Walking Connection

Specialties

We Specialize in Walking, Hiking & Cultural Adventure Travel Experiences in more than 30 countries around the world.

Welcome to The Walking Connection. We offer journeys to exciting destinations in a style that had been defined by its creators, Gene and Jo Ann Taylor. We balance adventure with comfort in exceptional vacations.

Our expeditions are about freedom — yours! Expertly designed itineraries and flawless execution of the details ensures you will have time to explore, learn and immerse yourself into all a destination has to offer. Every Walking Connection Travel Experience is about you seeing the world at your own pace — backed by our careful planning and commitment to setting the highest standards of comfort, luxury and adventure.

History

Established in 1989.

Our core concept is to create a community of like-​minded people who enjoy walking, hiking, being outside, and for many, traveling and exploring some of the world’s greatest destinations by foot, kayak, hot air balloon or occasional zip line.

We have grown from a few trips to the Grand Canyon and Mexico into operating in more than 30 countries around the world.

Meet the Business Owner

Gene T.

Business Owner

Gene Taylor. He is the Business Development Manager and President. He splits the day-​to-​day operations management. He also handles the computer network development, operations and Internet communications. He oversees new business development, designs, edits and writes for both the newsletter and web sites. For the travel program he manages vendor contracts, assists in research and tour development, customer service, promotional material development and tour fulfillment. Occasionally he co-​hosts trips.

In addition to walking, hiking and mountain biking, Gene has a passion for travel photography, editing and writing. In Spring of 2015 he summitted Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.