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About GlobalOkie
For travelers, by travelers
30+ years of experience living, working, and traveling in 140+ countries on all seven continents combined with strong ties with well-established and passionate local partners and guides, makes GlobalOkie the ideal provider for your next trip!
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GlobalOKIE Travel
At GlobalOkie, we believe travel is more than just checking off the “must see” landmarks on a trip; we believe offering unique cultural experiences add a life-changing dimension to travel. Each trip will of course include the major highlights of the location as well as introduce you to some of the customs, traditions, arts, and lifestyles of the region that most tourists never get to enjoy. We also schedule free time so you can explore your own interests. Whether we’re meeting with a local coffee farmer, hiking through the rainforest, or spending an afternoon with a Balinese shaman, travel with GlobalOkie helps you create memories you’ll treasure long after you return home.
Wade watkins
Chief Exploration Officer - "GlobalOkie"
Originally from Ada, Oklahoma, Wade followed in his parents' footsteps and attended Oklahoma State University. Armed with a degree in international studies and several study and work abroad experiences under his belt, Wade became the Asia Manager for an Oklahoma equipment manufacturer and traveled Asia 50% of his time. He left to create an international trade consulting company selling everything from beef jerky to anti-terrorism equipment. Wade then departed the private sector to become a classroom educator for a couple of years (or so he thought). After serving as a high school teacher in southern Oklahoma and as Director of International Development for his alma mater (OSU), Wade completed his graduate studies at the University of Antwerp in Belgium and spent a semester circumnavigating the world on a ship with 700 college students. In 2004, Wade began what would become a 19 year career with Northern Oklahoma College as a world geography professor and Dean of Global Education. In 2023 he left NOC to launch GlobalOkie Travel in hopes of provding more people with unique travel experiences and a lifetime of memories.
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Why book with us
- Best Prices
- Wide selection of tours
- excellent local partners
- Professional Local guides
- easy booking
- Pesonalized trips
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