Our experienced Tour Leaders will bring the history and culture of your destination to life, as well as ensure the smooth and safe operation of all aspects your trip. All of our Leaders possess an amazing breadth of knowledge and love of travel; their expert guidance is a critical element of all of our tours. Below are biographies of just a few of our Tour Leaders:
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Name:
Ahmed Hashem
EDUCATION:
Bachelor Degree in Archaeology from Cairo University. Masters Degree in History & Archaeology from Cairo University. Egyptian National Guide Diploma.
LANGUAGE:
Arabic, English, Italian, Russian & Spanish.
TOURS LED:
Egypt, Jordan & Sudan.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Sipping tea at sunrise in front of the Great Pyramid of Cheops. My dream is to sip tea at sunrise on the top of the Great Pyramid Of Cheops!
ABOUT:
Since the day I was born I have spent every day immersed in the history of my country. The great Egyptian pyramids felt like my backyard and the temples were my playground. My passion today is to show these wonders to the rest of the world. My decision to become a tour guide and tour leader came about through my desire to meet other people and learn about the rest of the world whilst teaching them about mine. I love my job and I love Egypt !
Name:
ALASTAIR SMITH
EDUCATION:
Ongoing.
LANGUAGE:
English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Greek, German, Arabic and Turkish.
TOURS LED:
Over 25 years of tour leading through over 100 countries!
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Madagascar—the wildlife; Greenland—white nights; Brazil—nothing taken too seriously when one is on Brazilian time; Easter Island—far-flung; and Greece—everything!
Name:
Aleksandra Mulic
EDUCATION:
BA in Geography
LANGUAGE:
Slovene, English, German, Croatian, conversational Italian and French
COUNTRIES VISITED:
Over 20 countries in Europe, from Ireland to Greece ... from France to Malta
TOURS LED:
Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Montenegro
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
My homeland - Slovenia. It's an undiscovered gem in the middle of Europe. Small, but with a lot to offer.
ABOUT:
I started working as a tour guide some 20 years ago and since then more or less stayed in this field of tourism, working as a tour manager and a tourist guide. For couple of years in between I also worked as a geography teacher in a elementary school. But being a tourist guide has always been my hobby. I simply love this job.
Name:
Andres Fernandez
EDUCATION:
Communication and Psychology.
LANGUAGE:
English, Spanish and French (after living in Belgium for 5 years).
TOURS LED:
Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Cuba, Poland, the Baltic States, Portugal, Spain and Morocco.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
I love travelling in Central America. The natural history is astounding, all the birds, mammals, flora and fauna! As a certified diver and avid sportsman, the area offers many opportunities for diving, kayaking and rafting.
ABOUT:
Growing up in an international environment allowed me to interact with people from different cultures and learn from them. I would say that's when I became a traveler...
To me, traveling is not only about the sites and highlights of a destination, it's mostly about the people and their history, about how they solve things. It's about their lives!
Name:
Casey Miller
LANGUAGE:
English, Spanish, French
COUNTRIES VISITED:
I'm about a third of the way to the 195 club.
TOURS LED:
Mexico, Guatemala, Chile, Spain, Italy, Turkey, India, Peru & Bolivia.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Mexico will always have a very special place in my heart. I lived there for many years of my life, and have two godchildren from the state of Michoacan.
ABOUT:
When I was a kid, I watched Rosalind Russell in the hit movie Auntie Mame. Running up the stairs of her bohemian New York apartment she proclaims, "life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death!" I couldn't agree more. When not traveling and leading tours, I managed to (barely) graduate from Harvard with two masters degrees, spend 10+ years as a fundraiser for purpose driven organizations, and once, rode my bike -- alone -- across the United States for charity.
Name:
Chris Tripodi
EDUCATION:
University for Mathematics. College for Music. But the greatest education I've received has come from Earth while travelling. "Don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you have travelled."
LANGUAGE:
I can ask 'Where is the toilet?' in 57 languages.
COUNTRIES VISITED:
80%. I need a new passport every 20 months.
TOURS LED:
West Africa to South Africa, El Salvador to Argentina, Samoa to Seychelles, Portugal to Romania, Jordan to Japan.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Departures hall.
ABOUT:
I travel because it is the most interesting thing I can think of doing between meals. The magic and the challenge of this job is seeing the world itself as the tour with several smaller journeys along the way. I enjoy that time at the end of one trip, before the start of a new one, where the sadness of leaving one place mixes with the excitement of approaching another.
Name:
Claude Morency
EDUCATION:
B.A. Laval University. Multidisciplinary studies: geography, anthropology, communication, cinema and journalism. Training over the years: Red Cross, St-John’s Ambulance, Emergency Procedures, etc.
LANGUAGE:
English, French and Spanish. Basic conversational in a few others.
TOURS LED:
Mexico, Central & South America, Spain & Portugal, North, West & Central Africa, Ethiopia, Sudan, Middle East, Gulf States, Iran, Caucasus, Indian Subcontinent, South East Asia, Indochina, Australia & New Zealand.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Wherever there’s real authenticity, content and depth. Recent favourites: Sudan, Oman, Georgia, Armenia and Iran. Long-time ones: Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Spain, Morocco, Mali, Ethiopia, India, Myanmar, Vietnam, Philippines.
ABOUT:
After fifteen years on the road worldwide, Claude joined the Adventures Abroad team in 1998. He enjoys challenging destinations with a strong adventure factor. He shows a definite interest in landscapes, wildlife, ecology, arts, traditions and history. International friendship has always been his ultimate travel objective and personal reward.
Name:
COLETTE STUBBINGS
EDUCATION:
BFA in Visual Arts / Tourism and Business Management Diploma
COUNTRIES VISITED:
Just under 40 countries on six continents
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
The beauty and remoteness of isolated, untouched nature make Mongolia and Iceland two of my favourite locations. To feel as small as humanly possible and swallowed by a dramatic landscape is one of the best feelings in the world. From the alien, multicoloured rhyolite mountains of Landmannalaugar in Iceland’s Highlands to painting-like orange/yellow pines that dot Terelj National Park in Mongolia during autumn - both are dear to my heart.
ABOUT:
Living a transitory lifestyle whenever I’ve had the means to do so has become a source of personal inspiration, mindfulness, growth and exchange. Convinced there is beauty in all things / people / places, I’m always anticipating the sights and sounds of any place I drift to next!
Name:
Diego Vidal
EDUCATION:
National Tour Guiding and Tourism Management; Naturalist Guide with a mention in Taxonomy and Ornithology; Exchange Student in Senior Year at Saint Fulgence College in Quebec, Canada.
LANGUAGE:
Spanish, English and French.
TOURS LED:
Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Ecuador because of the amazing variety of landscapes, people, weather, fauna and flora; Peru and Bolivia for their colourful markets, ancient history and the majesty of the Andes.
Name:
James Bodnarchuk
EDUCATION:
Shortly after James finished his BA in Psychology and English Language he developed a passion for gardening which led to further studies in Horticulture and then Botany as a lab assistant. He frequently uses the world as his classroom to learn about ancient civilizations, geography, ecology, and history as he travels.
LANGUAGE:
English with lots of practice using nonverbal communication and gestures to charade his way through the rest of the world.
COUNTRIES VISITED:
40+ countries across 5 Continents (and counting!)
TOURS LED:
Throughout the Mediterranean region, including everything from Jordan, Egypt, Israel, Morocco, Spain and Greece.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Nature
1) Galapagos's marine wonderland
2) Namibia's harsh deserts
3) South America's lush Iguazu Waterfalls
4) Patagonia's frigid glaciers
5) South Africa's self-drive safari parks
Cities
1) Beauty of Vancouver, Canada (home)
2) Nature within Cape Town, South Africa
3) History in Berlin, Germany
4) Authenticity of La Paz, Bolivia
5) Culture of Kyoto, Japan
Ancient World
1) Petra - the ancient Nabatean capital city
2) Mayan carvings of Copan, Honduras
3) The endless ancient antiquities of Egypt
4) Mysteries of the Nazca Lines, Peru
5) The sprawling temples of Angkor Wat, Cambodia
ABOUT:
James' insatiable wanderlust is satisfied each year between seasonal jobs at home in beautiful Vancouver, Canada. In the summertime he works outdoors as a beach lifeguard and in the winter he works in an urban forest spreading holiday cheer. Happiest while outside and exploring, he is excited to have the whole world as his workplace as an International Tour Leader for Adventures Abroad.
Name:
Jonathan Hodgson
EDUCATION:
BA in Psychology at McGill University; MBA at the University of British Columbia; self-educated passion for history and culture.
LANGUAGE:
English; conversational French; improving Spanish and Russian. And a decent Scottish accent.
TOURS LED:
I have led tours in over 100 countries over the last 14 years of working for Adventures Abroad on all of the continents except for Antarctica.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Where to begin? Each place has something that makes it a special destination. A few that spring to mind: Kaieteur Falls in Guyana; the snow-covered mountains of Ladakh, India; sipping tea in a chaikhana of the old town of Bukhara, Uzbekistan; and watching the changing colours of Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunset.
ABOUT:
Jonathan has lived much of his life dedicated to the idea that he would rather have a wealth of experiences than a wealth of riches. Having taken up a nomadic lifestyle shortly after finishing his undergraduate degree, he has been on the move on and off over the last 25+ years. The wanderlust has taken him to basing himself in places such as Scotland, Australia and Uzbekistan, and to visiting many more locations around our planet. Now (sort of) settled in Vancouver with his wonderful (and patient) family, he still loves the idea of having the world as his office and always enjoys trying to capture the essence of the locations he travels and tours in with his photography.
Name:
Justin Biehl
LANGUAGE:
English, and improving to a conversational French and German
COUNTRIES VISITED:
Justin spent almost a year in Europe, backpacking through a veritable bevy of countries, cities, towns, and hostels. From tomato filled streets in Valencia to the Hofbräuhaus in Munich, he took his show down under for a year in Australia and New Zealand. After that, he had the opportunity to travel through South East Asia, China, and parts of the Middle East.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
There will always be a space in his heart for Lagos, Portugal and Queenstown, New Zealand. Feel free to ask him why.
ABOUT:
Justin goes by the mantra "It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years" and tries to project that into every tour he leads and destination he experiences.
Name:
Laura Rudderforth
EDUCATION:
English Literature, Art History, Education and PADI Instructor.
LANGUAGE:
English, French, Spanish, Italian, some Tagalog, Thai, Turkish and Mandarin.
TOURS LED:
Iceland, Scotland, Greece, Switzerland, France, Malta, Italy, Adriatic, Spain, Gulf States, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Central Asia, Madagascar, Costa Rica, Panama, Brazil, Argentina, Papua New Guinea, Chile, Myanmar (Burma), Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand & Tibet.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
The Philippines for the fascinating underwater landscapes and life, Sicily for the abundance of delicious cuisine and wealth of antiquity, everywhere on Rapa Nui.
Name:
Lorna Lissner
EDUCATION:
Ongoing.
LANGUAGE:
English and some Spanish.
TOURS LED:
Adriatic, Caucasus, Baltic States, Italy, Turkey, Ethiopia, North Africa, Middle East, Central and South America
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
I love to travel anywhere that is off the beaten trail...Yemen, Columbia, Ladakh and Ethiopia have been a few of my favourites of my recent travels. Drinking butter tea with newly made friends in Ladakh or learning new ways to set a sail in Turkey make this job one of the best you could dream of.
ABOUT:
Lorna has been with Adventures Abroad for over 15 years, working both as a Tour Leader and a destination specialist n the office.
Name:
Martin Charlton
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in Geography; further studies in Archaeology & Anthropology. Life's real education happens outside the classroom.
LANGUAGE:
English and some French & Spanish.
TOURS LED:
Having led tours for Adventures Abroad for almost 25 years, there are few corners of the globe where Martin’s left a stone unturned: everywhere from North Korea to Nauru, Saudi Arabia to Sudan, Guinea-Bissau to French Guiana. With over 200 tours through over 125 countries under his belt, it might be faster to list the regions where he hasn’t led a tour.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
"My love of travel and infectious enthusiasm for different cultures has taken me to over 155 countries. The further off the beaten path, the better. For a favourite place: perhaps South Georgia Island, the Canadian Arctic, or Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic. World's best city = Istanbul!"
ABOUT:
"Don't pack anything that you would be upset to lose, that needs to be ironed, or is encased in glass." - words to live by.
Name:
Melissa Nevison
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Studies (History, Cultural Studies, Languages, Literature)
Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology
LANGUAGE:
English, Emergency Spanish/ German (good in a pinch)
TOURS LED:
Iceland, Italy, Switzerland, Malta, Cuba, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Australia & New Zealand.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Very hard to choose! I love something about everywhere I’ve been, but I definitely have a soft-spot for Cuba and Ireland.
ABOUT:
With a background in history and museums I have worked with groups and given tours for years. I love to travel, to experience the thrill of discovering a new place and to witness its differences. For me, traveling is all about the people, those connections you make with locals and fellow travellers along the way. I prefer to truly immerse myself in the culture! My feeling is that travel is one of the few things in life you can buy that truly enriches you.
Name:
Nicole Boycott
EDUCATION:
Undergrad: Medieval History, Greek and Roman History. Masters: Medieval History
LANGUAGE:
English and French
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
It’s so hard to pick a favourite destination as there are so many factors in making a destination amazing! For history my favourite is Ireland but for nature it is Tanzania, ask me next week and you will get a different answer!
ABOUT:
I have been passionate about travel my whole life because it allows you to immerse yourself in a different world. Travel has inspired me to pursue studies such as history, archaeology, art and art history.
Name:
Ondrej Strejcek
EDUCATION:
Music and History.
LANGUAGE:
English, Czech, Slovak, Russian; some German, Polish, Italian, and Spanish.
TOURS LED:
Poland, Austria, Ukraine, Moldova, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Russia, Baltic States and Italy.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
The Czech Republic - a rapidly developing but still very cultural and historical destination.
Name:
Pam Schewe
LANGUAGE:
Pam speaks English and can get by in both French and Spanish. Pam is also rather proud of the fact that she can say “thank you” in at least 40 languages.
COUNTRIES VISITED:
The scratch-off map on her wall now has more than 70 countries revealed. Personal trips have ranged from active adventures in the Himalayas and Andes to cultural escapes in India and Asia. Of course there’s also the quest to find the best beach in the South Pacific and quietly enjoy a hammock there. Life goals include visiting more than 100 of the nations on our planet.
TOURS LED:
Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Central & Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, Caucasus, Iceland, Caribbean Islands, the Guyana's, "The Five Stan's" & Southern Africa.
ABOUT:
Pam spent many years working in radio broadcasting in Vancouver but decided that instead of working in order to travel, she would be much happier traveling for work. The only real difference between the two careers is that now she can tell immediately when her jokes are not funny. “Is this mic on…??”
Name:
Peter Barathan
EDUCATION:
Business & Sports Management.
LANGUAGE:
English, passable French, slowly learning Afrikaans and Zulu.
COUNTRIES VISITED:
Almost a member of the 'Century Club', with extensive travel throughout Europe, the Middle East, Southern Africa and South East Asia.
TOURS LED:
Adriatic, Albania, Balkans, Baltic States, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Caucasus, Iran, Eastern Europe, Mediterranean, New Zealand, Scandinavia, Southeast Asia, India, the Gulf States, the 'Microstates' of Europe, throughout Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Southern Africa has become my new home; no other place offers such diverse topography, flora and fauna. Croatia is my go-to for a relaxing, European getaway, but when I'm craving good food, I'll head to Singapore.
Name:
Peter Cercek
EDUCATION:
Always learning something new
LANGUAGE:
Croatian-Serbian, English
COUNTRIES VISITED:
Outside of Europe I have always been fascinated by Asia and its cultures. During the past 10 year travels I have visited most of southern, south eastern and eastern Asia. My job as a tour leader has enabled me to visit several of these countries on multiple occasions ...such as India, Cambodia, Vietnam (visited more than 15 times. I have led a few tours to the western hemisphere and a few to North Africa, but my heart stays home for the summer and in Asia for the winter.
TOURS LED:
Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Bahamas, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Vietnam, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, China, Indonesia and Malaysia
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
India
ABOUT:
Traveling has been the name of the game for me since my late teens. Before I became a tour guide I tried to explore as much of the world as possible, but with every step I took I realized what a wonderful country I live in. Not to say that I mind packing my backpack and heading to a warm place when the winter arrives at home, but I´m also very happy every time I head back. Never forget where you come from but also have the courage to: “Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain.
Name:
Rachel Bertsch
LANGUAGE:
English.
COUNTRIES VISITED:
Over 80 countries on six continents with trips ranging from active adventures in the Himalayas and Andes, cultural escapes in Europe and Asia to finding the best beach in the South Pacific.
TOURS LED:
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Switzerland, Portugal, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, China, Gulf States, Morocco, Cuba, Guyana's, the South Pacific, and throughout all of Central America.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Whether it is hearing the call to prayer in Istanbul, smelling the rain-forests of the Inca Trail, feeling the sun setting on the African plains, watching the kaleidoscope of colours on any street in India, or tasting a freshly baked scone smothered with Devonshire cream in England, I love the destinations that offer something unique to experience.
ABOUT:
Raised in small town British Columbia, her travels also include living on two continents and aboard a cruise ship sailing the high seas.
Name:
Robert Ogden
EDUCATION:
Recreation Management.
LANGUAGE:
English, French and learning Czech from my 2 children.
TOURS LED:
Over 50 countries. Everywhere from Austria to Zambia.
ABOUT:
A planned 3 month back packing trip to Europe in 1988 turned into years of working as a hotel barge captain on canals and rivers of Europe , hotel manager in the French Alps, fisherman in Australia, sailor in Greece, tour operator in London and international tour leader based in Canada. My latest and biggest adventure is raising my children.
Name:
Rustem Baksoy
EDUCATION:
Ongoing; TESL certification.
LANGUAGE:
Turkish and English.
COUNTRIES VISITED:
Throughout Southeast Asia and Southeastern Europe.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Istanbul, Turkey (because there's no place like home).
ABOUT:
Rustem has been leading tours for more than 20 years, and he has a wealth of guiding experience in his native Turkey. When he's not on the road, you can find Rustem working as a translator for TV channels, film festivals and publishers. Over the years he has also translated several books into Turkish.
Name:
Sama Mounib
EDUCATION:
School of life with a side dish of MBA in International Hospitality and Tourism Management and a TEFL Certification.
LANGUAGE:
English, French and Arabic. Some Spanish and German and bits of Japanese and Italian.
TOURS LED:
Throughout the Mediterranean, Western & Central Europe, Mongolia, North Africa, the South Pacific, and the Middle East.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Iceland – the geological mystery of the land of ice and fire, the friendly locals and the yummy food. Egypt – I am proud to be a descendant of such a historical and culturally rich civilization. Japan – the most humble people I have had the pleasure to meet… oh and the food!
ABOUT:
Having lived in nine countries on four continents, Sama takes great pride in the exposure she had to all the different cultures. Her thirst for knowledge and passion for travel have allowed her to see and experience so much more than she could have dreamed of… and she’s only just begun!
Name:
Serra Hughes
EDUCATION:
Middle Eastern and Islamic History and English Literature.
LANGUAGE:
English, French and Mandarin.
TOURS LED:
Throughout Southeast and East Asia, the South Pacific, the Middle East, East Africa, Madagascar, Ethiopia, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Israel, Greece, Italy, Malta, Cuba & Atlantic Canada!
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Tej honey wine in Lalibela, Ethiopia; the vast, supernatural beauty of Wadi Rum, Jordan; sailing down the Nile on a felucca; the jaw-dropping futuristic skylines of Hong Kong and Shanghai.....and whatever/wherever is next!
ABOUT:
Currently based in Stockholm, Serra has been leading tours all over the world for Adventures Abroad for the past 15 years. She is currently balancing tour leading part-time while pursuing a graduate degree in Sweden.
Name:
Sierra Searing
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of International Business with a Minor in Spanish. The degree also included spending a year studying abroad in Chile.
LANGUAGE:
English, Spanish, and some French & German.
COUNTRIES VISITED:
Sierra has travelled through 44 countries on 5 continents. She has hiked through jaw-dropping Iceland, slept in an old prison off the coast of Colombia, befriended a rescued kinkajou in the highland jungle of Panama, been stung by a jellyfish in Sri Lanka, feasted on the delectable street food of Georgetown, Malaysia, and camped alongside guanacos in Patagonia.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
This is Sierra's least favourite question. It is impossible to choose between the mystery and serenity of Peru, the spectacular wildlife sightings of South Africa, and the impossible construction of Meteora, Greece. She enjoys every destination in its own unique way and has yet to find a country she didn’t fall in love with.
ABOUT:
Sierra's dream in life is to explore every corner of the globe. When not travelling (and also while travelling), she loves the outdoors, wildlife, and photography and spends most weekends hiking, no matter the season or weather.
Name:
Silke Taeter
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Education, but I have learned so much more from my years of traveling around the world!
LANGUAGE:
English, German, Spanish and French
COUNTRIES VISITED:
35+ countries on five continents. Everything from cultural escapes in Europe to camping adventures in Australia and backpacking escapes in Asia. I've rambled across North Africa and have enjoyed road trips and cycling adventures in Latin America & North America.
TOURS LED:
Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Malaysia, Indonesia, Switzerland, Poland, Baltic States, Denmark, Finland, Norway & Sweden
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
It’s so hard to pick! Perhaps Spain for the amazing architecture & interesting cities, la joie de vivre of the locals, traditions that are still very much alive, and of course Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia. Mexico, because there is a perfect mix of friendly and welcoming locals, a delicious (and spicy) cuisine, vibrant culture, stunning nature and ancient history. Canada’s Yukon, for the incredible wilderness. There is nothing better than canoeing down an unspoiled river, hiking up one of the nameless mountains or spending a night under a million stars while the northern lights dance above you.
ABOUT:
After working as a teacher in my home country, Belgium, I headed out for what was supposed to be one sabbatical year! Eight years later I find myself having learned two foreign languages, hiked up Southeast Asia’s tallest mountain, mustered cattle in Australia, volunteered in an orphanage in Guatemala, found a second home in Canada’s far north and much more…
Name:
Stephen Scrogings
EDUCATION:
Visual Arts and Sociology.
LANGUAGE:
English and Japanese
TOURS LED:
Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
I am fascinated by the art and culture of Asia, and in particular Japan. The far north of Japan is one of the region's most intriguing areas.
Name:
Subash Tamang
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts (Geography & Economics).
LANGUAGE:
Nepali , Hindi and English.
TOURS LED:
Throughout the entire Himalayan region, including places such as; Darjeeling, Sikkim, Bhutan, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Tibet, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Kumoan and Rajasthan.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Watching the sunrise over the Kanchenjunga from Tonglu in Darjeeling, especially the first rays touching the mountain.
Name:
Thokozani 'TK' Mdluli
EDUCATION:
National Certificate in Tourism. Level 4 Guiding: Nature and Culture - FGASA (Field Guide Association Of Southern Africa).
LANGUAGE:
English and IsiZulu
TOURS LED:
Throughout all corners of South Africa and Eswatini (Swaziland)
ABOUT:
'I started working as a nature conservationist at Mkuze Game Reserve in South Africa in 1996. In 1999 I started working as a site guide leading bird watching tours throughout the Reserve. In 2001 I began my training to become a Field/Game Ranger, and I worked for different game reserves around KwaZulu-Natal (Zululand). I later upgraded my qualifications to 'provincial guiding' as both a nature and cultural guide. In 2017 I completed my qualifications as a National Guide in South Africa. My biggest dream is to be able to travel the world, but right now the world comes to me in South Africa.
Name:
Victor Romagnoli
EDUCATION:
HBA English BA History
LANGUAGE:
Being able to speak several languages has made travelling an enriching experience; the conversations one can so easily slip into with locals - who come from all walks of life - adds greatly to my feel for a place.
TOURS LED:
Over a span of almost 30 years, I have lead tours virtually all over the globe.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Some of my favourite tours just come into being suddenly as a result of a request; someone will ask me to put together an itinerary that will include the highlights of several countries and the next thing you know we have, for example, a tour to Uruguay, Paraguay & Bolivia, or Lesotho, Namibia & Botswana. Sometimes I will be asked to arrange a detailed itinerary to just one region within a country - like a close up look at Sicily or Crete or the Basque Country or Newfoundland. Without the keen curiosity that so many of you travellers have, none of these "spontaneous" tours would come into being. But they do.
ABOUT:
I love the excitement of getting up each morning on a tour and not knowing exactly how a day will unfold. It keeps me on my toes so to speak, and adds a breath of excitement to each day on tour. With almost 30 years of tour leading under my belt, I thank all of you for being a part of this exciting journey.
Name:
Yasemin Reis
EDUCATION:
Social Anthropology & Cultural Studies
LANGUAGE:
English & Turkish
TOURS LED:
Yasemin has been leading tours throughout Western and Eastern Turkey for almost 25 years!
ABOUT:
Also a translator, Yasemin has worked for Discovery Channel Turkey, Nippon TV and several film festivals. She has published several articles presenting an anthropological look at the confluences of medicine, medical culture, history, myth, religion and art, in Asklepios: Journal of Medical Culture, Plan B Publications, Istanbul.
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