

Since we launched European Experiences in 2006, we’ve hosted 300 people in 29 groups in five countries:  France, England, Austria, Germany and Italy. Many people have now traveled with us two and three times. Our travelers have come from five countries (USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Senegal), including 35 US states. About 15% of our participants are from outside the USA.   

Other than our Women’s Weeks, our trips aren’t organized for a particular demographic group or around a single interest. Our groups have included a wide variety of people: solo travelers, couples, family members, and friends; photographers and painters; shoppers and history buffs; foodies and wine enthusiasts; working people and retirees; hikers and those less active. Our trips attract travelers: people seeking those special personal connections, adventures, and experiences in Europe’s most beautiful places. 

Meet some of our travelers and learn first-hand about their experiences:

Traveler’s Feedback. Comments from several travelers about their Experience week.

2012 Photo Contest. Winning photos and stories from our 2011 travelers, including a slide show of all 40 entries.

2011 Photo Contest. Winning photos and stories from our First Five Years photo contest, including a slide show of all 75 entries.

Ann’s Art. Paintings by Ann Howe based on photos and sketches she made during her Luberon Experience week (September 2010)

Adam’s video. A video made by one of our recent travelers, Adam from Maryland (May 2010)

Ivan’s video. A short video made by Ivan from New South Wales, Australia (May 2011), focusing on the L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and Gordes markets.

European Experiences group on Facebook. Connect with European Experiences travelers and friends.