South Mountain Expeditions promises you a worry-free vacation that combines learning with fun and comfort at a reasonable price! With over 27 years of experience in planning and managing history and cultural tours throughout the United States and around the globe, we guarantee innovative, educational tours of the highest quality. Marty Gane has over 27 years of experience designing and operating study tours in the U.S. and abroad for the membership of some of the nation's most prestigious museums, educational and cultural organizations. A native Washingtonian and Greek Classics major at the University of Virginia, Marty discovered the perfect career that combines her skills in research, writing, travel and photography. Her forte is her breadth of knowledge, her ability to assimilate information and get to the essence of her destinations, to understand what her audience wants in their tours, and then to weave her creative vision into an enticing travel program.