"Traveling with Jim is like traveling with your best friend plus with his knowledge, expertise, and language skills you see more and learn more. You can't find a better way to travel."

- Ralph & Marge Kroehler, Illinois
"I could never travel more than 100 miles away from home again without James and Jenean Derheim"

- Nancy Sauers, California
"We saw and did things we never imagined were possible, and we were truly spoiled the entire trip. The only problem with James is that he did such a great job, we would not want to travel again without him."

- Pete and Judy Hildebrandt, Oregon
"Jim & Jenean have created truly memorable journeys for our family.  Where ever we wanted to go, they found us great places to stay and fascinating places to see.  It makes me laugh when I receive mailings promising better — there is no better!"

- Lynn Patterson, Oregon
"My family has traveled with Jim the last two summers and we hope to have the opportunity to do so again in the future.  I wouldn't want to travel to Europe without him.  He is an extremely knowledgeable, gracious and overall outstanding tour guide."

- Tim Soliday, Arizona
(In response to a blog post showing a couple of our clients enjoying Wienerschnitzel in Hall, Austria)

"I looked at those two plates of schnitzel and my mouth started to water. How I wish that I was back in Germany again to taste some of that great food. And Jim knows were to get it!

When we were in Pennsylvania last week we went over 100 miles out of our way to go to Penn’s Tavern south of Sunbury where I had great sauerbraten several years ago. Well – it changed owners and I was very disappointed this time. The best sauerbraten is in Bacharach just like Jim told us."

Note: We know where to find great food for our clients!

- Bob Leitzell, California
A couple who enjoyed three consecutive trips with European Focus found themselves on a bus tour of Italy in the fall of 2010. Why were they on a bus tour after three private tours? Various circumstances, but the bottom line was important at this particular time. In any case, when we met recently to discuss the details of their return trip with European Focus, a comment which stuck with us was "We spent 14 days in Italy and didn't have a single good meal." This is so shocking to us, knowing how wonderful the food can be in Italy, that we will never forget it. Another comment, "we were totally exhausted trying to keep up with the crowd." And lastly, "I didn't have time to take the photographs that I wanted." An avid photographer, our client usually takes a few thousands images during their 2-week adventures with European Focus. Are the cost savings of a fast-moving bus trip worth it? If you ask this couple of experienced travelers, the answer would be a solid "No."

Three Time Travelers
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Please add another dozen ‘thank you’s’ for each day we were with you! So many memories to go over for the next year – and all because of your expertise in focusing on 5 European countries in less than 3 weeks. Truly wonderful. Memories of Santiago and the trip to it will last a lifetime.

Will start on the genealogy this weekend.

With a hug and a handshake in thought, Bob
(Bob and Betty are two-time travelers who will travel with us again in May, 2012 to Ireland and England)