Ruben is our four-legged office greeter and spreader of joy. Born in a Vietnamese rescue center, his early adventures included riding in the footwell of a motor scooter through city streets and digging holes in a sandy beach. Then, he was on a 21-hour flight that took him from Da Nang to Seoul to the United States. He found his forever home with Simon Russell, Authentic Vacations’ CEO. Now Ruben lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, and leads the pack when it comes to boundless energy.
He is confident, loyal, loves trying anything new, and shows a flair for posing when a camera comes out. Ruben’s loves are exploring the United States, experiencing travel adventures, and charming the office staff out of treats. We are amazed and inspired by his love of life!
Ruben packed in a lot during 2022. Some people think of Arizona as a flat landscape. Not so! There are ten peaks that are over 9,000 feet, and Ruben climbed five of the tallest. He is not a large dog, but he is mighty. When you visit Arizona, you might consider a mountain trip. It is less crowded than some of the better-known places, but there is plenty of snow, plus gorgeous alpine valleys and vistas. And, of course, there are world-class spas and brilliant red rock country.
We love Ruben’s enthusiastic outlook on life. We love his free spirit and willingness to try just about anything. As travelers, we want to see the world with the same sense of wonder and joy as Ruben, our Authentic Vacations’ best friend.
Let your Destination Expert know when you’re ready to get wild, and enjoy United States travel like our friend, Ruben!