I just returned from Northern Spain and at each stop, Ralph had guides with extensive knowledge of their area. The food was fantastic and fresh, we never had a bad meal. The hotels were beautiful. I would recommend Ralph and Continental Drifter to anyone looking for an amazing travel experience!

Traveling with Ralph is a pleasure. He takes away so much stress of making connections from place to place, and where to eat , and how to fit in sightseeing the big stuff and not missing the more personal interactions. Ralph adds so much by having day tours lined up with quality local hosts to guide us, beautiful and safe hotels, and amazing eating experiences.

Continental DRIFTER’s Northern Spain trip was the trip of a lifetime, but I will definitely travel with Ralph again, so there’s going to be competition for that “trip of a lifetime” title! With a small group of delightful companions, we saw spectacular views and architecture, ate amazing local food, drank delicious local wine, visited interesting locations with fun and knowledgeable local guides, and had so many laughs. Highlights included the sheer cliff faces overlooking Zumaia Beach, the lush terraced vineyards over the impossibly blue Bay of Biscay, the charming beachfront of San Sebastian, the ridiculously delicious tapas crawl on Calle Laurel in Logroño, and spending part of the trip in a little 13th century walled town in Rioja. Ralph takes care of every detail, so all that’s left to do is to marvel, learn, and enjoy. And eat. And eat. I loved spending enough time in each location to really get a feel for it instead of rushing from place to place checking items off a list, and Ralph curates the coolest experiences, like olive oil farm tours and cooking classes. 47 thumbs up from me!

I was on last year’s trip to a castle in Dordogne France and this year’s trip to Puglia Italy. Both, were trips of a lifetime, mostly due to the fact that Ralph’s trips are so unique! When you go on one of Ralph’s trips, you are guaranteed experiences that only someone with his expertise and attention to detail can offer. Both of his trips were so well organized and allowed us to take advantage of the travel tips he has gathered along the way and the relationships he has developed with various locals in each area. Ralph’s passion for a regions culture, including relationships with expert artisans, hands-on opportunities to enjoy fabulous cuisine and to completely immerse yourself in the unique ambiance of your surroundings, was more than we even imagined! And Ralph takes care of EVERY detail of the trip, ensuring that participants are prepared to have a wonderful experience! I would highly recommend any of Ralph’s trips and i look forward to traveling with Ralph on other of his unique trips! Thanks Ralph!

I’ve traveled a lot on my own, and put together what I thought was enough time to see the high points. The trip with Alla Campagna Experiences proved the value of Ralph’s familiarity with local restaurants and guides. I might have stumbled upon a few things in Porto, but I’m sure I would have missed too many of the details that made this trip special. The Douro Valley tour from Alla Campagna should be on everyone’s bucket list.

Simply the best small group tours you can go on. Excellent mix of activities and free time while learning about the people and culture of the place you are visiting. You never go hungry on one of these tours and always stay in great locations at top notch hotels. Do not miss out on these experiences.

Our group of four spent two weeks in June in northern Spain on a tour put together especially for us by Ralph Velasco. The hotels, their service, and the food were wonderful. I especially want to commend the guides who proudly showed us their particular locale each day. They were congenial, patient, and readily engaged the two teenaged boys we had with us. We still had some free time to explore and to eat some meals on our own without having to spend large blocks of time at each meal. If you’re thinking about having Ralph put together a trip just for you, I’d tell you to “Just Do It.”

Costa Rica Trip was great! You are surrounded by wildlife from the moment you walk out your hotel room and throughout the many excursions. Come with a keen eye as the animals are everywhere! Ralph runs a first class trip.

The PEA trips are the best. First rate accommodations, informative tour guides, and Ralph puts you in the best position to capture great images. PEA trips are not on-the-bus, off-the-bus trips. They truly are photo enrichment adventures. You get a chance to immerse yourself in the culture your visiting, interact with the people, take fantastic photos, and have a great time with other people on the trip. PEA travel programs are worth every penny and not to be missed.

Cuba was my second trip with Ralph and PhotoEnrichment. He provides an excellent photo and cultural adventure. Everything is taken care of – there is no stone unturned. I learn so much each time I travel and I am so glad I had this opportunity to expand my horizons. Great Job, Ralph !!