Customer Testimonials

"I was privileged to experience a tour with Chad Weisensel and Jake Powers.  Loved the tour.  Jake and Chad were very informative and always available for questions and discussions after dinner, etc.  Thoroughly enjoyed them.  (Of course, the smartest people are always the ones that think like you do!)  Chad and  Jake provided fantastic insight into the vets themselves and related many "behind the scenes" stories I haven’t seen in books or documentaries.  They did a great job with the group.  The tour ran smoothly so that it moved along like a well oiled machine.  The hotels were great.  I wanted to specifically mention the veteran and his escort, Chad.  Fred Bahlau is a treasure of a man and I count myself lucky to have met him.  I'm sure the pace was grueling to one of his years but I never saw him in a bad mood or of short temper.  It's a pity that so few are left among us.  His quick smile and ready stories were the icing on the tour cake.  My hat is off to his escort, Chad.  Chad always was there to see to Fred's needs and creature comforts.  Chad was a companion to Fred while ensuring that the tour members had ready access to him.  Chad made sure that there were plenty of opportunities for members to be able to sit with Fred on the bus or at their table for meals.  Fred never wanted for anything as long as Chad was there.  I'm sure accompanying Fred was not always easy, but it was clear Chad considered it a great privilege.  Jake’s and Chad’s knowledge of the 101st, the veterans, etc. made the tour a special heart-touching experience and one I shall never forget.  If you are considering taking a tour with them, let me exhort you not to delay.  I would go again in a minute!"
 
John Nanos

"As you may recall, my wife Gayle and I were part of your tour in May of 2009. In this regard we wanted to say just how much we BOTH enjoyed the trip. This was a special trip for me because not only has it been a lifelong dream to travel to Normandy but it was a birthday gift as well. While Gayle is by NO MEANS a history buff, she certainly enjoyed the people, places and things that we experienced. I was a little apprehensive when she told me that part of the "gift" was that I could take anyone I wanted, along with me. Knowing that she has eschewed everything history related, I was concerned that she might be bored to tears or worse outright ornery! To say that she had a wonderful time would be an understatement!

I think what I loved most about the trip was to be able to pick up and go from place to place with relative ease and timeliness and be with the tour guide for a presentation on the very spot that we were standing.

I was so very excited to realize that while many things have undergone change in the battle area, so much has really stayed the same. I think that the only way this trip may have possibly been any better would have been to have arranged to drive a "Sherman" tank through the bocage and down the very roads that we had traveled!! Finally, one of the most wonderful things about the trip was to have 101 Abn veteran Dick Ladd along with us the whole time. I can't commend you enough on your relationship with Dick and others in and around the Normandy area. The personal touch that was so prevalent and evident with both Dick and many of the "locals" was something that was so very unique to this tour, it was great. I could go on and on about the many wonderful things that I enjoyed, but most of all this was a birthday gift that will NEVER be outdone!

There are, however, two glaring issues that I have.....! First, is that the trip that I had so looked forward to is now over. Second, is that I can't possibly afford to accompany you and Don Burgett to Holland and Bastogne. I have read and re-read all of Don's books and I am truly sadden by not being able to attend your trip in Sept."

- John Friscia and Gayle Friscia (New York)

"A trip doesn't get any better than traveling on the Band of Brothers tour with guide Chad Weisensel and D-Day veteran Fred Bahlau who was a delight and inspiration to us all! It Together these two made our May, 2010, tour a trip of a lifetime. In our case the trip was a celebration of our 50th wedding anniversary and the culmination of many years of studying the European campaign during WWII. The battle locations we saw combined with the thorough and historical commentaries provided by our guide and Fred will continue to serve us well in remembering this special occasion. We came away from the trip with an even greater appreciation of not only Easy Company's bravery and dedication but of all the valiant men and women who made such great sacrifices for our country and its freedom. Nothing in the history books can compare to being in the actual places where heroism and victory prevailed and in the company of such knowledgeable men as Chad Weisensel and Fred Bahlau. Thanks for a great and memorable experience! We would love to repeat this trip!
P.S. Our hearts were warmed by the kind and affectionate hospitality we received at many of our stops."

Reg and Shirly Tomlin

"All I can say is WOW! This tour with its knowledgeable guides and the participation of a WW2 veteran who was there put a face and a real-life perspective to the books, movies and battlefield studies. I will be repeating the tour - definitely!"

- Lane Spano (Shreveport, LA)


"Sandy and I want to thank you for providing us with and exceptional "Band of Brothers" Tour.  You not only met our expectations, you far exceeded them.  We actually had chills when you showed us the original maps that Dick Winters used in Normandy.  I regret that all Americans can't take advantage of your "Band of Brothers" Tour.  If only all of our citizens could view what we witnessed.  As I stated before, you and Chad far exceeded our expectations and you did an outstanding job honoring our fallen Heroes."

John & Sandy Dresher (Chalfont, PA)