Meet Your Agent

Tommie Peckenpaugh

I may be new to the professional booking side of travel — but my passport is definitely not new to the world. Hi, I'm Thomas Peckenpaugh, founder of Curator Compass Travel and your personal guide to experiencing Europe the way it was meant to be experienced — immersive, authentic and completely off the tourist path. My love affair with travel began on a plane to Guadalajara, Mexico. That first flight cracked open a world beyond my small town Oklahoma roots and I've never looked back. Since then I've explored everywhere from San Francisco to Florence, New York City to Paris — and somewhere along the way I discovered that my real gift wasn't just traveling. It was curating experiences that stay with you long after you come home. Taking a cooking class on a hilltop overlooking Florence, laughing with strangers over fresh pasta. Uncovering the hidden history of New Orleans over a very Worcestershire-heavy BBQ Shrimp recipe. Finding that perfect spontaneous day trip that wasn't in any guidebook. These are the moments I live for — and the moments I create for my clients. I'm currently based in Europe, which means I don't just plan European trips. I live them every single day. That insider perspective — combined with 34+ supplier certifications spanning cruises, tours and luxury accommodations — is what I bring to every journey I curate for you. I believe travel is more than just seeing new places. It's healing. It's growth. It's the moment you stop being a tourist and start truly belonging somewhere. Ready to plan a trip with someone who actually uses their passport? Let's create your next great adventure together.