About Us

An eclipse track can be plotted with great accuracy thousands of years ahead of the event and the track can cross any part of the Earth. The task of organising expeditions has therefore taken Brian to almost every part of the world and has required him to develop a wide range of skills, from collecting the best available climate data for the eclipse track, surveying possible observation sites and negotiating with local people (sometimes in very remote regions), to creating a safe infrastructure where large groups can enjoy the amazing spectacle of an eclipse. Brian has unassailable experience in creating these projects and is a notorious “problem solver”, with an ability to find solutions to seemingly intractable obstacles.  With 29 eclipse projects already in hand (including his favourite in Patagonia 2020 at the height of the Covid 19 pandemic), Brian has a great track record!​​​​​

Julie has worked alongside Brian delivering eclipse projects since the early 1990's. Prior to meeting Brian in Sumatra whilst doing trip reconnaisance, she had worked for various travel companies including Hayes & Jarvis, Adventure World and Explore Worldwide, but their Indonesian meeting sparked a collaboration which has lasted many decades! A graduate in Egyptology she lived and worked in Egypt for years in the late 1980's and has a great passion for worldwide archaeology.  Archaeology and chasing eclipses soon became intertwined when she joined Explorers Tours and the rest you can say is history!  Julie heads up the team and gets very involved in all aspects of projects from the initial concept through to onsite delivery. She is extremely passionate about what she does and is very appreciative to be part of a great team creating something so amazing and interesting.

Caroline brings with her over 30 years experience in the travel industry, together with a wealth of knowledge in arranging flights for group and individual itineraries. She is a critical part of the core team and many of you will have spoken to her regarding past projects.  ​Initially working in retail travel, Caroline has since spent many years in corporate event management working on large projects involving complex logistics.  The complex logistics of Astro Trails projects allows Caroline to engage her passion for travel and bring her expertise, skills and knowledge to these exciting projects.  She has a vast geographical knowledge and has travelled extensively throughout the world and lived and worked in New Zealand.  She is enthusiastic and committed to providing outstanding customer service and attention to detail with a personal touch.

Sara holds a degree in Business and Finance from John Moores University in Liverpool. At Astro Trails, she supports the day-to-day running of the business, with a focus on customer communication and team coordination. In 2024, she gained hands-on experience working onsite during the Mexico trip, and is looking forward to becoming more involved in the companies future tours - bringing together both her planning skills and passion for travel.  Sara has explored North Africa, China, and spent part of her university studies living in Norway. She’s also travelled through parts of the United States, where she enjoyed hiking through several of its iconic canyons.  Outside of work, Sara leads an active lifestyle and enjoys walking in the Welsh hills with her collie, Lola. She is excited to continue growing with Astro Trails and contributing to the delivery of unique and memorable travel experiences.

Having spent 18 years as a primary school teacher, Clare sought out a new challenge and transitioned into the world of cheesemaking, supporting the local farming community. She set up an award-winning artisan cheese making business in Mid Wales and her blue cheese 'Trefaldwyn Blue' went on to win Gold at the World Cheese Awards as well as Best Welsh Cheese. Clare sold her business to a local farmer in 2023 and is enjoying watching it continue to grow. She has travelled to America, Mexico and many parts of Europe and she very much enjoys sailing in the Greek Islands whenever she can. She also enjoys long walks in the countryside with her Springer Spaniel, Lola. Working in the travel industry is the next stage in her career and Clare is responsible for handling day-to-day customer administration and managing Social Media.