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Our Story
It all began with a trip to Latin America that was originally intended to last six months. However, it ended up turning into a transformative three-year journey, commencing in Cuba and culminating in Brazil.
Along the way, he cycled through the landscapes of Guatemala and Mexico, explored the mesmerizing reefs along the Caribbean coast, immersed himself in the Kuna Indian community, serenaded monkeys with his music in Nicaragua, lived with a local family in Colombia, embarked on a remarkable boat journey through the Amazon, mastered the art of Brazilian ballroom dances, sold french âCrĂŞpesâ on the bustling streets of Brazil, and ultimately took part in the exhilarating Sao Luis Carnival as a musician in a vibrant Batucada ensemble.
After returning to Europe, Tristan made a self-promise: to work diligently, save money, and eventually return to South America to create his own business.
Since then, he has embarked on a remarkable career as a leisure director in luxury resorts across the globe, spanning over 15 countries including Senegal, Morocco, Cuba, Mauritius, Greece, and more. Driven by an insatiable thirst for new experiences, every six months he eagerly sets off on a fresh adventure in a different country, fearlessly embracing the challenge of starting anew each time.
As a manager of teams, Tristan was responsible for creating original and leading activities for travelers.
These activities ranged from hiking and sports to games, dance classes, juggling, magic shows, and even presenting and participating in shows in front of large audiences.
Although fueled by an intangible passion, Tristan felt confined by what seemed like a gilded prison and found himself continuously drawn to the real world beyond.
After ten years of experiences filled with discoveries, learning, and love, it became impossible for him to return to a normal day job. This realization led him to Santa Marta, Colombia, where an Adventure Travel Agency was in search of a manager.
Through his role, he quickly acquired new skills such as tour creation, travel advisor, serving as a tour guide for adventurous journeys, photography, as well as technical skills including operating system development and web development.
However, the landscape of adventure tourism underwent a transformation during this time. The advent of social media propelled the travel market into an era driven by profit above all else.
As a result, the essence of adventure travel began to shift, with tourism gradually becoming standardized and stereotyped. The once cherished and invaluable moments of discovery and magic started to fade away.
Tristan found himself pondering how he could continue designing unique trips while upholding the pioneering and creative spirit that are essential ingredients for a truly meaningful and distinctive experience.
He recognized the importance of preserving the essence of adventure travel and its ability to create unforgettable journeys unlike any other.
He set out to create something that he couldnât find in the travel market. Remote Expeditions is the end result of his years of experience and extensive travels in search of the worldâs finest adventure experiences.
Our signature trips embody this visionâa collection of unique itineraries meticulously curated from around the globe.
These exclusive journeys occur only a handful of times, offering unparalleled adventures that leave a lasting impact on all those involved.
Remote Expeditions in Numbers
Countries Proposed
8Years of experience
23Tours Guided
+300Repeat Guest
85%Follower on Social Medias
+75.000Hereâs what others have to
say about Remote Expeditions!
Take a look at what our travelers have to say about their experience with Remote Expeditions
A Photographerâs Dream Tour with Tristan
From the very first communication Tristan was responsive and helpful, receptive to tailor making a travel and photographic experience that was exactly what I was looking for. As a passionate photographer himself, I knew I was speaking with a like-minded soul who understands the specific needs and wants of a fellow photographer.
The tour itself was brilliant. As well as being a capable and professional tour organizer, Tristan is great company and an interesting travel companion.
The special relationship he has built up over the years with the Kogui people and local guides enabled a very special opportunity to visit and photograph them, both culturally and photographically interesting, and a rare, much appreciated opportunity.
Combine this with Tristanâs ability to speak several languages fluently including the local one, and youâre onto a winner!
United Kingdom
Fantastic trip off the beaten path
Tristan is a very knowledgeable guide and photographer, and he is also very personable. Traveling with him was a very nice experience and we had lots of laughs too!
The trip was flawlessly organized and Tristan understood our needs very well, tailoring the itinerary to ensure we had the best experience possible. Thanks to him, we discovered Colombia off the beaten path.
Last but not least, I have done a number of photography trips and Tristan is probably the most dedicated teacher I have traveled with. He is really passionate about passing on his knowledge and passion about photography.
I will certainly book another trip with Remote Expeditions in the near future.
Switzerland
Excellent Travel & Photography Guide
Tristan created a wonderful cultural experience for us over a 10 day visit to Cuba.
From a photography perspective, he had researched people and locations to insure the best model, in the most cuban environment in the best light.
Although we were focused on photography, he rounded out the tour with opportunities to experience the history (visit to old sugar plantation), the land (visit to a farm with oxen and a hike to waterfall), and the food (experiencing local food and drink in beautiful settings). I would highly recommend Tristan as a guide. We are already planning our next trip with him.
USA
Unveiling Beauty Through the Lens with Tristan
The Luminous Journeys âVIVA Colombiaâ trip was fantastic for photographic opportunities in a country that is still largely unexplored by travel photographers. Tristan was an enthusiastic leader offering insights into his creative approach to photographing Colombia, including its indigenous peoples. His patient and sensitive approach dealing with locals allowed participants learn and appreciate Colombiaâs many diverse customs. There was a good balance between street & culture photography, nature/tropical birds, and landscapes.
In addition, Tristanâs willingness to help participants with the technical and artistic aspects of photography was greatly appreciated. Plus heâs just great fun! The trip was well organized and the hotels and food were superb. Overall, Viva Colombia! provided diverse photographic opportunities that would have broad appeal to photography enthusiasts looking for untrammeled travel adventure in a fascinating South American country.Highly recommended!
Canada
Authentic and well organized expedition in an indigenous tribe
It was a work trip as I was working on a very specific topic ( panela) and Tristan took care of all the details and was very
understanding.
The whole experience felt very authentic, and overall Tristan is so passionate
about what he does itâs hard not to have a blast during the trip.
USA â France
What a wonderful Trip !
What a wonderful trip. Tristan is such a lovely person and well organised.
We had a wonderful trip around the Sierra Nevada in Colombia, up to Camarones and even Mompox. We visited so many places and met so many great people and communities.
It was FANTASTIC.
I highly recommand Remote Expeditions and Tristan for any trip you intend to plan
Switzerland
At the helm of Remote Expeditions, Tristan adeptly combines exploration, photography, tour designer, web developer, and tour leadership, encapsulating the essence of a versatile travel entrepreneur.
Signature Images
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Core Values
Authenticity
Crafting real, unscripted moments for genuine connection with people and place.
Integrity
Operating with transparency, honesty, and always striving to do the right thing for our travelers and partners.
Responsibility
Traveling thoughtfully, minimizing our impact, supporting local communities, and respecting cultures.
Innovation
Constantly exploring, refining, and using creative solutions (like our app!) to enhance your journey.
Empowerment
Ensuring your travel directly benefits local economies and fosters pride in cultural heritage.
Passion
Infusing every journey with the genuine love we have for exploration, storytelling, and the transformative power of travel.
We are far from being a travel agency that views clients as mere numerical figures. We are a human agency that wants to sell less to maintain a high level of quality.
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