Drawing upon his extensive personal adventures and an innate passion for exploration, Ben crafts itineraries that transcend the ordinary.

A connoisseur of travel, Ben approaches each client relationship as a partnership, sharing ideas and building a trip that resonates on a personal level.

His talent for curating one-of-a-kind journeys is exemplified in a remarkable Europe trip for a farming couple, embarking on their first European adventure. A journey that was part dream, part blank slate, Ben crafted a six-week journey that included castles, cathedrals, coastlines, and cathartic discoveries. From royal fantasies to tasting French fromage and Cognac, from the awe of the Pyrenees' Cathar ruins to the chic allure of Monte Carlo, from the Alps' snowy embrace to the historic riches of Rome, Ben's meticulously planned voyage rekindled the couple's bond.

Well-versed in the art of creating both quintessential and off-the-beaten-path travel experiences, Ben has nurtured his own wanderlust on out of the ordinary adventures spanning 36 countries. Amongst his favourite memories are relishing a Tuscan sunset from a Corniglia terrace, accompanied by a platter of cheese and a robust red; marvelling at the majestic Sognefjord's waterfalls cascading at sunrise in Norway; letting the awe-inspiring vastness of Canada and the USA's natural marvels leave their mark; and sharing the joy of watching his determined children paddle boats in the heart of Central Park, New York.

“I’ve also downed Georgian Brandy in the parlor of a Muscovite Babushka at 9am after a 12-hour train from St Petersburg, penned postcards against the backdrop of Cheops in Giza, Cairo, and witnessed the ethereal sight of hot air balloons illuminating the pre-dawn sky over Cappadocia,” adds the adventurous Ben.

Every step Ben takes with his clients brings them closer to extraordinary travel experiences, and through his passion for exploration and meticulous attention to detail, ensures that every single one is crafted with precision, care, and a touch of wonder.

As Ben says, "Every journey is a story waiting to be told." He’s waiting at Travel Associates Cotton Tree to help you write yours.