“Working with YTT was almost too easy. You know how planning a vacation takes over your whole life and might even prevent you from taking a vacation… With Liz’s services, I just had a phone conversation with her telling her what I was looking for and within a couple of days I had 3 itineraries to look at! I was able to take bits and pieces of every itinerary to create the best vacation for me.

YTT’s services were very personal. I really felt like all my concerns were addressed. When I have used other travel planning services, once they had my money I never heard from them again but that was far from the case with Your Time Travels. I got almost weekly calls and emails about my trip up to one day before leaving. It really enhanced my excitement having someone who was almost as ecstatic as I was about the trip.

I was pleasantly surprised by YTT’s personal touches. For example receiving a care package before I left for my trip as well as additional surprises once I was there.  I was also sent a very comprehensive list of everything I needed and everything I should expect so I felt very prepared for the trip and that is always a very good feeling when traveling to a new place.

YTT did a great job of making sure our vegan food restrictions were accommodated on our safari. At every stop we made the hotel/lodge/tent camp had food prepared for us. We ate such great meals, I am pretty sure other travelers were jealous of the food we were eating. Even our guide was prepared with tons of fresh fruit and veggies for us every day!

Of course I would recommend YTT’s services, our safari was amazing! I think it is important to realize that Your Time Travels cares about your trip almost as much as you do.”

~ Erica Kubersky, owner of MooShoes

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“Our safari was amazing! Everyone keeps asking what was the best part and it is really hard to say since everything was great. However, if pushed I would have to say just the incredible diversity of the wild life we saw and the drastically different natures of each of the parks. Everything far surpassed my expectations! Africa is beyond beautiful and the amount of animal life you see while on safari is mind blowing. Also, the food was fantastic!

I really don’t know how it would have been possible to plan this trip without Liz. She found an amazing local tour service with a guide who went far beyond what most of the other guides were doing. She handled all the booking details, found amazing hotels/lodges/tented camps, organized the flights and travel insurance, and walked us through all the additional things we would have to do for the trip. And everything was fully customizable and luxurious. To achieve the same results I would have had to have done months of research and still wouldn’t have felt as comfortable and secure. Everything was well thought out and organized. And the travel book Liz prepared had everything we needed for the trip in it and more!

As a lawyer it is really hard for me to let go of micro-managing all the details of my trips. Liz totally understood that and was able to answer all my questions and work with me on planning the absolutely perfect 30th Birthday Surprise Safari.

The most important thing people should know is that Liz can really customize your trip and is willing to work with you to make it perfect. And thank God for the antibacterial lotion and the ph balancing gum she sent us!

I have already recommended Liz’s services to my friends, family and co-workers! What could be better than a customizable, luxurious, animal friendly trip planned with care, great knowledge, and attention to detail? Liz planned the perfect trip for us. Everything far surpassed our expectations and the result was an incredible adventure that we will always remember!”

~ Alyson Decker, Esq. (photo courtesy of William Ryal Gynan)

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“I contacted Your Time Travels because I thought it would be nice to work with a woman who understood my priorities and my point of view, and I wanted to support a business that supports efforts to make our world a better place. What I found at Your Time Travels was a thoroughly dedicated professional who was always helpful (not to mention cheerful!) as I worked through the many questions and changes involved in planning my trip. Liz plunged in and followed through with everything. Her care and her attention to detail allowed me to relax and make the most of my travels.

With Your Time Travels, you will receive gracious, personalized travel assistance from the time you make your first inquiry all the way through to your safe return. And you are likely to have the travel experience of a lifetime!

My week as a volunteer at the elephant sanctuary was one of the best and most rewarding – and one of the coolest! – experiences of my life. I enjoyed the beautiful setting, the camaraderie with fantastic volunteers from around the world, and the chance to learn so many things, but mostly I enjoyed the opportunity to support the elephants and to share my life with them, even if just for a little while.

I’ve long been an animal advocate but my experiences on this trip have inspired me to take my commitment even further. I cried when I had to leave and I definitely plan to return.

My advice to anyone who may be considering this trip (or a similar ‘voluntourism’ trip): DO IT!!!! The only thing you’ll regret is that you didn’t do it sooner.

I would absolutely recommend Your Time Travels to my friends, families and co-workers. Thank you for everything you do, Liz.”

~ Deborah C.Z. Hirsch

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“Working at the elephant sanctuary was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had traveling abroad. The experience was inspiring and educational, allowing us to get to know each elephant and their incredible stories of survival. We trekked to elephant haven, a remote area in the mountains where the elephants can forage in the wilderness in their natural habitat. The mahouts cooked an amazing meal and sang for us around the campfire as the elephants grazed. Getting to know other like-minded volunteers from all over the world, while also being immersed in the Thai culture and history was truly a unforgettable experience. We would go back in a heartbeat!”

~ Denise Powell

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“When I decided that I wanted my trip to be meaningful, I didn’t know where to start. Liz took the time to learn about my interests and came back to me with an itinerary that encompassed everything we discussed and so much more. Her recommendations were incredibly thoughtful, meticulously detailed, and most importantly — animal inspired. Along with each specific suggestion for a volunteer opportunity or sightseeing excursion she provided a clear justification for how each potential activity was vetted. She put together an incredible combination of exploration, education, and relaxation, never losing sight of the fact that this was still ultimately my vacation. I am so grateful for her guidance!” 

~ Tessa Young

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“Our safari was amazing, we enjoyed seeing all of the animals! Our safari guide was very knowledgeable, he knew the names of all of the animals, he was friendly and he taught us some swahili. With Liz’s services we didn’t have to do any of the planning, so I guess it can’t get much easier than that! She also sent helpful emails before our trip and a binder about what to expect, how to tip, etc. Liz’s services made the trip easier, she was really invested in making sure we had a good time!” 

~ Ben & Gina