Unpacking Our World
small group learning journeys to feed your wonderlust
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small groups
Relish immersive experiences in groups of 10-20.
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slow travel
Savor slow stays in boutique hotels.
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![offbeat locations on the road less traveled]()
offbeat destinations
Detour down the road less traveled.
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knowledge experts
Unpack our world through a new lens.
feed your wonderlust
what’s included
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Activities
Every activity listed in the itinerary is included in the cost of the detour. We’ll never charge for add-ons.
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Transportation
All transportation required for group activities from the first hotel to the last hotel of the detour.
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Meals
Each detour includes all breakfasts and at least half your lunches and dinners, and select happy hours..
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Tips
You’ll never have to worry about tipping for group activities, or for our trip leaders’ services.
our services
group detours
Enjoy a fully curated experience with an intimate community of travelers. Our trips are uniquely crafted by our knowledge experts with the perfect balance of immersive activities and individual exploration. You’ll do more than experience a new place, you’ll unpack its layers while having time to unpack your suitcase in our hand-picked boutique stays. We’ve done all the planning, all you need to do is get there!
private detours
Let us curate your next adventure! Do you have a group of 10 or more who want to detour together? We offer private group journeys to our existing itineraries, or you can work with us to design a custom detour for you with a group of family or friends. We work with individuals and organizations to craft industry-specific experiences for teams and clients. Contact us to discuss your next private detour!
Our detours connect you to authentic experiences with knowledge experts.
We promise a pace and itinerary that allows you to unpack both place and suitcase.
who we are
taunya & Christoph dressler
co-founders
Hi, Hallo, Ciao! We’re Taunya & Christoph!
For over 30 years we’ve wandered our world as educators, travelers, and professional tour guides. Our combined experience in educational travel and tourism has brought us around the globe from the cities of Europe to the seas of Southeast Asia to the deserts of North America and beyond. We are lifelong learners with relentless curiosity.
We started our travel journeys as Rick Steves tour guides in Europe. Since then, we’ve applied our passion for educational travel to higher education, designing and leading study abroad experiences for undergraduates and founding and directing a university faculty-led community travel program.
We invite you to join our community of global nomads. Feed your wonderlust—detour with us!
