The energy, challenge, and future are why I show up.

A special kind of magic happens when a group of teenagers climbs aboard your motorcoach, wide-eyed and buzzing with excitement. As a tour director specializing in student travel, that moment never gets old.

It’s in their fresh curiosity, the awe in their eyes, and the wild joy of discovering a world far bigger than their classroom or community. Leading teen tours isn’t just a job.

It’s a calling. It’s my purpose.

Teen Energy Brings the Journey to Life

There’s something about student energy that makes even familiar places feel brand new. The Colosseum, the Louvre, the Lincoln Memorial—they take on new meaning when seen through the eyes of someone experiencing them for the first time.

Whether they’re sampling escargot in Paris or marveling at natural wonders in Yellowstone, I get to see the world reawaken through their reactions.

And that energy? It’s infectious.

Curiosity That Challenges Me to Grow

Teens are not shy about asking questions—big ones, deep ones, sometimes surprising ones.
They challenge me to rethink what I know, to explain without assuming, and to keep learning alongside them.

As a guide, I’m there to inform—but with student groups, I’m also constantly growing. It’s a beautiful, reciprocal form of education.

Connection That Transcends Generations

Whether we’re debating a historical event or swapping music playlists on the ride to the next city, something real happens: connection.

These moments—laughing at shared jokes, learning new slang, comparing favorite foods—remind me that understanding transcends age. And it starts with simply listening.

Watching Transformation in Real Time

I’ve seen shy kids speak up for the first time on tour. I’ve watched students return home visibly changed—more confident, more compassionate, more curious about the world.

They carry these experiences into college, careers, and leadership roles.

And I get to play a small part in that transformation. That’s powerful.

This Isn’t Just Travel—It’s Legacy

While some people guide them to sightsee, I guide them to help young people expand their worldviews, build empathy, and shape who they’re becoming.

It’s not always easy—there are late nights, emotional moments, and the inevitable reminders that teens are still teens. But I show up for it all.

Because these students?
They’re not just travelers.
They’re the future of the world.

Student tours ignite my soul. They remind me that travel isn’t just a destination—it’s a launchpad for lifelong change.

So, when someone asks me why I still lead teen trips after all these years, I just smile and say:“Because this is the kind of travel that matters most to the future of our planet; after all, they are the ones that will take care of me someday.”