After retiring from Federal Service in 2024 following a career built on analysis, precision, and trust, I spent much of 2025 doing what I had long planned: traveling—both to familiar destinations and entirely new places. This period became more than a sabbatical; it was a working laboratory for designing travel done right.
I planned and executed custom itineraries centered on cultural immersion, historical context, sports fandom experiences, and meaningful relaxation—balancing detail with flexibility and insight with enjoyment. Drawing on decades of professional experience in planning, risk assessment, and tailored support, I realized the same tradecraft that guided my career could elevate how people experience travel.
That realization led to the creation of Tradecraft Travel: a travel advisory built on trust, insight, and personalization—where every journey is thoughtfully designed, carefully executed, and tailored to the traveler, not the template.