Newlyweds settling into life in a new country were able to turn a passion for travel into a successful business though they had little experience in the industry.
Tara and Jordan Harvey set out for Chile shortly after they were married about five years ago. The two Orono High School alums, Jordan graduated in 2000 and Tara graduated in 2001, were already well versed in travel before they arrived in Chile. Both had traveled separately in the states and internationally. As a couple, the pair also spent time teaching English in Thailand.
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