🌍 Favorite International Destination 

The Netherlands
❤️ Favorite Travel Memory

Walking through Europe’s Christmas markets, surrounded by festive lights, historic town squares, and the sights and sounds of the season.
🧠My Travel Style

I enjoy a well-planned journey with enough flexibility to take in unexpected discoveries along the way.
🎒 Never Travel Without 

My best friend and favorite travel companion, Theresa.
Paul Reed
🌍 Favorite International Destination

Italy
❤️ Favorite Travel Memory

Driving a Vespa through the rolling hills of the Italian countryside, making fresh pizza and gelato, and enjoying a glass of wine overlooking a vineyard.
🧠My Travel Style

I love experiencing a destination through its people, local cuisine, and everyday moments.Â
🎒 Never Travel Without

My fuzzy socks, a favorite scarf, and a destination guidebook.
Theresa Reed
David Ermish
Jaralei Hoffmeyer
🌍 Favorite International Destinations

Spain and Scotland
❤️ Favorite Travel Memory

Cooking classes in Spain and Italy. Having fun as a group and then eating the reward!
🧠My Travel Style

I like to travel with a plan while leaving plenty of room for unexpected discoveries, and new adventures.
🎒 Never Travel Without

A journal and a camera…of course.
🌍 Favorite International Destinations

Romania and Mexico
❤️ Favorite Travel Memory 

Watching dolphins leap through the sunset where the river meets the Gulf near Veracruz. Sipping hot chocolate in Bruges.
🧠Travel Style

I enjoy discovering the places that don’t make the postcards.
🎒 Never Travels Without 

A journal, a good book, and a deck of cards—just in case.
Meet your Travel Hosts
Every Compass Travel journey is led by experienced Travel Hosts who share a passion for exploring the world and creating exceptional travel experiences. Together, our hosting team has traveled to more than 50 countries and guided thousands of guests on memorable journeys.
Each of our hosts brings a unique personality, perspective, and travel style, but they all share the same commitment—to provide exceptional service, personalized support, and an unforgettable travel experience. A few of the people who help make every Compass Travel journey so special.