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Steve Grace

Originally from the U.S., I came to Southeast Asia in 2013 to develop an ecotourism project inside Angkor Archeological Park. When the project ended, I decided to stay. For the past 3 years I've been focused on cycling and adventure travel but my passions include cultural tourism, food... most recently the amazing craft beer movement in the region.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"For the past five years I've been living and working in S.E Asia, spending extensive time throughout the region. This year I've expanded my borders to include India, Sri Lanka and Japan. I'm part of a dynamic team with offices throughout the region. If I don't know the answer to a question in this region I definitely can find someone who does."

How did you get involved in travel?

"My background in travel goes back more than 30 years. While in graduate school I was offered the opportunity to lead tours to Europe for active adults. That experience led to a variety of amazing jobs withing the industry. My love of travel has only intensified over the years."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"My first month on the job as a tour escort I found myself on Pan Am charter to Europe, stranded on the tarmac in Detroit with 150 hot, sweaty and increasingly frustrated guests. A violent thunderstorm closed the airport after we had pushed back from the gate and we sat out away from the terminal for nearly 2 hours before stairs could be brought to let us deplane and get fresh air. Within a few seconds of everyone being off the plane, the skies opened and everyone raced to get under the wings to avoid being soaked. It was quite a scene which we all laughed about when finally back on the plane."

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