travel consulting
rafael and wayward camel offer an exclusive one-on-one travel coaching and consulting service, either in person or by phone. as a lonely planet guidebook author and long-time traveller, rafael has spent 12 years journeying through more than 60 far-flung countries in southeast asia, south america, central america, north africa, the middle east, the indian sub-continent and europe. rafael is uniquely qualified to offer some of the most in-depth and expert travel advice and assistance available today.
each 45 minute session focuses on you, the traveller. the information you receive is uniquely tailored to suit your needs, goals and travelling style. whatever your queries, and about whichever country they might be, chances are that we have been there and can help.
in your sessions we can help:
- brainstorm ideas and offer advice about where to go on your next trip/vacation
- suggest possible itineraries and let you in on the worlds not-to-be missed highlights and ‘off the beaten track’ secrets
- identify what sort of traveller you are and offer travel suggestions to suit you interests & budget
- offer advice about responsible and ethical travel
- help motivate you to plan, save for, and enjoy the trip of a lifetime
- discuss cultural sensitivities and prepare you for what to expect, reducing culture shock and laying the foundation for a richer travel experience
- arm you with lots of practical and pertinent travel tips on safety, transport alternatives, visas, traveller’s health, packing tips & what to take, extended & long-term travel, making accommodation decisions, choosing a guidebook, researching your destination before you leave and more . . .
we don’t book your flights, travelocity.com is much better at that. we don’t reserve that getaway resort on a far-flung, hotels.com is pretty good at that. what we can do is help you identify what sort of travel experience you’re seeking, which of the world’s regions might interest you, and what countries might offer you the most rewarding travel experiences. we can then tailor specific travel advice for your chosen destination and do everything to prepare you for your next on-the-road adventure.
for more information simply fill in our contact form, giving us a brief introduciton to you and your travelling plans - you’ll be hearing from us shortly.