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TRΛVELBOECKER ΛDVENTURES
Curating Sustainable Wilderness Safaris for 25+ Years
Christine Boecker - Nature Lover & Explorer
My deep appreciation for nature and all things wild is what inspires me to design one-of-a-kind, conservation focused journeys to Africa, South America and the Galápagos Islands, and to hidden ports around the world.
Growing up in suburban South Africa, one of my earliest memories is of my parents loading us into the old station-wagon, along with a great clatter of pots and pans and a heavy old canvas tent and heading to the Kruger Park, where we spent many school holidays in ‘the bush’.
My parents shared a deep respect for nature, and I soon followed in their footsteps.
My travel career began as an apprentice in my uncle's travel agency. Since then I have carried on the family business, first in Germany, then in South Africa and since 1994 in Canada. My passion for travel and exploring have been my constant and lifelong companions. Today my tourism career spans five continents and more than four decades. Credentials >>
In 1996 I founded TRΛVELBOECKER ΛDVENTURES here in Vancouver Canada, specializing in wildlife safaris to remote and wonderous places in Africa, the Galápagos Islands, Amazon, Patagonia, Canada and on small ship cruises to hidden ports around the globe - always with a strong emphasis on sustainable travel and responsible tourism.
When I'm not busy inspiring travellers to venture off the beaten track or championing environmentally responsible destinations, I scour the globe, visiting nature reserves and lodges, and meeting with partners in search of captivating and ethical experiences that you can enjoy. Over the years I've visited more than 50 countries around the world and experienced hundreds of safaris.
For me, travel is about sharing incredible memories, like the time an African elephant reached out to sniff me and the day a blue-footed Boobie waddled up to me; what it is like to gaze into the eyes of a mountain gorilla or to sneak up on a polar bear, and live to tell the tale!
As Einstein said: “Look deep into nature, then you will understand everything better.” When you book with TRΛVELBOECKER ΛDVENTURES you will return from your immersive journey with a far greater understanding of the places you have visited.
Why see the world with TRΛVELBOECKER ΛDVENTURES?
Owner operated!
From the moment we first meet online during our exclusive Discovery Call, through the entire trip planning process, until the day you begin your journey and after you have returned home, you will have one and the same travel consultant – me. This hands-on approach allows me to personalize your trip, tailor-making every aspect to your specific wishes.
The result is… well, check out these Testimonials >>
Travel with Confidence!
Rest assured that I will keep you informed of all health and safety requirements, before and during your trip, where you can rely on 24/7 assistance by our local partners. My personal connections and customized approach make your journey safe and seamless, no matter how remote your destination.
Knowledgeable!
I regularly invest in international travel conferences and on-the-spot training to stay well-informed and ensure that I am the very best travel advisor I can be. I also attend travel trade shows online to stay abreast of every-changing developments in the industry. See accreditations >>
Been there, done that – and loved it!
Over the years I’ve had the privilege of visiting many fascinating countries myself, from the hot and dry Namib Desert in a safari vehicle, to the cold and windy Arctic on a Russian Icebreaker and many memorable places in between. By sharing my first-hand travel experience and in-depth knowledge, you too can explore the world way beyond the beaten track.
Un-googlable!
I will help you cut through the immense amount of information on the internet, saving you both time and money. No matter how much you search, there are some experiences you simply cannot find online, such as the Women's Craft Market in Victoria Falls, a Jazz brunch in Cape Town or a private birding guide just for you!
Designing unique journeys!
...for discerning travellers is my forté. No challenge is too large, whether your interest lies in wildlife, birding, photography, art, history. I have even secured Wimbledon Tennis Finals tickets just a few rows behind the Royal Box!
Responsible!
Responsible and sustainable ecological tourism is a major pillar of our philosophy. It is truly our mission to support the preservation of the environment and its inhabitants for generations to come. Learn more >>
Giving back!
I am very proud of SPREAD THE SMILE, our soccer ball donation project, putting smiles on the faces of underprivileged children in Africa.
By donating a soccer ball you are supporting an African social enterprise that creates jobs for disabled adults who manufacture leather balls and promote health education through sport.
TRΛVELBOECKER ΛDVENTURES
will match your donation. Our goal is to give every child in Africa a ball to play with, and to Spread the Smile :)
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Licensed & Insured!
TRΛVELBOECKER ΛDVENTURES is a professional travel consultancy operating as a division of Personal Travel Management Ltd (PTM), a British Columbia registered, licensed, and bonded travel agency ensuring that your travel dollars are insured and protected. See credentials >>
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TESTIMONIALS
Christine Boecker enjoys getting involved in the community and sponsors the Make-a-Wish Foundation, Richmond Ringette, COPS for Cancer, SOS Children’s Village, Hoops for Hope and the Canadian Network for International Surgery, as well as community events such as the annual Steveston Salmon Festival.
She volunteered on the organizing committee of the Steveston Farmers & Artisan Market, chaired the South African Business Network Group, was membership director for the German Canadian Business Association and member of the Vancouver Board of Trade.
Christine was a founding member and director of marketing for German Kids Richmond, a language school dedicated to keeping the German language and culture alive in our children. Feeding her passion for children, Christine is a qualified Parent Advisor, offering parents an intuitive way to make sense of their children.
THE TREE
Let us pause for the taking of inventory,
To measure the debt we owe the tree.
For the searching root that knits the soil,
The cooling shade for those who toil,
The air we breathe, nature’s greatest gift,
And the leaf that heralds each season’s shift.
Forget not the fruit that feeds man and beast,
The branch that burns to prepare the feast.
That sturdy frame that builds the home,
And the paper on which you read this poem.
The tree gives all and asks no prize,
Even making the axe that ends its life.
Anon
