Emmanuel Burgio, President And Founder Of Boutique Tour Operator Blue Parallel, On Taking Time To Explore The World

Virtuoso Life, March 2016 Summary

In an interview with Virtuoso Life magazine, Blue Parallel’s president and founder, Emmanuel Burgio shares why he started the tour company and some of his favorite travel experiences to date, including his trip to Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park and his adventure tour in Sicily and the Aeolian Islands.

Key Quotes

“In Chile's Torres del Paine National Park, I hiked the five-day W trek with other backpackers. Twelve years later, I returned to the region with my family. It was wonderful to revisit one of the places that had initially inspired me to start Blue Parallel.”

“Arriving [to the Aeolian Islands] by private yacht, hiking Stromboli's volcano at sunset, seeing its lava at night, and then running down the volcano in the dark - priceless!”

“The best beach in the world is Baia do Sancho on Brazil's Fernando de Noronha Island. Only 500 visitors are allowed to stay there each night - it's a truly exclusive experience in an amazing natural setting.”