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Brent McCunn
Brent was raised in New Zealand, a country renowned for its ‘tramping’ (hiking). He started actively tramping the valleys and mountains of New Zealand whilst at high school and continues to enjoy the New Zealand outdoors to this day.

Following a short teaching career, and a time guiding bus groups around New Zealand, he ventured on the big 'overseas trip'. Whilst 'OS', he travelled extensively and worked many jobs, both within and outside the travel industry. Brent has been a tour leader in Europe and a London guide driving mini-bus sightseeing programmes as well as 'themed' 'pub' walking tours.

He has worked as a deck hand/first mate on yachts and sailed the Caribbean, the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the Mediterranean, through the English Channel and along the East African coast. He has also navigated the inland waterways of the Netherlands. Being the adventurous type he also spent time travelling 'overland' through Africa and the Middle East before settling back in London.

During this time Brent managed to walk and cycle in many of the countries visited. Mt Kenya was a highlight as were walking the trails of the Jungfrau region in Switzerland and along the coastal paths of Turkey.

Arriving in Australia in 1988 he founded Passport Travel and has continued to develop special interest travel. More recent forays include trekking in Nepal, continued exploration of China and Russia as well as regular visits back to New Zealand and Europe. A new experience has been cycling in Europe with his family.

No matter what age, whether it be by yourself, with friends or with your family, a walking or cycling holiday will prove to be a most memorable and rewarding experience.