Remember When Travel Was Just… Fun?
In a world where travel is often framed as a moral mission or soul-searching odyssey, this post is a reminder of the forgotten joy of adventure. Gregg Bleakney reflects on how the best journeys often begin with nothing more than curiosity, laughter, and a little bit of play.
Soul Before Ego
Supplier Spotlight - We partner with people who just get it. People who believe that luxury isn’t about excess, it’s about emotion and connection. Katja and Jorge, the duo behind Finca San Pedro in Barichara, Colombia, are exactly that. What they’ve built isn’t just a beautiful farm stay. It’s a deeply personal, hands-in-the-dirt, soul-fed experience where no menus are allowed.
Falling Back in Love with Travel at Skift Global Forum
At the Skift Global Forum, where the world’s biggest leaders in travel and AI gathered, Gregg Bleakney distilled the discussions into themes that matter most for our DMC and the travel agencies that work with us. The takeaways show how global industry shifts and AI innovation can drive smarter strategies, stronger partnerships, and more competitive offerings.
Crafting Moments in Lima
Scouting in Lima means meeting suppliers, visiting hotels, and working with our team to ensure every detail of our operations meets the highest standard. Along the way, I discover stories like Jonathan at Bar Inglés that remind me our work is about crafting moments that connect people to place.
#LifeInTheTropics
Finca Gualiva, the unconventional story behind WhereNext Travel’s first owned and operated property.
Maido Named World’s Best Restaurant: Why Peru Is on Every Foodie Traveler’s Radar
Peru’s Maido is now the best restaurant in the world. How a moment at sea between Chef Mitsuharu “Micha” Tsumura and WhereNext Group founder Gregg Bleakney helped inspire our newest chapter, the launch of WhereNext Travel’s DMC office in Peru.
A Scouting Road Trip Through Colombia’s Colonial Heartland in the Silver Fox
The plan: drive 1,500 kilometers from my apartment in Bogotá, through Colombia’s colonial heartland, up and over the Eastern Andes, chasing #FeelSomething experiences for WhereNext Travel guests, then wind back to my agroturismo, Finca Gualiva, to finish the trip.