TLDR: Cory is a master class in crafting an amazing experience in Japan
Japan | Dec 5 - Dec 15, 2025

Suzanne
Suzanne P.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

I am a planner at my core and it was a huge leap of faith to trust someone else to plan the details of my solo trip. Cory exceeded my expectations and delivered an amazing experience in Japan. Cory optimized my long wish list of to dos with enough structure and flexibility to accommodate the unexpected. It was in that flexibility that provide me the opportunity to linger in a bookstore just a little bit longer, or pop into a small local coffee roaster and chat with the owner and learn about the beans he roasted on site and even met his mother who popped in - magic truly occurs in the moments between breaths. And the guides Cory partners with are such amazing people, each of them made the trip so special.

Cory’s in country support continued to provide the level of attention and care that she is known for. No trip or event is flawless but knowing that Cory was there to help solve for those unplanned situations made the trip so much better. I ended up having a few questions and a late train change request that Cory quickly responded to and managed for me - allowing for a seamless experience.

I absolutely cannot wait to go back with my family and work with Cory again. I recommend Cory, with absolute confidence, to partner with you on your trip to Japan.

Local specialist: Cory Varga
Cory
Cory Varga
Local specialist in Tokyo | Replied on Jan 05, 2026
Dear Suzanne,
Thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful note. Reading it genuinely stopped me in my tracks.
As a planner yourself, trusting someone else with something as personal as a solo trip is no small leap, and I don’t take that lightly. It means a great deal to hear that the structure we built together created space for those quiet, unscripted moments that end up defining a journey. Those are exactly the kinds of experiences I hope people carry home with them. That’s where...
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Dear Suzanne,
Thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful note. Reading it genuinely stopped me in my tracks.
As a planner yourself, trusting someone else with something as personal as a solo trip is no small leap, and I don’t take that lightly. It means a great deal to hear that the structure we built together created space for those quiet, unscripted moments that end up defining a journey. Those are exactly the kinds of experiences I hope people carry home with them. That’s where travel becomes something deeper than an itinerary.

I’m also really glad the in-country support gave you peace of mind. You’re right—no trip is ever flawless—but knowing someone has your back when plans shift makes all the difference. I was happy to help with the last-minute questions and train change so you could stay present and enjoy the experience fully.

Thank you again for your trust, your kind words, and your confidence. It was truly a pleasure planning this journey with you, and I cannot wait to welcome you back to Japan—next time with your family.

With gratitude,
Cory