I signed up for the Guatemala trip as a fun and convenient way to check off my number one travel bucket list item (hiking Volcan de Fuego). Due to his vast experience traveling the globe, I was confident in Eli’s ability to create an enjoyable and safe itinerary that would allow ample time to experience the history, culture, and natural beauty of Guatemala. I felt as though he did a great job in this regard. The perfect mix between adventure and relaxation. However, as cliche as it may sound, I believe that the one thing more important than the destination is the people you get to experience it with. In this regard, Eli did an incredible job of selecting a group of like-minded and enthusiastic young people with an unmatched passion for travel. As awkward as interacting with complete strangers might be at first, it seemed as though everyone hit it off from the get-go. I flew to Guatemala solo, but left with ten lifelong friends.