1. How long has the business been operating and how did it start?

We have been providing customized travel for 15 years. We started with Mongolia and China and since then, like Chinggis Khan have spread our influence throughout the world. But we have done this in a nicer, kinder way. We just bring clients who have a wonderful time, spend money and leave the "conquered" destination. :-)

2. What is your company's mission?

M5035 was created by and for people who work to live but live to travel. It is our goal to help our clients have the ideal travel experiences. It is ALL about the experience.

3. What does your company specialize in?

Customized tours including adventure, Drama and theatre, photography, educational, family, university, specialty groups, missions and other types of specific tours. We do everything from private tours for a couple or family to University or Corporate travel.

4. Who is the founder or owner of the company and briefly describe his/her past activities?

Russell Oquist is the founder and owner of M5035. He is a composer, musician, conductor, singer and writer. He enjoys working in customized travel because he loves people, culture and the exciting of travel.

5. What is your most popular travel package and why?

We have many tour packages that people purchase to many different destinations. Our China tours, Spain tours, Japan tours, Australia tours Peru tours do particularly well. We provide many unique experiences that other companies do you provide and we tailor the experience to what our clients want. So many clients book one trip after another with us.

6. What is the best compliment you received from a client?

That we have made their dream trip come true. They tell us that we paid close attention to every detail and provide them the best experiences!