Escape the predictable.
Holocene creates personalised itineraries that take you beyond the expected.
Created by me, for you.
All photos are from my own travels.
Forget predictable itineraries and sterile luxury. I design immersive, boundary-pushing trips across the globe for travellers who choose depth over comfort.
Travel for the Story, Not the Checklist.
The Holocene Story
Holocene Travel was born from a simple realization after exploring 80+ countries and living in China and the Middle East: the most profound travel experiences are rarely the most comfortable.
Too often, modern travel is reduced to well-worn routes and predictable routines. It’s easy, it’s safe—and it’s entirely forgettable.
I founded Holocene to offer an alternative. I don’t deal in standard package tours or hands-off logistics. Using first-hand, rugged travel experience, I build custom itineraries designed to take you beyond what you could have planned for yourself.
I prioritise depth over convenience, perspective over routine, and raw experience over sterile expectation.
It isn't about seeing a place. It’s about experiencing it.
Ready to trade the predictable for the unforgettable?
Let’s build a journey that tests your limits and gives you stories to tell for the rest of your life.
Discover my services
Access to a Pre-Call Questionnaire: A brief form so you can share your rough destination ideas, interests, and big questions before we talk, ensuring we don’t waste a single minute.
45-Minute Strategy Call: A focused, one-on-one session where we dive straight into your travel plans. We will review your route, troubleshoot your logistics, and discuss the best areas to stay and eat.
The "Takeaway" Follow-Up: A follow-up message containing a summary of the key hidden gems, route adjustments, and specific insider tips we discussed during the call.
Perfect for independent travellers who want insider curation without the scheduled calls. Everything is handled digitally.
Access to My Unique Questionnaire – The deep-dive form where you share your travel style, interests, and budget. From this, we will agree on a brief so I can begin planning your tailored trip.
A Curated Interactive Itinerary – Including personalised route planning, accommodation and food suggestions, as well as specific experiences, both well-known and hidden gems, to maximise your time there. All options have interactive links to booking options. In addition, you get my personal guide tips, information on visas and travel restrictions, and cultural notes. To view an example itinerary, click here.
Personalised Recommendations – Thoughtful details, insider insights and moments you wouldn’t find on your own.
Direct WhatsApp Support – Ongoing access for quick questions, adjustments, and reassurance before and during your trip.
I craft individual itineraries that go beyond what you imagined about your next trip. By understanding your interests, style, and desires, I design an itinerary that is truly yours.
Your bespoke itinerary includes:
Everything in the Essential Itinerary, PLUS:
20-Minute Discovery Call – A live conversation to unpack your questionnaire answers, dive deeper into your travel style, and co-create the ultimate trip brief.
20-Minute Experience Walkthrough – A guided video call where I walk you through the finished itinerary, share the "why" behind the choices, and make real-time tweaks so it fits perfectly.
Contact Me
Let’s design your next life-changing experience.
If you’re looking for something unexpected, challenging, and genuinely memorable- let’s start the conversation.