Founder, CEO, & Guide
Bryce Bohne
Born in Minnesota, but raised in a travel-loving family, Bryce learned from a young age the unique perspective-altering value that comes from connecting in communities internationally. At age 14, Bryce participated in a cultural exchange in Guatemala and Mexico. Through this, and many others that followed, he developed a hunger for exploration and service, a passion to learn about diverse peoples and cultures, and a calm confidence in new places that comes from countless lived experiences around the world.
Bryce has always coupled his passion for travel with his passion for teaching and learning. Since 2000, Bryce has visited over 105 countries—formally studying in Chile, Egypt, Jerusalem (Israel/Palestine), Russia, Thailand, the United States, and Uzbekistan. During this time, he also taught in Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Morocco, Nigeria, the Philippines, Switzerland, and the United States. He earned an undergraduate degree in International Relations and Political Science, his first Master’s degree in Social Studies Education, and completed his post-graduate work to earn a school administrator license in Educational Leadership. He served as associate principal at an international school specializing in Arabic and Spanish for 2 years.
Even still, Bryce’s first-hand experiences have confirmed that sometimes the best lessons are learned from outside the classroom walls. This realization led to his creation of Gusto Trips and his subsequent successful organization of over 50 international experiential-learning trips for individuals and large groups.
Senior Travel Consultant, Tour Guide & Destination Specialist
Matthew Allison
Born and raised in Minnesota, Matthew Allison’s curiosity about the world sparked a lifelong passion for exploration. His first international journey—to China in 1995 to study Mandarin—set him on a path toward deep cultural connection and global adventure. Since then, he has traveled to every country on Earth, joining fewer than 400 people worldwide to achieve this extraordinary milestone.
With experiences ranging from teaching English in South Korea and working on a film set in Australia to navigating the Amazon and flying solo to Baja California, Matthew brings unmatched global insight to every journey he leads. A member of the Travelers’ Century Club and the prestigious Adventurers Club of Los Angeles, he has spent decades seeking authentic encounters in every corner of the world.
Today, as a Senior Travel Consultant and Tour Guide with Gusto Trips, Matthew uses his extensive experience and worldwide network to craft transformative, off-the-beaten-path adventures that inspire travelers to connect, discover, and grow.
Senior Travel Consultant, Philosophical Educator, & Destination Specialist
Bruno Boccara
Born in France to a Jewish Arab family shaped by the Holocaust and World War II, Bruno Boccara grew up immersed in cultural diversity and reconciliation. Raised in Germany as a gesture of healing historic divides, he developed a lifelong passion for bridging differences and fostering understanding across cultures.
A transformative exchange year in California ignited his love of exploration, leading him through India, Nepal, Peru, and Bolivia—and later to travels with a purpose through places like Cuba, Nicaragua, and Chile during pivotal social transitions. Professionally, Bruno has worked with the United Nations, contributed to post-apartheid reconciliation efforts in South Africa, and earned two PhDs from MIT, applying psychoanalytic insight to societies in transformation. He is also the author of Socio-Analytic Dialogue, exploring healing and dialogue in transitional nations.
Having visited 180 countries, Bruno views travel as a pathway to peace and mutual understanding. His meeting with Gusto Trips founder Bryce Bohne united shared values of empathy, transformation, and authentic human connection. Alongside fellow traveler Matthew Allison, Bruno continues to pursue journeys that challenge “us versus them” thinking—one meaningful adventure at a time.
Group Travel Coordinator
Patricia Porter Mack
Born and raised in Center City, Minnesota, Patricia Porter Mack grew up surrounded by Swedish heritage, community values, and a love of learning. Her world truly opened when she spent a year as an exchange student in Sweden—an experience that ignited a lifelong passion for travel, culture, and human connection.
For more than two decades, Patricia has designed and led memorable journeys for student, community, and adult groups across the U.S. and Europe—many highlighting music, education, and cross-cultural exchange. From coordinating high school bands performing in Ireland’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade to leading a 350-member ensemble through Italy for a New Year’s celebration and papal blessing, she has created inspiring experiences for thousands of travelers.
Having explored over 35 countries, Patricia believes travel is one of the most powerful ways to open minds and build lasting bonds. A lifelong learner herself, she has studied Education and Communication at the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, the College of Saint Catherine, and St. Cloud State University.
Bryce's Travel Experiences
