Favorite quote
Lets open a door to the world and roam together!
About
I have always enjoyed being the tour planner/guide when I travel. Since high school I was planning trips for my friends and I. A map and a full tank of gas could take me on an adventure! Experiencing the places history happened and exploring landscapes beyond my Wisconsin home has always been my motivation. I started giving tours around my hometown, Janesville, Wisconsin about 15 years ago. We have a great collection of Victorian homes and 14 historic districts that were not being supported or explored. My interest in exploring the world was heavily influenced by watching the Olympics as a child and seeing the athletes compete in exotic (to me) locations made me want to see those cities and landmarks myself. I have since attended five Olympics and there is nothing like being there in person. I was an official volunteer at the Rio Games in 2016 and having the opportunity to work with athletes was a dream and an experience that I will always cherish. Being a guide and teacher, has become my vocation and I love those "aha" moments that show me that people are making the connection between past and present and why a certain place matters. When I lead a tour, I am "Roaming Rich" and I encourage you to "Roam Around with Me".
Hobbies & Interests
Collecting Olympic memorabilia and pin trading at the games. I am an anglophile and love the history, architecture and the royal family of the United Kingdom. I also garden and cross stitch
Fun Fact
I have attended five Olympics , two Royal Weddings, and a Coronation!