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Trekking guide and Travel, Tour Operator at Nepal Gateway Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
I am a trekking Guide and adventure traveller from Nepal. I have been Handling Adventure Trekking, Expeditions, cultural, and Wildlife Tours in Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan since 2006. I love showing new people new places and giving them experiences they'll never forget. I have several past and current clients recommending me and my team, whom you can contact directly. This is, in fact, our best advertisement. Now I am working with smaller and more private groups through this. I love to travel around the world and share my experiences.
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Co-Founder at Unique NOLA Tours
I build things from scratch. I get things done.
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Founder at Little Lost Travel
Car-free & Scotland outdoor travel expert Founder of Little Lost Travel, a go-to resource for car-free and sustainable outdoor travel in Scotland with 20,000+ monthly readers. With over a decade exploring Scotland’s outdoors, I share practical advice on train journeys, accessible walks, and ethical wildlife experiences. My goal is to inspire deeper connections with nature and encourage responsible travel that safeguards Scotland’s landscapes and wildlife.
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Blogger at CheckinAway
Passionate traveller and co-founder of CheckinAway.com, where I share detailed reviews and guides for upscale hotels and unique destinations. Exploring the world one trip at a time—here to share insights and help you plan unforgettable adventures!
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Founder at The Sustainabilitist
Thomas Lu is a systems thinker, entrepreneur, the author of The Personal Sustainability Handbook and the founder of The Sustainabilitist (sustainabilitist.com), a project dedicated to sustainabilize the many different facets of human activities. A musician, polyglot, theorist and troubleshooter by hobby, his need for sustainability has led him to a general philosophy for tackling human challenges.
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Founder at GermanPedia
I’m Ankit Goyal, founder of GermanPedia, a platform built to help expats settle in Germany with confidence. I specialise in simplifying German bureaucracy, housing, taxes, and everyday life topics. My work centres on making reliable, practical information accessible for people moving to or living in Germany.
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Travel Writer at Wacky Travel
Howdy! I'm Joey, a freelance writer, content strategist, and podcaster with 10+ years of experience. I write compelling stories for cloud and finserv, HR, home, and travel companies. With my background in PR and marketing, I can hone in on your brand's strengths. I'm also a strong interviewer and ghostwriter and love helping executives build their personal voice.Looking to bring in more business? I'll partner with you on a content and SEO strategy that delivers what potential customers are looking for — then we'll action the heck out of it.Got a mountain of data or a lengthy webinar to sift through? I'll turn it into easily digestible content with strong data analysis and research.Need the perfect voice for that social media video to go viral? I'll use my professional home studio to bring your brand to life. You're doing great work. Let's make sure the world knows about it. Get in touch: jaheld24@gmail.com.
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World Traveler (38 Countries) & FORA Travel Advisor at See The Pyramids
Hannah Snyder Wernecke is a Partner at Snyder Funeral Homes, Ohio’s largest family-owned funeral group, and a fourth-generation funeral director who has written thousands of obituaries published nationwide. She helps families across Ohio through life’s hardest moments while also leading the firm’s digital strategy and brand innovation. Outside of funeral service, Hannah is a world traveler (38 countries, all Seven Wonders), keeps a digital scrapbook at SeeThePyramids.org, co-creates the musical duo Vin Fiz (streaming everywhere), and co-founded the history-inspired apparel brand GhostedbyHistory.com (👻⏳🪡). Hannah speaks Spanish, ranks among the top 10% of Unsplash contributors for her travel photography, and is proudly married to Dantan Wernecke—a historian, French and Farsi linguist, and superb home chef. Her favorite film is Clue—because life rarely has just one ending.
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Founder & Travel Expert at TRAVI World Founder & Travel Expert
Founder of TRAVI World, a comprehensive travel guide platform covering 17+ destinations worldwide. With expertise in global tourism trends, destination insights, and travel industry analysis, I provide in-depth knowledge on hotels, attractions, and experiences across Dubai, UAE, Bali, and other popular destinations. Passionate about helping travelers discover authentic experiences and make informed travel decisions.
Owner at Adios Adventure Travel
My specialty is following travel trends and tracking tickets at Machu Picchu. About 10 years ago I started tracking the data to see how many people visited Machu Picchu, when they visited and where did they come from. I found some interesting gaps in the information I collected and the data being reported to the public. Since 2007 I've been working with native Peruvian tour guide, Vidal Jaquehua, to organize trips for small groups to South America. Including Machu Picchu, Inca Trail, Amazon jungle, Lake Titicaca, Galapagos Islands, Easter Island and Patagonia. Vidal and I collaborate almost daily to set up our groups. Our friendship has bloomed into respectful appreciation for each other's culture and world view. We often joke that we are opposite ends of the same bridge that our groups traverse between the modern western world and the ancient world of the Inca. We both understand the role that tourism plays in preserving the remnants of ancient cultures. On the Adios Adventure Travel website, we have a blog that features the latest information and updates about tickets, hiking permits and travel news that affects people traveling to Machu Picchu. When shuttle buses or train services are suspended, we're on it. People want to know how it will affect them. We are "fixers" and we often assist travelers when they make mistakes or come across situations they don't know how to handle. For instance, if trains to Machu Picchu are suspended how can people get to Machu Picchu? Are there back roads? Many travelers try to combine more than one destination on their big adventure trips to South America. such as, is it possible to visit Machu Picchu and Easter Island on the same trip? We know how to put together multiple destinations efficiently.
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Owner at Skip The Line Tickets
Founder of SkipTheLine.Tickets, a travel comparison site focused on skip-the-line and fast-track tickets for major attractions worldwide. Specializes in entry systems, wait times, ticket types, and when skip-the-line access is or isn’t worth it for travelers.
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Certified Pro Travel Advisor, Founder at Christina Gales Travel
Christina Gales is a luxury travel advisor and founder of Christina Gales Travel, a boutique travel consultancy specializing in European itineraries, Caribbean escapes, elevated family travel, milestone celebrations, and luxury ocean and river cruises. A Fora and Virtuoso-affiliated advisor based outside Chicago, Christina has planned hundreds of trips across 20+ countries and serves over 100 clients nationwide. With extensive destination training across Europe, the Caribbean, Iceland, Hawaii, and Mexico—plus specialist certifications in luxury travel, cruise planning, and ecotourism—she brings both breadth and depth to every journey. Her preferred status with 8,500+ hotels, resorts, and cruise lines globally allows her to secure exclusive perks and VIP experiences for clients. As both a travel professional and mother of five, Christina is frequently sought after for her expertise in family travel strategy, multi-generational trip design, and making luxury travel approachable for real families. She speaks regularly on European travel planning, destination trends, the psychology of travel, and the shift toward meaningful, purpose-driven travel experiences. Her itineraries favor local culture, boutique hospitality, and personalized experiences over mass-market tourism. Known for her warm, collaborative approach and concierge-level support, Christina helps travelers feel confident, connected, and inspired—from dream to departure to memories that last a lifetime
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Travel Blogger at Sojourns With Sue
Sue Calvert is the founder of Sojourns With Sue, a travel blog and YouTube channel inspiring women over 50 to embrace solo travel with confidence, humor, and curiosity. She covers solo adventures across Europe and the U.S., with a special love for big-city energy and the charm of small-town escapes. By blending safety advice, practical tips, and a touch of wit, Sue helps midlife women discover destinations, hotels, and strategies that make traveling alone not only doable but deeply rewarding.
Travel Consultant at self-emlpoyed
With 25 years in the travel industry across Europe, I have recently started my own business as a travel consultant. Leveraging my experiences as a tour guide in France, Norway and the Benelux, as well as resort work in other countries, I now help plan itineraries for independent travelers to Europe,
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Cycling expert at Cycling Thread
I am a cycling tourist, blogger, journalist, author in National Geographic Traveler, speaker at tourism fairs and travel festivals. Everything I do is related to cycling tourism. I pay a lot of attention to road cycling infrastructure.
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Luxury Wellness Travel Expert at Tim Kroeger Media LLC
Tim Kroeger is the founder of Universal Traveller and a luxury wellness travel specialist based in Bangkok. After 15+ years of nonstop travel across 110+ countries, constant flights and jet lag pushed him to shift from chasing “more places” to protecting better energy. Today, he writes and speaks about travel recovery—how sleep, nervous system regulation, movement, and environment determine whether a trip restores you or drains you. He reviews luxury wellness hotels and spas through a performance lens, combining firsthand testing with expert insights from Beyond the Spa and global industry roundups.
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Travel Writer at The Middle Age Wanderer
I have a role as a senior Risk and Assurance Advisor at Wesley Mission Queensland. I have been a Forensic Accountant with over 25 years experience in litigation support, fraud investigation, fraud risk assessments and criminal defence. I have a special interest in preventing fraud in Not-for-Profit organisations.
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Owner at Sun Divers Roatan
I'm Natalie Shuman, owner and operator of Sun Divers Roatan. My husband Shannon and I took ownership in January 2021 and transformed Sun Divers into Roatan's first-ever PADI Eco Center, proving that world-class diving and meaningful conservation go hand in hand. As a PADI instructor and coral ambassador trainer, I lead with a clear mission: deliver exceptional diving experiences while maintaining unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Our concierge-style service, small group sizes (maximum six divers per guide), and meticulous attention to detail remove all friction from a dive vacation so guests focus on unforgettable underwater adventures. I serve on the board of the Roatan Marine Park and hold the designation of Inland Ocean Ambassador. As co-founder of Roatan's Eco-Safe Sunscreen Coalition, I've helped drive regional policy changes that protect our reefs. These partnerships represent tangible action: over 500 coral fragments restored last season, monthly beach cleanups, routine Dive Against Debris events, and our ROA GIRLS DIVE! scholarship program providing local women and girls with scuba certifications. We've earned TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice honors eight years running and won the Golden Buoy Award every year since 2019 for raising the most funds for local nonprofits. Guests consistently tell us we stand out for professionalism, passion, and genuine conservation commitment. What drives me is creating a dive operation where safety, service, and sustainability define every experience. This isn't greenwashing. It's deliberate action backed by results. My goal: position Sun Divers as the beacon for eco dive centers globally, proving that concierge-style adventures and ocean protection aren't competing priorities—they're inseparable.
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Founder & Managing Director at Honeymoon Islands, Inc.
Since my inception into the travel business 45+ years ago, I have always had an unwavering passion for luxury travel experiences and making my clients happy. I derive the greatest pleasure in the feedback that I get from my clients. Beside my love of travel, I am romantic at heart. It is my unwavering passion for romance, travel, unique experiences that led me to create my business Honeymoon Islands, Inc. I think what separates me from other luxury travel advisors is my genuine love for what I do and making people happy. More important than the professional accolades, I live and breathe romance & travel and the finer things in life. I will go the distance to ensure that the travel experiences I put together for my clients creates memories for them that transcend lifetimes!
Travel Insurance Expert at Yonder Travel Insurance
I’ve spent over seven years at Yonder Travel Insurance mastering the 'fine print' so travelers don't have to. My expertise lies in deconstructing complex policy language into clear, actionable advice, whether I’m recommending the ideal plan for a unique itinerary or guiding a client through the intricacies of the claims process. By maintaining key partnerships with top insurance providers, I stay at the forefront of industry trends to provide unbiased, expert insights that help travelers maximize their benefits and navigate the unexpected with confidence. I use this experience to craft insightful responses on behalf of Yonder to further educate the public on travel insurance, which you can explore in my featured articles section.
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