RUTH PAYNE

An intrepid world traveler, Ruth likes nothing better than introducing people to the art, culture, cuisine, and history of her favorite destinations.

Since driving a ’64 Saab from Amsterdam to Kathmandu in 1971, Ruth’s passion for unique cultural discoveries has taken her to Bhutan, Tibet, Afghanistan, Iran, India, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, China, Japan, Korea, Europe, Morocco, Mexico, Cuba,  and South America.

Ruth has led art and architecture tours to Italy, New York, Chicago, San Francisco and  Santa Fe. With a wealth of knowledge from a 35 year career in the arts, and her engaging, caring, and organized manner Ruth ensures her tour participants a unique, enriching, and exceptional travel experience.