For more than a decade, Richard Butler has led expeditions across all seven continents and has traveled to more than 125 countries. He has participated in more than 60 private jet trips as an expedition leader or an advance person, and has scouted many new destinations for these expeditions. Described as a calm and 'unflappable' leader, his comprehensive knowledge of destinations serves us well. He received a degree in Politics from the University of Southampton, England, which sparked his long-standing interest in the people, cultures, and societies of the world. Richard lives in southwest England with his wife and two children.