Thomas, like that other famous Belgian - Tintin, is an intrepid adventurer at heart. Having lived and operated complex trips in Africa and Brazil for a while, he is now back to his home kingdom. With skill and personal touch, he curates and packages experiences in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
“Doe maar gewoon, dan doe je al gek genoeg,” which roughly translates to “Just act normal and that’s crazy enough.”
THREE QUESTIONS WITH TOM
What is the most challenging part of your job?
‘Getting travellers out of the well-known areas such as Amsterdam, Brussels & Bruges. There are many small to medium picturesque or innovative cities that are more authentic & surprising.’
Describe your company in one sentence
‘Sophisticated but down to earth.’
Tell us about a time you have made the impossible possible
‘A VIP client and his friends wanted to enjoy Tomorrowland, 3-days of the largest electronic music festival in the world. Together with the festival management, we designed and built a 15-suite luxury private mansion with swimming-pool and jacuzzi on site at the festival, fully staffed to cater for all their needs. To party in style, they also had an exclusive area with premium views of the Tomorrowland main stage, dedicated seating and waiter service. Probably the 30 most VIP people amongst the 200,000 "People of Tomorrow" (festival participants)!’
‘Travelling is a way to discover new horizons, meet new people and escape the routine – It’s exciting! Our small, unassuming corner of the world, may not be the top of many tourist lists, yet look closely and you discover it’s super-concentrated with incredible experiences to be found nowhere else on Earth. When we look at the list, even we’re impressed!’
– Tom Stinglhamber