Travel Builds Character: The Spence Connection

Travel has always been a core part of my life. The excitement, mystery, hassle, fun, and occasional confusion it brings fuels my creativity, propels me toward the next destination, and makes returning to my home in San Diego even more special.

As one of my favorite storyteller, writer, and chef Anthony Bourdain once said:

“Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown.”

My friend John Spence knows this feeling well. With more than 30 years in the travel industry, John and his wife, Emma, have crafted experiences for travelers across the globe. Over the past decade, they built their own successful agency, sold it to a larger firm, spent several years within that organization, and then took a well-earned sabbatical. They went traveling, of course.

Now, they’re back and have launched The Spence Connection (TSC). Their approach is simple but powerful: assemble the very best talent, resources, and experiences from across the industry to create a cohesive, custom travel plan for each client. Because they’re not bound to a single company’s offerings, they have the flexibility to hand-pick the right experts and services for your exact itinerary.

To get a feel for the kind of travelers they serve, I recommend reading John’s recent article:
The Power of Planning Your Five-Year Travel Plan

If these services spark your interest, let me know. I’m working with John to create travel memories for my family and for the customers we serve in our core business.