Roger Williams

I'm struck again with the magnitude of the incredible adventure you led us on. I have pretty much traveled the world since that trip, with adventures galore...but nothing has, or ever will, compare to it.

Aleen S.

Cedar Mountain, NC

Roger is great! Hard working, knowledgeable, personable. He really makes a difference.

Bill R.

Walnut Creek, CA
Passage to India

Roger is a lot of fun, as well as being extremely knowledgeable! He goes out of his way to make the trip interesting and comfortable for those traveling with him.

Catherine H.

Cambridge, MA
Journey to the Heart of China

Tibet is a place like no other on the planet! Roger’s language skills and knowledge of Tibetan Buddhism opened many doors.

Connie D.

Alamo CA
Heart of Tibet

There should be a rating higher than excellent for Roger. His knowledge, energy, planning, and attentiveness are superlative.

Debra B.

Jackson, WY
Central Asia Explorer

Roger had the right mix of professional trip leader knowledge and experience mixed with the ability to connect with people. His genuine interest in every individual made him one of the best leaders we've ever had the pleasure of traveling with.

Diane F.

Corona Del Mar, CA
Central Asia Explorer

Roger was a real pleasure to be with. I will be traveling with him again!

Diane M.

Elm Grove, WI
China's Wild Southwest

Roger was well organized, with careful planning and terrific knowledge of the culture and religion. His interaction with the group was unlike anything we have experienced on prior trips. He is a real treasure for WT, one of your best.

Donald H.

Farmington, CT
The Best of Southeast Asia

Loved Roger. . . a wealth of knowledge and compassion.

Elisabeth C.

Carthage, MO
Iran: Treasures of Persia's Ancient Empire

Roger is simply a brilliant organizer and always finds the very best services available. He also brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to anything Asian.

Elizabeth M.

Providence, RI
The Burma Road: Kunming to Rangoon

Roger knows how to run a trip. He’s very organized and clearly communicates the daily plan. Also, he's a lot of fun and I was impressed with his expertise on Buddhist iconography.

Fran M.

Mill Valley, CA
Hidden Himalayas

Roger is clearly a well-seasoned professional. He is passionate about India and it shows everyday, whether it is interacting with the locals or talking about the iconographics and sites.

Grace L.

Boston, MA
Passage to India

Roger was nothing short of outstanding as a trip leader...managing people as well as logistics of a 25+ day intensive trip. He has a clear desire to share his knowledge, interest, and excitement about Southeast Asia. We've had a lot of good Trip Leaders and I'd rate Roger as #1 on my list.

Greg W.

Pittsburgh, PA
The Best of Southeast Asia

Roger is amazing! His knowledge of the history and culture of the area is extensive and he can recall all sorts of information on any number of subjects. His enthusiasm, kindness, and energy never wane.

Jane F.

Naples, FL
The Great Game

Roger is a great tour leader. His design of trips and preparation for them are the best we've found. I always learn on his trips.

Jenny S.

Houston, TX
Hidden Treasures of Sichuan and Yunnan

Roger is the leader you want to have. He has done so much background research and work. He cares about the details. If something isn't working, he works hard to get it fixed. I appreciate how much hard work he puts into a trip. He also never lets it seem as though it has all become routine.

Jenny S.

Houston, TX
Iran: In the Footsteps of Kings

Roger has tremendous skills as a trip leader. He has a real gift with people and his relationship with local guides enriches the areas we visit.

Joan L.

Baltimore, MD
Journey to the Heart of China

Exceptional dedication, passion, and professionalism. Roger has the right personality and attitude for this.

Jonathan T.

Boston, MA
Passage to India

Roger's unparalleled knowledge and deep passion for history in that region was inspiring as it reflected the thorough itinerary he created. He provided an extensive foundation to the footprint's of Persia's past and the culture of the people of Iran. The landscape of Iran became alive with stories and endless details that filled my notebook.

Joy K.

Phoenix, AZ
Iran: In the Footsteps of Kings

Roger provided a unique and enjoyable travel experience. His knowledge and familiarity with the sites visited and enthusiasm for these countries and peoples made this a great travel experience.

Judy A.

Davis, CA
The Burma Road: Kunming to Rangoon

Roger is impeccably organized and erudite on this area of the world. We love his enthusiasm and passion.

Kathe W.

Pittsburgh, PA
Hidden Treasures of Sichuan and Yunnan

Roger is an exceptional trip leader with an historian's grasp of the influences shaping this part of the world.

Kathe W.

Pittsburgh, PA
The Best of Southeast Asia

I can understand why Roger has such a big following. He worked all the time to make the trip the best it could be.

Marsha S.

New York, NY
The Great Game

Roger is a flexible leader who listens to his travelers and absolutely cannot do enough for people. He looked after us well and programmed as much variety into the trip as possible.

Mary R.

New York, NY
Trans-Caucasus Adventure

Roger is fabulous! Knowledgable, personable, committed, concerned, patient, and FUN to travel with!

Nancy F.

New York, NY
Trans-Caucasus Adventure

Roger's extensive travel experience and knowledge of Asian culture and Buddhism greatly enhanced the trip. And all the planning he did before and during the trip ensured an excellent itinerary and made everything run smoothly.

Nancy R.

Walnut Creek, CA
Tribal China

Exceedingly knowledgeable, very caring.

Priscilla and Franklin O.

Malvern PA
Mystical Bhutan

Roger designed a great trip. He is a very informed and friendly person; I would travel with him again.

Richard M.

Minneapolis, MN
From Kashgar to Kathmandu

Roger is remarkable. This trip showed him at his best. We could never have traveled across the roof of the world without his preparation and energy. Thanks for a grand experience!

Ruth and Frank H.

Edmonds WA
In the Footsteps of the Great Game

Roger takes good care of his travelers and we learned a lot about the people, their culture, and history. His love for this part of the world is infectious.

Ruth G.

Del Mar CA
In the Footsteps of the Great Game

Roger is a one-of-a-kind guide who has tremendous passion, knowledge, and leadership that is requisite for travel in Central Asia. This was our second trip with him and I continue to marvel at his ability to synthesize information about the region, cultures, and history in a very accessible way.

Sandy C.

Seattle, WA
Central Asia Explorer

Roger is the best tour leader with lots of experiece and profound knowledge of the subject area. Kudos to him and WT.

Tan Kiet T.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tribal China

Roger is a wealth of knowledge and very well traveled. He takes his duties as trip leader extremely seriously and goes out of his way to please each client.

Terri H.

Berkeley, CA
Armenia and Beyond