We loved that Ilse made a special effort to ensure that the non-drinkers felt fully included with special drinks of their own. And we appreciated Ilse’s extensive knowledge and inherent understanding of what people need to fully enjoy their trips.

Just wanted to thank you, Paula, for planning a flawless trip. We appreciated all the arrangements that were made and loved having the private transfers. We really enjoyed staying in Sorrento and loved the hotel and excursions that were planned. We will definitely reach out to you again when we plan our next trip abroad.

llse anticipates all questions and needs. And her expertise provided us with wonderful educational and cultural experiences and sets a high bar for our future travel.

We are so glad we joined Paula's Cycling Sicily group. We especially loved the small group nature of the trip because we got to form personal bonds with everyone. Your inclusive and welcoming nature made for a very memorable (and hassle-free) vacation. Grazie!

Ilse gave me the confidence to do this trip by myself--I felt totally prepared. I can't wait to travel with her small groups in the future!

I was the local guide on Ilse’s private group trip to the Dolomites. I think the best way to describe Ilse is as a swan. On the surface, everything is smooth and graceful, as it should be, with none of her guests able to see the hard work going on behind the scenes, leaving them to enjoy their perfect, relaxing vacation.

Ilse actually has a conscience and cares about every single person in her group. She emphasizes that even though there is a schedule, it is YOUR trip, and you can choose how you want that to look, and what you want to get out of it.

There were A LOT of logistics that were made easy by Ilse doing them all first and letting us know what was needed for our visa and how to navigate the forms!

In addition to Ilse’s skills and preparation, she clearly puts a lot into the selection and planning of itineraries, ensuring an authentic and eco-conscious experience. All that, and she truly cares about any and all along the way!

I appreciated Ilse’s travel tips, what to bring, what NOT to bring, and the information she gave us about the Vietnamese culture and things NOT to do, so as not to upset the locals.

Ilse, we cannot thank you enough for this transformational, transcendental time in the Dolomites. Your style of leadership was perfect for allowing the group to gel and have individual moments of awe and appreciation for the beauty that surrounded us constantly.

Ilse has the innate ability to ‘read the room’ and understand information and individual needs for these small group tours. You just know that she loves to immerse herself into the culture, people, and history of every place she visits.