“Mike - As we sit in the Casablanca Airport awaiting our flights home, we wanted to extend a sincere ‘thank you’ to you and the team for a truly incredible trip to Morocco. We had an amazing time to say the least. The itinerary was robust and allowed us to really feel like we got a great representation of what Morocco had to offer. All of the restaurants and accommodations were superb and the activities perfect. Every new city we entered, we felt like the trip kept getting better and better! From the medinas to the mosques to the mountains to the desert, we are left with thousands of pictures and a lifetime of memories we will always look back fondly on. We appreciate your guidance, support, professional knowledge, candor and responsiveness in helping make this once in a lifetime trip happen and executed with perfection...Our guide and driver were also top notch...and really added a great deal to our experience. They are both superb in terms of professionalism, knowledge of the country and most importantly, passion for their jobs and the country of Morocco. We felt like we had everything planned perfectly and executed with ease; all the while flexible to accommodate any addititional sights/requests...Also, thank you very much for the hotel upgrades and lovely dinner last night at Rick’s Cafe. All of this was completely unexpected, but very much appreciated. It was the cherry on top of an already perfect sundae. ”

“Can’t thank you enough for all the help arranging - especially as last minute as it was - the trip was really terrific. Thank you so much for helping us create such an incredible journey!! Hope to talk about another exciting trip again soon.”

“At once adventurous and relaxing, inspiring and educational, thrilling and fulfilling, UprouteMe crafted a Kenya itinerary that hit all the right notes. Thanks to Michael’s first-hand travel expertise and understanding of our desires and interests, my wife and I were treated to a honeymoon that surpassed all expectations. UprouteMe took us well outside of our comfort zone, while selecting and facilitating accommodations and outfitters that provided us with luxury well beyond mere comfort. From the urban delights of Nairobi, to the teeming wildlife of Maasai Mara and the tranquil isle of Lamu, our dream was realized in brilliant fashion. Asante sana!”

“You guys did such an amazing job planning our itinerary for this extraordinary trip. Every detail of our journey was so well thought out. The hotels, guides & people were all so fantastic and we had impeccable service wherever we went. I so appreciate all of your efforts in choosing such incredible places to visit and especially the fact that you alerted everyone about my big birthday. It was such a special day and evening and it was fun to be “fussed over.” I will certainly recommend UprouteMe to anyone I hear about who wants to travel. You are the best!”

“The trip was amazing! Thank you, thank you, thank you....This was an awesome trip!!! Sadly, we only have one more night. ”

“We had the most amazing time on our honeymoon to South Africa and Mozambique. It was truly the trip of a lifetime, made flawless with the help of UprouteMe. Every place we went was an absolute dream, and planned perfectly to our needs with a combination of adventure and relaxation. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a dream vacation. Thanks again for everything! We really couldn’t have done it without you.”

“Thank you, Mike. The whole trip was fantastic and everything went smoothly. The accommodations, the guides, the animals were all incredible. All in all, a wonderful, memorable family vacation!!”

“We had a BLAST on the trip. Honestly, this was one of the best trips we’ve been on. The itinerary was executed to perfection! All accommodations exceeded our expectations and all tours/trips were wonderful, not to mention all restaurants were amazing. We both felt like we had the perfect amount of things planned with the right amount of downtime. The staff at every location was overly accommodating and delightful and all tour guides were super informative and interesting. Thank you SO much for a trip of a lifetime, Mike. You and your team made this incredibly special for us and we sincerely appreciate your enthusiastic approach, attention to detail and superb recommendations. ”

“Working with Mike took all of the stress out of planning a trip that could have easily consumed all of my time and energy at a time when I had none to spare. Knowing that he had local contacts with whom he had excellent relationships put my mind at ease that he would be able to provide everything we were looking for, from meaningful engagement with the locals to gourmet food to luxurious-yet-rustic accommodations. I am very happy to report that Mike and his partners on the ground in Africa delivered BIG on all of our requests and more–no easy feat! I will always be grateful to Mike for putting together a once-in-a-lifetime trip for us. We literally never could have done it without him and his amazing range of knowledge and contacts. I’m already looking forward to the next life-changing experience UprouteMe can create for us!”

“Just wanted to thank you again for all your hard work on this trip...I was so busy prior to our trip, that your assistance was invaluable. Thanks again Mike. It was an adventure we won’t forget.”

“I realize I never truly followed up with you following the honeymoon. I’ll spare you the excessive details and just say that it was amazing and we greatly appreciate all of your assistance in planning it. If you can believe it, we’re already starting to think about our next trip, which we’d like to take for our one year anniversary, and would love to enlist your services again. ”

“We have never felt we were in better hands than the trip UprouteMe planned for us to the incredible Philippine Islands. Beginning our trip in the vibrant city of Manila, every detail from our hotel accommodations, private guided city tours where we learned about the deep, rich and important political history of this great city, followed by a day excursion to a nearby volcano region for a cliff side lunch with breathtaking views of the great South China Sea. To think ... the best was YET to come! Magnificent PALAWAN! With all the beauty and privacy a remote island trip could ever grant you. This place is PARADISE ON EARTH! Our private oceanfront rooms were designed by integrating the indigenous architecture of the huts while integrating sustainable features in plumbing, electricity usage and overall function. This UNESCO site is well worth a trip for anyone looking to be BLOWN AWAY. Everyday we discovered something new under the sea from scary barracudas, vast starfish colonies, a rainbow of coral, schools of tuna, we were swimming in the pages of National Geographic. We spent many days island hopping with kayaks in and out of lagoons formed by 250 million year old coral cliffs. You really can feel darwinism in the air in a place like this! In the evenings we were entertained by the staff (that quickly became our friends) with cultural performances and guest participation while we dined ocean front under a sky blanketed with stars. THANK YOU for designing the trip of our DREAMS!!!”

“The logistics and transport being taken care of all throughout the country made things so much easier for us, and the “honeymoon” touches at each hotel were really amazing. More than we could have ever expected...the trip was better than we could have imagined...truly the trip of a lifetime, one that we won’t forget, and in large part thanks to your help setting everything up and coordinating all throughout.”

“We’re safely back from the honeymoon and everything was PERFECT. I can’t thank you enough... Thanks for the Prosecco on Peter’s birthday and thank you for everything you did to make this honeymoon just perfect in every way.”

“We just returned from an elopement/honeymoon trip to India and the Maldives planned by UprouteMe l and I am still beyond amazed at how wonderfully executed and impeccably designed each and every excursion and transfer went. Not only did Mike put together a trip that covered the many, many items I had on my list of things to see and places to go, but also included unique and romantic experiences that only a local would know about. From a crazy Hindu wedding in Khajuraho, to fireside dining in the jungle with painted elephants, to Sikh soup kitchens in Delhi, our itinerary continued to awe us. We had one wonderful guide after another, all ensuring that any and every need was taken care of, and that all elements of our trip went smoothly. Most importantly, Mike knew exactly what we were looking for in terms of vibe and pace, and made sure we had just enough down time to match the frenzy of activity and chaos that India has to offer. It was just the most unbelievable trip of a lifetime, and I can’t thank Mike enough for putting it all together for us!”

“First of all, I want to say that everything was incredible and went off without a hitch. It was truly the best trip we have ever been on. You were right in that we never had to lift a finger. Everything was taken care of for us and our hosts treated us with the utmost of respect… We were very sad to leave but will have some incredible memories for the rest of our lives. Mike, we can’t thank you enough for the trip you put together for us.”

“We have just returned from our trip and wanted to send you a quick note of thanks for all your help. It was truly the trip of a lifetime and we had a fabulous time. We loved all our tours, and our tour guides were absolutely fantastic. They were engaged and informative and gave us a ton of local flavor that we couldn’t have gotten on our own. Dum introduced us to fried Bananas which quickly became Ari’s favorite food, Pamela helped us cook up some amazing dishes, and Ms. Chino sampled us some exotic finds at the train market en route to the floating market, and Ten introduced us to some beautiful elephants.”

“Thanks so much! The trip was amazing! And the progression of hotels was perfect, as was the balance of scheduled activities/downtime. We really couldn’t have enjoyed it any more. It was awesome.”

“Tokyo arrangements were lovely. Keiko was probably the best guide we ever had. She was so accommodating and INSISTED on accompanying us to every dinner spot we chose, just to be sure that we got there on time without getting lost. How’s that for service beyond the call?!...Bravo once again to you Michael.”

“We had a great trip - thank you so much! it was just such an enriching, deep and beautiful trip and I am not yet done processing...We will absolutely be using Routes and Culture again - hopefully sooner than later! And I will continue to spread the word on your services- you really do an amazing job! Thank you for everything!”

“Thanks again for an amazing trip. We can stop talking about it or thinking about it. Hopefully you’ll be planning for us again!”

“Definitely memories to last a lifetime. Thanks again for putting together a great experience for us. ”

“Each destination was chock full of fascinating sights, the guides were all very informative, and the variety of hotels all made for a very successful adventure. Everything went as planned, just as you said it would! We had many highlights, but I would say the first thing we all want to share with people is our day with the elephants. In fact, we were lucky enough to meet, pet and feed a seven-month old baby elephant since the village had one residing with his mother across the river. Thanks for arranging an amazing experience.”

“Thank you so much for all of your help coordinating our trip. We had the most incredible time! It has been hard to get back in the groove this week, but reality has set in…All of our flights went smoothly, our pick-ups were easy and our guides were amazing!…Thank you again for everything.”

“We had a fantastic trip! When describing we feel like we had a real adventure and got to experience very unique places. It did feel like a once in a lifetime excursion. Thank you Mike for all your help with this, it was such an incredible trip and your recommendations were spot on. We really felt taken care of throughout the entire trip!”

“We’re home at last–but I wanted to tell you how wonderful the houseboat on the lake was as an exotic travel experience. You can’t imagine how majestic it felt dining as we slipped along the calm waters…We saw kids trekking to school, naked men lathering up outside the lake abutting their houses, women pounding laundry on rocks, and a man washing his cow. We were the envy of others, who could arrange only a day trip on the lake. Thanks for all.”

“Mike and Natasha did a fantastic job in planning our honeymoon to the Greek Islands. They were extremely consultative during the booking process and really took our interests into account when recommending island and hotel choices. The trip was unforgettable and completely stress-free thanks to UprouteMe. Can’t wait to book another adventure with them! ”

“The trip was incredible and most certainly exceeded my expectations. I was dubious about the value of using a travel professional, since I have never traveled this way. But the ease of going from place to place without effort, and the pacing of visiting the points of interest couldn’t have been better. Thanks for making this a vacation of a lifetime.”

“We had an absolute blast...the trip was INCREDIBLE and very well planned out. Really appreciate all your hard work!! Thanks so much. ”

“Guess who got upgraded to a private pool room? Wow!!! Need I say more?!? Thanks for setting us up with enough to build a lifetime of memories...We are also LOVING our guide!!! You’ve matched us up well! Yes, you’ve done great!! They have ALL treated us like royalty! Thanks for everything. We are so grateful for all that you did in helping to plan our trip. Thank you so much for working with us diligently to put together the perfect trip. We couldn’t be happier having had your help. Thank you for effort, insight, thoughtfulness, generosity, and care to see us through a fantastic - life - and relationship - altering - honeymoon.”

“We had a grand time both in London and Paris. The trip was fabulous!!! Your attention to all the details ensured all of our needs were met. You are the best. I did pass your name on to two of my friends as they plan future trips…Thanks for planning such a memorable event and we will surely contact you in the future when we travel outside of the US.”

“I’ve been meaning to write since we got back from our trip a couple weeks ago. It was such a blast and your advice and research were so incredibly helpful. Thank you thank you thank you!! Natasha, your recommendation in Umbria was AMAZING. One of our favorite stops on the tour and one I would highly recommend suggesting to future travel clients! Many thanks again to you both. It was so fun connecting with you as we planned the trip and your help was so very much appreciated. ”

“Like most major cities in the world, it is very easy to fall into the tourist traps and experience very little culture. Having UprouteMe lay out the blueprint of our trip optimized the cultural experience.  Mike knew all the best places to stay, tours to take and most important to us…the best restaurants to eat.  In the week we were in Italy, we did not feel like a tourist once in any of our dining experiences.  This was extremely important to us and Mike delivered exactly what we asked for. The wealth of knowledge Mike and his team at UprouteMe has is extremely impressive.  There was no detail too small to be left uncovered.  One of our wish list items was to have minimal thinking to do while traveling and our trip achieved just that. ”

“Overall our trip to Australia was a trip of a lifetime... We had an incredible time and were amazed by all Australia had to offer...Regarding working with UprouteMe, we found that you guys added a lot of value in terms of logistics and laying out the trip and figuring out where to visit within Australia. Everything went completely seamlessly and there weren’t any logistical hiccups at all – which is pretty impressive for a big trip like the one we took...We found you to be extremely helpful in figuring out which cities to visit, and might not have made it to Qualia, our favorite place we have ever visited, without your help. Overall, the vendors/companies you utilized in Australia were top notch. The service was excellent, and like I said above, there weren’t any hiccups at all.”

“It was recommended that I talk to Mike at UprouteMe for suggestions and help organizing a trip. I was a little skeptical since I like booking trips myself, but boy was I glad I used his services. He went above and beyond what I expect to make my trip as enjoyable as possible...and everything went as smooth as can be...Mike recommended sailing the Sydney Harbor on a small vessel with a local named Colin, which wound up being one of the highlights of my trip, and something I never would have even thought to do. There was one minor hitch, the usual driver was sick and replaced by an alternate, that didn’t know exactly where to drop me off to meet Colin. I sent Mike an email around noon Sydney time, which was 10pm on a Friday night for Mike, and he got right back to me and cleared up the confusion. All my future trips will be with UprouteMe.”