Let's Escape

Two guys who left the 9-to-5. Built lives in Southeast Asia. Now they help you travel it right.

Insider Knowledge
Not Googled. Actually lived there.
Trip Planning
We design your itinerary, you enjoy the trip.
Zero Hidden Agendas
No paid placements. No sponsored content.

Where We've Been

Australia
Australia Fiji
Fiji Hawaii
Hawaii Indonesia
Indonesia Japan
Japan New Zealand
New Zealand Singapore
Singapore Thailand
Thailand

The People Behind the Recommendations

Brandon and Nick didn't visit Southeast Asia. They built their lives there.

Brandon Willoughby

Brandon Willoughby

A left-brain nerd who left behind a career in Finance to build a language school in Thailand. Now a full-time traveller, filmmaker, and storyteller chasing the next great escape.

Brandon opened a language school in Chiang Mai. He didn't just visit. He built something there.

Nick Tisinger

Nick Tisinger

An adventure photographer and cinematographer who traded the corporate world for a backpack and a camera. He captures the raw beauty of places most people never see.

Nick has spent more time in Vietnam than most tour operators who sell it.

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What Happens When You Stop Googling and Let Someone Who Knows Plan Your Trip

"I'd spent weeks researching Thailand on my own and felt more confused than when I started. Brandon put together an itinerary in 48 hours that covered everything I cared about and nothing I didn't."

📍 Result: 2 weeks in Thailand, zero wasted days, one upgrade they didn't expect
Sarah, London - first solo trip to Southeast Asia

"These guys actually know the places they recommend. Not 'I read a blog about this' - they've been there, they have contacts there, and the difference shows in the recommendations."

📍 Result: Off-the-beaten-path Chiang Mai experience, no tourist traps
James & Priya, Toronto - couple's trip to Northern Thailand

"I was skeptical about paying for trip planning when you can find everything online. But the difference between what I would have booked and what they planned for me was enormous."

📍 Result: 3-island Krabi route, local longtail boat contact, saved ≈ $400
Marcus, Sydney - returning traveller wanting to go deeper

Trip Planning Service

Tell us where you want to go. We'll build the trip.

You get a custom itinerary designed around your interests, budget, and timeline - from someone who's actually been there. Not a template. Not an algorithm.

  • Custom day-by-day itinerary
  • Specific hotel + tour recommendations
  • Personal support until you leave

Ready to plan your trip?

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No commitment. Just a conversation.