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About Founders
We’re Heather and Larry Lourcey—partners in life, adventure, and all things off the beaten path.
Beyond The Guidebook was born from our shared love of travel and a desire to help others experience the world more deeply. Over the years, we’ve wandered cobblestone alleys, shared long meals with locals, and discovered that the most meaningful moments don’t come from packed tour buses—they come from slowing down, connecting, and truly seeing a place.
We believe that travel should inspire, connect, and transform. That’s why our trips are designed for small groups who want more than a checklist—they want a story.
Let’s go beyond the guidebook—and into something unforgettable.
Welcome to a new kind of travel!
From the very beginning of our journey together, we’ve shared a love for travel—real travel. The kind that doesn't just check boxes, but opens doors to deeper connection, curiosity, and unforgettable stories.
Over the years, we’ve discovered that with the right planning, a trip can become so much more than a series of photo ops. It can become a true escape—an opportunity to immerse yourself in a place and experience life as the locals do.
Sure, every destination has its “must-see” sights—and we don’t skip those. But the magic lies in how you fill the rest of your time. We seek out the hidden corners, the street markets, the kitchen tables, and the conversations that reveal the heart of a place. Because when you slow down and engage with the culture, you come home with more than memories. You come home changed.
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Meet your hosts
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Larry Lourcey
