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 Travel like a European!

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I provide exciting, enjoyable and comfortable travel for women who want to see the world from the perspective of local living in Europe.  I am Leslie Ender. Travel is a part of life and culture in Europe. That is one reason why Europe has many cities, villages, towns, small hotels and family run restaurants that are beautiful and exceptional for all walks of life. I have found myself in some of these amazing locations where I was the only native English speaker. These undiscovered gems just slightly off the beaten path were quite literally hidden in plain sight! I focus my tours in specific regions of Austria, Italy and Germany. Even in the large cities of e.g.  Vienna, Rome, Florence, Venice, Berlin and Munich, that so many travelers want to experience, there are hidden treasures. While exploring the popular tourist destinations, my travelers also enjoy the hidden treasures that are just around the corner

Why small group travel works

Europe train small group travel The choice of travel in Europe for North Americans is often between independent travel or group travel.  Independent travel requires researching and booking all travel and accommodation arrangements, finding your way around, dealing with language issues and generally venturing into the unknown. For many people, this is an exhausting prospect so they opt for the alternative, large group travel. Large group travel requires sticking to a firm schedule, traveling in a large herd and experiencing only places, restaurants and hotels that can accommodate a crowd. Small group travel offers the convenience of having all travel and accommodation arrangements made for you, the intimacy of a personal guide with local established relationships and a tour plan that allows for both group activities and time for personal exploration.

Local knowledge

Tuscany prosciutto shop small group travelSmall group travel removes the stress, time and unknowns of planning a trip to another country. Small group travel offers the convenience of having all travel and accommodation arrangements made for you, the intimacy of a personal guide with local established relationships and a tour plan that allows for both group activities and time for personal exploration. Small group travel enables itineraries which are custom made to the interests and needs of the independent traveler. This gives greater mobility and ease of access to the best experiences a destination has to offer. Traveling in a small group with an experienced travel guide allows you to immerse yourself in the culture, food, accommodations, art, and architecture beyond that which a typical tourist experiences. With a small group, you stay at small family run hotels, you eat at local restaurants with amazing cuisine, you take personalized walking tours with local guides, and have time to explore your own interests with tips from your guide. There is no experience quite like visiting a private vineyard and tasting wines with a small grower in Northern Italy, eating fresh cheese at 500-year-old farm on a mountain in Tyrol, or learning sausage making with a genuine artisan.

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leslie Ender
An American living in Austria for the last seven years. I want to share my insider knowledge so you see Europe as the locals do.

Watch a conversation between Leslie and Robin Myers describing their retreat in Tuscany and their upcoming retreat to Florida in February, 2020.

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Reviews

Trip of a Lifetime!

The Beautiful Austrian Alps Tour – This was a trip of a lifetime! Austria is amazing! Innsbruck and Stubaital Valley were my favorite! I love the small group aspect of the tour. Leslie’s knowledge of each area we visited and the hidden treasures we were able to experience is not something you could experience elsewhere. The hotels we stayed at and restaurants we dined at were amazing, definitely 5 stars! As a tour guide Leslie is very knowledgeable, friendly, personable, relaxed and flexible! I can’t wait to come back!

Torri Browne
Los Angeles

Leslie is an Amazing Travel Guide!

Leslie is an amazing travel guide:) Our trip through Verona, Padova, Mantova, and Venice was like a dream…Leslie knows all the hidden gems so you don’t feel like you are a tourist – you get to see the towns from the perspective of the people who live and work there.

I can’t recommend Street View Adventure Travel enough!

Michelle Matson

Leslie has a Gift!

I could not have picked a better group of people to experience my first trip to Europe with! You all made it so fun and special.

Thanks!  Leslie, you did such a great job pulling all the arrangements together. It’s truly a gift you have!

Terri Rice

A Great Trip

Leslie put together a great trip for 8 of us.  Tours of Verona, Lake Garda, Mantova, Padova, and Venice made a great time.

The restaurants were great, the rooms were quaint, and the guides were friendly and knowledgeable.

I would highly recommend using Leslie to plan your trip.

Don Rice

Flexible, Leisurely, Small Group!

My daughter and I recently returned from a trip to Austria with a lovely group of women, with Leslie in the lead. The itinerary was a great mix of touring, history, hiking and down-time. Plans were made for each day, with room for adjusting to changes in weather and preferences of the group. Leslie’s knowledge of the area and culture greatly added to the experience. She chose cozy accommodations, quaint restaurants that served local dishes, and gave the group time to explore on their own. We definitely experienced the area from the perspective of a “local” as we walked, utilized the buses and trains, and people watched from cafes and coffee shops! The small group allowed us to be more flexible and leisurely with our touring, and avoided the “herding” and rushed pace that can be experienced on a larger tour. I highly recommend allowing Leslie to lead you on your next adventure!

Betsie Zuck

Great Memories!

Leslie is organized, flexible and a joy with her sparkling personality. As a group we defined her as unflappable. When the weather turned bad on one of our hiking days she quickly adjusted plans based on the groups interest and we had a blast traveling the on/off bus to the castle. We got the history and local flavor of the people and culture from Innsbruck through Salzburg. I loved the street view of this beautiful country. Great memories! Thank you!!

Eleanor Stone
Detroit, Michigan

An Authentic Adventure

Leslie is a friend of mine, naturally warm and personable, someone who takes great joy in hospitality and travel with a keen appreciation of the details of aesthetics and ambiance. She has an eye for that little place here or there that allows you a window into the culture. As someone who has many fond memories of traipsing around Innsbruck and surrounding areas with Leslie, I know that a trip left in her hands would be an enjoyable, authentic adventure.

Monica Stump
Monrovia, California

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Petoskey,
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