I focus on experiential travel. To quote E. M. Forster in A Passage to India: Adventures do happen, but not punctually. I create the opportunities and let beautiful, magical things happen. Whether you want to explore locally or in the farthest reaches of this planet (additional planets will become available soon, I hope), I’m here to make the most opportunities for you to make the most of opportunities.

Step one: be in touch—marlaling47@gmail.com

Step two: let me know what your interests are. I’m interested in most things, so chances are good that I already have a lead, but if I don’t, I enjoy the opportunity to learn something new.

Step three: Choose dates and times. Steps two and three often overlap because certain opportunities only arise at certain times.

Step four: Transfer money for the reservations. I use CashApp ($DrMarlaPerkins), but other options are negotiable. You pay for both/all of our excursions, with $200 per day so that I can cover my expenses while I’m away. If you just want me to make arrangements for your excursion, I charge 10% of the cost of the reservations that I make. If you have a group of 4+, I charge a per person, per day rate based on the costs of the trip you want me to arrange.

Step five: show up at the departure point ready for whatever comes next!

Here: sand dunes in Mauritania; Above: metal sculpture in Vancouver, Canada