Garth Maletic

Born

Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada

Education

University of Manitoba | Seneca College

Role at Trek Travel

Guide Manager | Trip Design Manager

Years in the Business

7

Current Home

Madison, Wisconsin

Nickname

G

Previous Life

Concierge, Bike Rental Shop Owner, Organic restaurant Manager, Commercial Diver, Guide, Trip Designer, Traveler (still am)

Passions

Finding out what makes a place tick, discovering a unique perspective, helping someone discover something new (especially if it is about themselves), and living in the moment. Oh, and asking questions…lots and lots of questions…

Favorite Trip

The Dordogne Valley in France, hands down. There is truly no other place like it in France - perfectly preserved medieval villages, imposing fortresses, bucolic landscapes, 20 000 year old cave art and by far the most sumptuous food in Europe…heaven! Foie Gras, anyone? So many people have never heard of it, and as such it has remained lost in time. What can you say about a place where people still sow their fields by hand?

Key Possession

Gotta be my dog, Buddha. Although if he heard me say that, he’d be pretty miffed, so let’s just call him my "Animal Companion" to be safe.