“Behind the bar was an envelope with my name on it. Inside was a one hundred dollar bill and a note that said, “This is to be spent in Italy. You are going.””
Meet the Guides
Creed Hyatt
creed@educatedwanderer.com
“Then something Tookish woke up inside him, and he wished to go and see the great mountains, and hear the pine-tree and the waterfalls, and explore the caves, and wear a sword instead of a walking-stick.” – The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien
Adventure Fuels Our Souls
Adventure Fuels Our Souls
Unlike traditional travel agents who need only pass a certification to lead routine tours (which anyone can do), we’ve made travel and introspection (which are inseparable, really) our lives.
We’ve got the education and experience to maintain “normal” careers, but we choose to travel upwards of 120 days a year, to step away from our homes and loved ones and devote 1/3 of our lives to exploration— of people, of places and of ourselves. Why? Because, we utterly love it! And because it feels critical to share the experiences of these places with others.
We obsess over the small details, working our asses off behind the scenes to create a seamless experience for our travelers.
Whether it’s getting up at 7 a.m. to scope out new places— when our group gathers at 9— or taking you to a special place off the dusty trail you don’t even know yet that you are dying to see, we lead sensational journeys.
Think of us as your facilitators. We sort out the messy parts of travel (like planning the day’s events, booking tickets, securing transportation, lodging etc.) so you need only experience. Truly, deeply experience your destination.
In this way, we’re not travel agents. We’re personal guides that will help you know more about the world, about how to travel well, and more about yourself.
Payment Plans Available
You may pay for the trip either in one payment or you may pay in installments beginning with a $500 nonrefundable deposit upon your decision to travel with us. Learn more when you book your trip.
Experienced Educators & Travelers
Creed Hyatt has a M.A. in International Political Economy from Fordham University and an M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Malta and has been organizing and leading trips for 15 years. Laura Pezzulich has a B.A. in Philosophy from Muhlenberg College and has been organizing and leading trips for 5 years.
We Do It All
Trip costs include airfare, accommodations, all tours and admissions fees, tour guide tips, train and bus travel within each country, and one group dinner.