✨ The Anti‑Agent Manifesto
A Transparent, No‑Pressure Approach to Travel Planning
So, why even bother booking with me?
I’m not a professional speaker. I don’t want to be a YouTube star. And honestly? This isn’t my “bread and butter.” I don’t need your booking to pay my mortgage.
I’m doing this because I’m tired of the “Sleazy Agent” stereotype.
I’ve been on both sides. I’ve booked my own trips for years. I’ve had travel agents who made me feel unappreciated and misled. But I also found one—just one—who was so genuine and provided such critical, selfless value that I told all my friends, “You have to call this guy.”
It made me wonder: Why are the good ones so hard to find?
The “Net Zero” Experiment
I’ll admit, I tried the “traditional” route before. I joined a high-pressure travel group, but my heart wasn’t in it. I saw the markups. I saw the “rip-off” brands. I valued my clients so much that I actually ended up returning portions of my own commission because my conscience wouldn’t let me “steal” from people for a trip that wasn’t worth the price.
I realized then: I’d rather net zero than lose my integrity.
The Hunt for the “Diamond in the Rough”
I told my wife I was starting this as a “social experiment.” I wanted to find a partner that didn’t just scream for attention.
While my Facebook feed is currently drowning in ads from flashy travel agencies promising the world, do you know who I haven’t seen a single annoying ad for? OutsideAgents. To me, that was the signal. They aren’t spending millions on “hustle” ads because their reputation among actual advisors speaks for itself. They allow me to be a “Travel Designer” instead of a “Travel Salesman.”
The Bottom Line
I’m new to this specific partnership, but I’m not new to the world. If you don’t like my prices or my style, I will never push you. I’ll even point you toward someone else if they’re a better fit.
I’m building TravelxDesign to be the agency I wish I had found years ago:
• No gatekeeping.
• No upselling.
• Just passion for the design of a perfect journey.
I’m still doing the research, still comparing the data, and still perfecting the brand. I’m in this for the long haul—and I’m in it with you.
Let’s design something worth taking.
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