When I was 19 years old I ventured off on my own for a three and a half month grand tour of Europe, I later realized this was the best learning experience of my life. After years of planning trips for myself and friends I realized I should be in the travel business.
I joined an agency and was trained in house. Now I have Virtuoso status. My preferred is to plan itineraries and lead small group tours to interesting and off-beat locales.