Sammy Chandhok
Sammy Chandhok
Bucket List and Adventure Travel Specialist
Mountains above the clouds in Glacier NP
I am excited to plan a tailor-made vacation or find a tour or cruise that fits your vacation wants! I have personal domestic and international experience and training for multiple types of travel including but not limited to adventure, small group, and all-inclusive.
I have been fortunate to have been able to travel since I was a baby. I got bit by the travel bug early in life and have been hooked ever since! There are endless beautiful places to see within the United States and territories - so if you don't have a passport, don't worry, I can still plan an amazing vacation for you! Internationally, I have been to 4 of the 7 continents (see my additional bios for more information).
I love to travel because the world is full of beautiful landscapes, interesting nature and wildlife, different ways of life and cultures, exciting adventures, and more! I love to learn about the environment and natural history of the areas I visit as I studied wildlife biology and natural resources in college. Cultural immersion through experiences, food, and talking with locals makes travel even more special and interesting.
While at other jobs, before working here, I often found myself in the planning and organizing position for travel. For example, I took on the organization of travel for my ultimate Frisbee club team since I joined the team. I also have been the planner for all of the adventurous trips me and a group of friends take almost every year (from white-water rafting trips to backpacking/hiking trips). After the last un-fulfilling job, I finally decided to do something I enjoyed and become a travel agent. Now, I am trained and have resources to stay up-to-date with information and provide the best service for my clients.
My Wanderlust Experiences
- I have lived and traveled all over the United States – it is a dream of mine to visit all 50. My current count is 45 states!
- I love going to National Parks and experiencing our natural world.
- India has a special place in my heart, as I have family in southern India that I try to visit every few years.
- I studied abroad in New Zealand during college and fell in love with the country and Maori culture. I lived there for about 9 months on South Island.
- On a group tour in northern Thailand, I learned about the culture through immersive activities and explored a historical park and some nature parks.
- I have also traveled to Andros (in the Bahamas), Costa Rica, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Paris, France.
My Areas of Expertise
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National Parks Explorer
Do you know how satisfying it is to get a stamp in your National Parks Passport? I sure do! I love visiting different national park lands, learning about our nation's history and how the natural geology was formed. I can help with destination knowledge, important information for traveling in national parks, ... Read more from my National Parks Explorer story.