Like great food, experiential travel takes time, passion and local flavor to make something truly special. Each Encounter is meticulously designed to include the finest ingredients, from exceptional boutique accommodations, privately chauffeured transportation, and regionally authentic dining, to knowledgeable experts and engaging cultural activities, all with the goal of bringing you the most enriching travel experience possible.
Our custom Encounters are private touring experiences centered on regional exploration, which highlight robust cultural elements, such as gastronomy, wine, art, design, history, and artisan traditions. Each Encounter is personalized to be a distinct reflection of our travelers’ passions.
Learn more…The Arts & Design collection features regionally focused sample itineraries meant to capture the artistic disciplines, aesthetics and creative expression of the communities that our travelers explore. Each sample itinerary is an inspired start, designed to take you on an experiential journey to uncover the intricacies and traditions that make regional cultures uniquely distinct.
The Exploration collection features regionally focused sample itineraries meant to capture the heritage, history, art and food traditions of the communities that our travelers explore. Each sample itinerary is an inspired start, designed to take you on an experiential journey to uncover the intricacies and traditions that make regional cultures uniquely distinct.
Looking to connect with a culture through the sights, sounds and flavors of a seasonal celebration?
The Food & Wine collection features regionally focused sample itineraries meant to capture the heritage, food traditions and artisanal creations of the communities that our travelers explore. Each sample itinerary is an inspired start, designed to take you on an experiential journey to uncover the intricacies and traditions that make regional cultures uniquely distinct.
The History collection features regionally focused sample itineraries meant to capture the historical heritage, humanities and social customs of the communities that our travelers explore. Each sample itinerary is an inspired start, designed to take you on an experiential journey to uncover the intricacies and traditions that make regional cultures uniquely distinct.
Hear the rhythmic churning of bicycle wheels echoing through Ferrara’s cobblestone streets. Taste the warmth of the Mediterranean in the golden richness of a Catalonian olive oil. Feel a cool mist at your back as you wander along an ancient Ligurian port. Admire the fairytale villages of Lake Thun from aboard an antique paddle steamer. The CountryBred traveler engages in the world around them, one subtle moment at a time.
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