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Origins of Adventure
Tailored, Expert Travel Planning
Working with Origins of Adventure has been such a positive experience. From our first Travel Strategy Session, Ana Belén and Nick really impressed us with their expertise in travel planning. They came prepared with seasonal insights, route options, and realistic timelines for our December trip, which made the process feel clear and stress-free. In our consulting appointments, they took the time to understand what mattered most to us and shaped the itinerary around those priorities. Ana Belén’s eye for detail and cultural knowledge, paired with Nick’s practical travel expertise, made the perfect balance. They highlighted hidden gems, explained booking windows, and even pointed out things like holiday closures and weather considerations we never would have thought of ourselves. The communication has been professional yet warm—each call left us more confident, and the supporting documents (maps, sample day plans, and cost breakdowns) were incredibly helpful. We feel fully prepared for December and so excited, thanks to Ana Belén and Nick’s guidance. If you want tailored, expert travel planning, Origins of Adventure is the team to trust!
Phenomenal short stay in Costa del Sol, Spain with Nick & Ana’s Guidance
It was our first time traveling to Spain and in particular, the Costa del Sol region of Spain. Just before traveling, we realized that we didn't really know where we should go and what we should see, but we did have our accommodations set. Nick spent some time with us 'face to face' and helped us narrow down what we wanted to do each day during our short stay. Nick and Ana introduced us to some fabulous restaurants where we enjoyed the local favorites: tapas, paella, mojitos and Sangria. Nick was also our photographer and tour guide to Gibraltar. He made sure we had everything we needed for the day there, and was very helpful, ensuring our safety. We also enjoyed an amazing traditional Flamenco show in Marbella. Nick and Ana's guidance helped us experience the best of Costa del Sol during a short stay.
Morocco
We were going to be in Spain for a couple of weeks and wanted to experience a bit of Morocco while there. Nick and Ana took the time to understand what we hoped to see and do with the limited time we had. The consultation call was professional but friendly. It was obvious that their goal was to ensure that we would have an enjoyable, stress free trip while making sure to have options for us along the way. Nick guided us as we traveled through the northern part of the country and absolutely delivered what we had hoped for. His knowledge of each of our destinations was fantastic, from the great hotels and places to eat to little gems that we would never have found in our own. I have a health condition and Nick was conscientious every step of the way to make sure that I was comfortable. Thank you, Nick and Ana, for another amazing adventure! We will certainly book with you again
Why We Started Origins of Adventure
After traveling through nearly 30 countries — living in Madrid, backpacking through Japan, and discovering hidden gems in Southeast Asia — we realized something: the best experiences always came from local insight, not from top-10 lists. Origins of Adventure was born from our love of immersive, meaningful travel.
No cookie-cutter tours. No endless Google searches. Just custom travel planning backed by honest, local guidance from travelers who’ve been there — and want to help you go further.
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