Meet Our Asia Travel Team

She is the veteran of far-flung adventures that span three decades and the most remote corners of the region, fueled by an abiding love of trekking and traditional tribal cultures. An accomplished photographer and engaging speaker, she's a frequent expert lecturer at museums, universities and conferences.

Although she hasn't traveled the world as extensively as some of her colleagues, Heather looks forward to visiting some of the beautiful and exotic destinations frequented by many happy Asia Transpacific clients. She is an avid runner, and recently completed two marathons, including the New York City Marathon. In winter you'll find her on a quest for champagne powder in the Colorado Rockies.

Simone delights in getting you the best fares to our corner of the world so you can create memories of your own.

Cherished memories include awakening at dawn in Botswana to find a wild elephant walking out of the jungle towards her. When not exploring she may be found cooking for friends and family and hiking around the Flatirons with Cocoa, her chocolate Labrador.

After a short stint at the University of New Mexico, she moved to Switzerland and worked at the Hauptbibliothek Universitaet Zurich-Irchel for over 12 years. During these years abroad, she travelled extensively throughout Asia – Indonesia, the Philippines, and most recently to Nepal, where she trekked to the Annapurna base camp. Currently she is happily settled in Boulder where she enjoys hiking with her 9 year old daughter and commuting to work via bike.

She's lived in Germany, Argentina and Italy, and traveled through many countries in Asia, in a quest for the perfect plate of Asian cuisine.

Inspired by a semester abroad in Rome, she continued to delve into the interplay between contemporary culture and the past as an archaeology research fellow in Bulgaria. Intrigued by the region, a few years later she quit her job and returned for a several-month foray into the Balkans, sparking her interest to explore further eastward. At home, Jennifer can be found cooking, hiking, watching Anthony Bourdain and indulging in juicy armchair travel books.

Extensive journeys throughout Asia followed, including two stints in Bhutan. Her first-hand knowledge of the region makes her a superb resource when crafting trips.

In her off time, you can find Tamara practicing yoga and Pilates, biking around town, cooking up healthy meals, getting involved in community development projects and, of course, traveling.

While earning degrees from the University of Colorado in English Literature and Art, Emily found employment working for a small film company and a media non-profit before joining Asia Transpacific Journeys. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, cooking, painting, playing viola, drums and guitar, and discovering new hobbies like blacksmithing and rockhounding.

A self-confessed music junkie, she's a fixture at local bluegrass venues and jamband concerts. An abiding love of animals has defined Katie since childhood: she's been a dedicated vegetarian (and sometime vegan) since the age of 12, and is an impassioned supporter of animal rights. Weekends will find her hiking through Boulder's beautiful foothills with her English bulldog and American terrier.

After graduating, she began postgraduate courses at the International Sommelier Guild (ISG), where she later received her Sommelier certificate. She now aspires to amalgamate her love for oenology and ambition to see the world. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, wine tasting and indulging in quality time with friends and family.

Books were Max's preferred mode of discovery while earning his degrees in English Literature and History from the University of Colorado. But now, as part of the Asia Transpacific Journeys team, Max fuels his desire to learn by delving into the wealth of knowledge and new horizons available to him. When he’s not at work, Max can be found skiing the nearby mountains or catching a flight to somewhere far way. He's also a casual climber, gamer, writer and moviegoer.