About the BUZZ Team
WHO IS BUZZ?
David Bussing, “BUZZ,” comes from a family of seven lifelong adventurers. From an early age, he learned that travel has the power to open doors—to new places, new perspectives, and ultimately, to a bigger life.
More than 35 years ago, Buzz turned that passion into his life’s work.
Since 1989, he has built a reputation as one of the most trusted and respected tour operators in the business. He began with ski tours across the United States, Canada, and Europe, growing from intimate adventures to managing trips with more than 1,300 travelers.
From the very beginning, Buzz became a genius at logistics—moving hundreds of travelers through complex journeys, cities, trains, and destinations seamlessly, while making it all feel effortless, exciting, and unforgettable.
THE BIRTH OF THE EUROPEAN TOURS
After years of creating ski adventures across the United States, Canada, and Europe—and traveling extensively throughout Asia—Buzz decided to spend one summer immersed in Europe. That summer changed everything. As he traveled, explored, and experienced the continent, Buzz began to see what travel could awaken in a young person: confidence, independence, curiosity, connection, and a sense of possibility.
And he knew:
“I want to show kids the world.”
Buzz wasn't interested in simply creating another tour. He wanted to create the kind of journey he had always loved—one filled with discovery, adventure, incredible places, hidden gems, and experiences that stay with you long after you return home. And he knew how to make it happen.
After decades of moving large groups, Buzz had mastered the art of logistics. He knew how to move hundreds of travelers through cities, trains, hotels, and experiences while keeping the journey seamless—and the adventure alive. He also brought something equally valuable: relationships. After years of returning to Europe, Buzz became known and deeply respected at the places his travelers visit. Hotels, restaurants, guides, and local partners know Buzz, trust him. That combination of experience, relationships, and passion became the foundation of his European Tours. Buzz believes travel helps young people become more confident, independent, curious, passionate, and open to possibility.
His philosophy is simple:
SEE EVERYTHING.
DO EVERYTHING.
RETURN HOME MORE ALIVE.
AND THEN GO TRAVEL MORE...
Over three decades later and over 20,000 young travelers, something truly special is happening: the young adults who once traveled with Buzz on his ski tours are now sending their own children to experience Europe with him. What started as a love of adventure has become a tradition passed from one generation to the next. And after all these years, Buzz still has the same passion that started it all:
To share the world.
To help young people discover more of the world—and more of themselves along the way.
The magic is still happening.
Sophia Borkgren
Director of Operations &
Team Captain
Sophia is Buzz’s right-hand person, supporting him with the massive amount of planning, coordination, and logistics it takes to successfully run every Buzz Tour. Her organization, leadership, and attention to detail help create a seamless experience for both our travelers and the entire Buzz Team. As Team Captain, she leads and supports our Tour Guides throughout the summer, sharing her own gifts and talents and making her an invaluable asset to the VIP Buzz Team.
Sophia’s journey with Buzz Tours began as a student in 2017 after graduating from Chaminade High School. That first trip sparked her love of travel and gave her the confidence to explore the world. While attending the University of Colorado Boulder, she returned to Buzz Tours as a Tour Guide and will lead her 19th tour this summer.
Having now traveled to over 45 countries, Sophia brings extensive travel experience and the unique perspective of having experienced Buzz Tours at every level—from student traveler to Tour Guide to Team Captain and now Director of Operations. Today, she works side-by-side with Buzz to help bring every tour to life and give each new generation of students the opportunity to experience Europe The Buzz Way.
Janice Bussing
Director of Communications
Buzz's Sister
Janice joined her brother Buzz in 2013, bringing her passion for empowering others to every aspect of the Buzz experience. As a Life Coach, she inspires and motivates travelers to embrace every day of the journey and make each day the #BestDayEver.
For Janice, Buzz Tours has always been about more than seeing Europe. It’s about who travelers become along the way—developing a new level of confidence, discovering their independence, creating lifelong friendships, and realizing just how capable they are of navigating the world.
Behind the scenes, Janice works alongside Buzz on marketing, communications, and continually taking her big brother’s dream to the next best level. Most recently, she helped transform decades of Buzz’s travel knowledge, history, experience, and recommendations into the Buzz LIVE Website—giving travelers the information, inspiration, and tools they need at their fingertips to experience every destination to the fullest.
After more than a decade leading summer tours and working behind the scenes, Janice remains passionate about honoring what Buzz created while continually finding new ways to make the experience even more extraordinary. Her greatest joy is seeing travelers return home with unforgettable memories, greater confidence, newfound independence, and a bigger belief in themselves—and knowing they experienced Europe
The Buzz Way.