CURIOUS NOMAD TRAVEL
Curated journeys for the curious traveler.
CURIOUS NOMAD TRAVEL
Curated journeys for the curious traveler.
Curated journeys for the curious traveler.
Curated journeys for the curious traveler.
Γεια σας! Hello! I'm Ashley Guyton, Founder and Operator of Curious Nomad Travel. Curious Nomad Travel is rooted in my lifelong belief that travel is the best form of education. Whether you travel to a place near or far, a curious mind and open heart can be greatly enriched by the unfamiliar...whether it be the setting, the people, the history, or all the above. Travel makes you realize that no matter how much you think you know, there’s always more to learn!
My family will tell you that I was born with an intense curiosity, love of learning, aptitude for organization and planning, and passion for exploration near and far. I founded Curious Nomad Travel in late 2018 to marry my skills and passions with purpose: to thoughtfully curate, culturally immersive, travel experiences that are informative, rejuvenating, and have the potential to open a traveler’s heart and mind to fresh perspectives on how you view the world and interact with others.
While our travel planning service often extends to the popular Cycladic Islands and cosmopolitan cities of Athens and Thessaloniki, our primary focus is curated travel to Crete. Crete offers a magical energy and rich diversity like no other place I have traveled in the world!
We skillfully plan and execute curated culturally immersive trips to Crete for individuals and small groups. We are often asked “Why Crete?” Crete is unique as a Greek island in almost every aspect. As the largest Greek island, you need never board a ferry or plane to experience the diverse beauty, history, and culture of Greece…Crete offers layer upon rich layer!
Crete is at the same time both Greek and uniquely Cretan. Rugged and wild while equally elegant and peaceful. Rich with history, mythology, and cultural tradition, while heralded for achievements and pursuits in the modern world. Even the topography and climate express the contrasts that define Crete: the east is arid, the west more humid and verdant, the south sparsely populated, and the north denser with humans and development. Imposing snow covered, jagged mountain tops loom high above placid beaches and the welcoming warm, clear blue sea. Despite its physical size and vast contrasts, one thing remains constant. The people of Crete are proud, loving, and hospitable beyond measure!
With few exceptions, every single person I know that has traveled to Crete describes the island as magical. We spend several weeks each year in Crete, exploring her nooks and crannies, soaking up her extraordinary energy, cultivating treasured relationships with native Cretans, and always returning home with a deeper love for this enchanting place and her people. This passion for and intimate knowledge of Crete is infused in each of the special travel experiences we create.
۞ We love Crete for her uniqueness…her vast history, exotic beauty, rich culture, and generous and hospitable people.
۞ We believe in our talented and committed partners and the skillfully designed travel experiences we consistently deliver.
۞ We believe that travel has the potential to broaden perspectives and even change lives.
“All my life one of my greatest desires has been to travel - to see and touch unknown countries, to swim in unknown seas, to circle the globe, observing new lands, seas, people, and ideas with insatiable appetite…” - Nikos Kazantzakis
Sean and JayZ D.
[With] a group trip, you end up putting a lot of trust in the organizer’s selections and recommendations. Knowing Ashley’s attention to detail, we decided not to research it and go in with “fresh eyes.” All I can say is WOW! We were not disappointed.
We had opportunities to get to know locals and experience the authenticity of Greece. But most importantly the itinerary was designed to help us slow down, appreciate our surroundings, and reconnect with that sense of adventure and curiosity that can often get lost in the chaos of modern life.
Ashley is thoughtful and passionate about what she does and it comes through in every aspect of her planning. Our Greece trip is THE BEST international trip we have taken to date and I know that is in large part to the experiences curated by Ashley and beautifully delivered by her Greek partners. Thanks Ashley!
- Sean and JayZ D.
(Greek Wellness Journey, October 2023)
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