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Solvorn harbor, Norway.

"…see everything, enjoy everything, learn everything, and write me an excellent letter brimming over with your impressions."

--HENRY JAMES, Madame de Mauve


We loved our trip! Our deepest appreciation to you for providing the opportunities to enjoy breathtaking sights, scrumptious food and libations topped with lots of laughter that enabled us to have that "unique" Paris experience we were searching for.
--BARBARA ALSOP

It is nice to be on a tour where the leaders are as excited about seeing the sites as the participants are. It was like a trip with a group of close friends.
--CINDI STILES

The service and assistance provided by Walking Softly was nothing short of magical. It enabled us to relax and enjoy every aspect of our trip knowing that all the worrying had been done in advance. It was Swiss-watch-precision all the way, without any herding, harassing, or hurrying. We were in good hands at every step. We realize that, had we been left to attempt this trip on our own, we might have been able to do 10% of what we accomplished with relaxing ease while in the care of Walking Softly.
--PEGGY AND JIM HILTON

Traveling with you has decisive advantages. I enjoy the company and friendship of...your leaders/guides. Everywhere I’ve gone with you, it’s obvious that you’ve "been there." You connect us with places...way above the ordinary, and sometimes set the stage for meetings with individuals...we wouldn’t encounter in ordinary travel contexts.
--PALMER OSBORN

My trip to Europe was such a wonderful and great experience. I owe it all to the wonderful hotels, food, tours, people, etc. that you arranged. It was superb!
--DIANNE SHERMAN

We find it very easy to tell everyone that despite our many wonderful trips with [other tour companies], we recommend they check out Walking Softly first!
--FRED BIRD AND NANCY ASHLEY

Whenever I take off for a trip of any kind, I wonder how I’ll feel on the return trip. Coming back, I kept telling Ted what a great time I had, how it was better than I expected. You did a great job!
--ROXANNE AND TED NELSON

We have never experienced travel with leaders who attended to every detail with such dedication. Walking Softly Adventures attracts delightful people for a thoroughly enjoyable adventure.
--SHIRLEY & DEAN SCHAMP

John and Amy have to be the ultimate! One or both were always a step ahead, planning the next event. And everyone received consideration. The trip exceeded our expectations.
--RUSS & ROSALIE WEBER

All the leaders were superior. Everyone made us all feel well cared for and taken where we wanted to go—at our own speed.
--SKIP FARRIS

I felt very catered to...we were able to do so much more because you had done all the homework.
--NANCY CHAPMAN

I just wanted to say thank you for everything you did to make this trip one of the most enriching experiences of my life...I will always have a treasure box of these memories. Thank you for helping me to fill it.
--JILL BOGLE

We’d like to thank you again for the wonderful trip you put together for us. The locations, accommodations, meals, variety and schedule made our week as enjoyable as it could possibly be! You are elite professionals; that combined with your individual skills and charm…make "Walking Softly" a wonderful success!
--SUSAN LAWRENCE AND LEE JALOVEC

Traveling with Walking Softly Adventures didn't seem like a tour. It seemed like we were being taken around by friends who lived nearby.
--JAN NARAGON

We can't say that "it was the trip of a lifetime," because that would mean we never plan to do it again. We do plan on repeat performances… It truly was a marvelous trip. Walking Softly Adventures was perfection in our opinion.
--ALICE AND RON WINKLER

Those caves are incredible...but your careful attention to individual needs, desires (and peculiarities) made the trip superlative. I speak from experience since I went on an earlier tour [with a different company]. I had a great time then but I had a 10 times better time with Walking Softly.
--JEAN ALLAN

Amy and John do their homework extremely well and enhanced our Norwegian visit tremendously with their knowledge of local information and historical fact. Ross Hamilton graciously imparted knowledge of lighting and composition with a bit of light-hearted banter—an extra bonus for us "would be" photographers.
--PAT DYKE

It was so wonderful to be able to discover and learn about art immersed in the country of origin with such a knowledgeable pair of instructors.
--JOYCE ILIFF

Thanks for helping me make my dreams come true.
--JUDY CHILCUTT

Many, many thanks for a most enjoyable "art feast"…I really appreciated how you made the artists come alive in your presentations. It was an experience I’ll never forget.
--ELAINE HARPER

You do a wonderful job of caring for your travelers, and we recommend Walking Softly to others.
--BERNICE STEARNS AND MEL TAYLOR

We give an enthusiastic endorsement to Walking Softly Adventures. Their attention to detail and sincere commitment to their client’s total enjoyment makes us ready to try another of their destinations soon!
--SHARON WILSON

It’s hard to put in words the feelings I have about this trip! It’s been spectacular…the sights, the people, the food, and all the wonderful friends I’ve made!
--JOE ANN RIEDESEL

I was impressed with the leaders’ knowledge of local history and customs, which helped transform a wonderful nature walk into an unforgettable journey through land and time.
--KEVIN SAUSEDO

Thank you again for an unforgettable trip!
--PRISCILLA PRYOR

I had not anticipated the degree to which you had prepared every detail to facilitate everything and make Walking Softly an unforgettable experience.
--RICHARD HERMANN

 can’t say enough about our hosts and their flawless arrangements, good humor, and concern for everyone’s comfort.
--ROSALIE GITTINGS

Everything was wonderful—the accommodations, food, and especially the company… By far one of the nicest times I have ever spent on vacation.
--KAREN WADE

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