A Big Thank You to Intrepid — and to You

There’s nothing quite like a little recognition to remind you why you do what you do. You, the people that put their trust in me to book their travels, show it by booking trips with me over and over again. But when the acknowledgement comes from within the travel industry, that is another thing altogether.

This week, I was deeply honoured to be named the first ever Intrepid Icon — an initiative by Intrepid Travel that shines a spotlight on travel advisors who go the extra mile for their clients and for the planet. Being chosen as their very first honouree was not only a lovely surprise, but a real vote of confidence in the values I hold close: sustainable travel, personal service, and meaningful experiences.

Intrepid’s program acknowledges travel advisors across North America who demonstrate exceptional dedication to their clients while promoting responsible tourism. I’ve long admired Intrepid’s commitment to ethical travel, so to be recognized by them in this way truly means a lot.

But I wouldn’t be here without the support of the people who make this job such a joy — my clients. Whether you’ve been booking trips with me for years - decades even - or just recently discovered what I do, thank you. Your trust means everything. And to those of you who have backed my One Percent for the Future initiative — a commitment to donate 1% of your trip cost to make your trips more sustainable — an extra special thanks. It’s one thing to believe in making travel a force for good; it’s another to have a community of travellers who believe in it too.

If you’re curious about where that 1% (and our matching contributions) goes and the projects we support together, you can learn more here.

This recognition may have my name on it, but it belongs just as much to you. Here’s to travelling responsibly, seeing the world thoughtfully, and continuing to do good — one journey at a time.

So here's a big Thank You to Intrepid — and to you, my fellow travellers!