Guides
B&R guides are an exceptional group. They are consummate hosts, mind readers and raconteurs. Think teachers, painters, travel writers, architects, botanists and biologists. You should see their CVs. They’ve lived all over the world. They speak a gazillion languages. And they’re ridiculously fun to be around. Here are just some of B&R’s talented guides:
AGUSTIN CALVETTIAfter studying anthropology at the University of Buenos Aires, Agustin followed in the footsteps of George Butterfield, abandoning academia in favour of more hedonistic endeavours. But ever inquisitive, for Agustin ‘hedonism’ means assisting archaeologists and palaeontologists with field work when he’s not busy researching or guiding for B&R. | ALESSIO FRANGIONIAlessio is an experienced guide, veterinarian, and carpenter with a keen ability to put the intricacies of local life into context. This Italian has been seeing the world and guiding with B&R for over 10 years. He loves to hike, bike, fix up old houses and really get to the heart of the region, and its people. | ALEX GIESSWENGrowing up amidst the Tyrolean Alps but now living in the heart of Japan, this Austrian’s thirst for adventure is infectious. Case in point: this ski instructor, social worker, photographer, and cyclocross addict has hiked and biked his way across Alaska, Australia, Europe and Asia, with the photos to prove it! |
ALEX GRAEFEAlex is a Berliner who loves all things Tuscan and spends his winters biking in New Zealand. Having guided over 25 trips, he recently returned from biking in Argentina and Brazil. He is such a kind-hearted and caring person, he even drove a dog home after it joined the group walking. | ALICE VAN DER VOORTAlice was born in the royal town of The Hague. Growing up in Holland meant learning to ride a bike and to skate right after learning to walk. Being a real Flying Dutch(wo)man, she has lived in many parts of the world and now has her principal residence in Italy. Her penchant for dancing on tables is legendary. | ALVARO DIEZAlvaro is a member of the Triathlon team at his University and has run more marathons than he can remember! This athletic Spaniard prefers travelling off the beaten path and uses his bike as his main mode of transportation. |
AMANDA GARYTo say Amanda Gary’s resume is varied would be understating things slightly. Unless, of course, you know someone else who’s CV includes ski patroller, bookkeeper, a stint in a lawyer’s office, Italian tutor, freelance writer and, briefly, sandwich board-wearing empanada saleswoman. Such diversity has been a driving force in Amanda’s career and has translated into her travels. Now based in Buenos Aires, the native of Malibu, California has guided more than 20 trips in regions ranging from Italy to Ireland. | AMINA ABDELJAWADCare to have that phrase translated into six languages? Meet Amina, our inveterate adventure-seeker from Sweden whose irrepressible enthusiasm has found her diving to the depths of Lake Malawi, high atop the hills of Burgundy on her bike, and shaking it down in the dance clubs of Andalucia. Now, how would you translate ‘dynamo’? | ANGELO SCIMIANow based in Barcelona by way of Amsterdam, Paris, Rome, London and of course his native Italy, Angelo manages a “secret gourmet restaurant” when he’s not guiding for B&R. (We can’t tell you more about it because he’s sworn us to secrecy.) In addition to secret restaurateur, he harbours a deep love of music—so don’t be surprised if a guitar should emerge from a B&R van while on trip. |
BENJAMIN GARNAUDBorn in Provence, Ben started travelling in infancy and hasn’t slowed down since. After ten years of roaming Africa, East Asia and the islands of the Indian Ocean working in international development, he assures us that he’s finally settled down in the French Alps, but who does he think he’s kidding? If we know one thing it’s that for the average B&R guide “settled down” is simply parlance for “this is where I leave most of my stuff.” We get him. | CATHERINE KNIGHTThere’s no such thing as the off season for this high-octane American who mountain bikes, runs, hikes, kayaks, swims, skates, and snowboards her way around the world. Now based in Spain, Catherine’s background in education and hospitality, including a stint running her own café in Madrid, makes her a welcome addition to the B&R guide pool. | CHRISTINA NICKFrom sculptor and art teacher, to wildlife guide and naturalist for the Provincial Parks of Canada, Christina’s life experiences are comprehensive. Her talent shines through in her artwork and outlook on life as she continuously searches the world for inspiration. Christina has led biking and hiking trips in France, Spain and the Galapagos Islands—her illustrations have appeared in B&R brochures and our favourite adorns a wall at the Toronto office! |
CHRISTOPHER LITTChris traded busy Toronto streets for the open roads of Europe when he joined B&R, to say nothing of the equipment upgrade—freed from his pedicab (a pedal-powered taxi for two) it’s safe to say he’s now enjoying our new fleet of Bianchis. He’s always preferred two wheels to three anyway; an avid cyclist, he’s ridden across Canada and up the Pacific Coast Highway in addition to roads in France and Switzerland. | DALE SHERROWA Peace Corps Volunteer in Nicaragua, Dale is an adventure seeker whose passion revolves around learning the intricacies of people, culture, and most importantly local cuisine. An avid surfer and snowboarder, he can just as easily explain corporate finance as Volnay Premier Cru. | DAMIEN BURELDamien Burel started his career on a bike as a postman before becoming a firefighter in France. After, he decided to follow his passion for wine and spent years as a vineyard worker in New Zealand and more recently, in Burgundy. He is now based back in his hometown, Brittany. |
DANA QUINNAfter spending 10 years in the ultra-dynamic world of insurance consulting, Dana started guiding for B&R and is still at it many, many trips later. Now—when she’s not hanging out in Southern France —she can be found guiding biking and hiking trips around the beautiful terrain of Italy (and Greece, Ireland, Croatia, Croatia, Vietnam…). | DANE TREDWAYDane’s travels have taken him across the globe, from Cape Town to Katmandu, to London and finally back to Toronto where he’s settled now. Dane’s love for the outdoors and sense of adventure are infectious. He’s a runner and skier who loves trekking, spelunking, and scuba diving, but at heart, he’s also a creative guy who has an equal appreciation for photography, a hidden-gem hotel and a farm-to-table meal. Dane is a Toronto native and a writer when not guiding for B&R. | DANIELA ANDREWSThis hardy Canadian has skiied and snowshoed her way from northern peaks to southern shores, where she surfs and practices yoga, along with perfecting her serve on the tennis courts. Daniela, who has also worked in copywriting and branding, has most recently settled in (for now!) in beautiful Italy as one of B&R’s guides. | .
DAVIDE FRANCOA native Piemontese, you might say Davide is trained in the art of going slow. But this highly caffeinated barista, skiier, snowboarder and kitesurfing instructor’s personality indicates otherwise! His quick wit, enthusiasm and love of puns makes for endless entertainment on the road. | DEBBIE VANVAERENBERGHDebbie recently finished a one-year trip through Asia starting in Moscow visiting China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines, Taiwan and Indonesia. Her favourite part? Teaching English to monks in Laos. | DENIS LUCCANTONIYou’ll be excused if you can’t keep up with Denis, given he is a former Olympian and short track speed skater who won the European Championships not so long ago. A natural athlete who loves biking, hiking, surfing and, of course, skating, Denis guides summer trips and then spends his winters teaching skiing in the French Alps. Seriously. Oh, he’s also fluent in French and Spanish. |
DIEGO GRAUHailing from a small Castilian town, Diego gave up a career in biology, but not his lifelong obsession with the subject, when he began guiding trips in Africa. While he’s always been athletic, he says “many things fell into place” when he took up cycling and “found the simple and pure happiness that the path brings you.” (Around these parts we actually refer to “the path” as the slow road, but Diego’s new, so we’ll let it slide.) | EDOARDO BAUSANIEdoardo can ask for a glass of wine in no less than five languages, with the credentials to boot: Chianti-born, he’s also worked for a small family-run winery in his home region. Now based in Germany, he recently accomplished a 220-kilometre ride with other fellow vintage bike enthusiasts (in vintage woolies to boot). | EDOARDO BOTTALICOHailing from Milan but now based in Denmark, Edoardo has done it all: this ex-pro football (a.k.a. soccer) player has sailed (and swum!) the canals of Copenhagen as a guide, rides his bike every day and has a passion for backcountry hiking and making music. (It’s entirely possible he could serenade you in Italian, English, Danish, or all three languages if you ask him nicely.) |
ERNESTO FUCCIIf you wanted to sum up Ernesto by conventional standards you might start by addressing his most pressing job: that as the proprietor of a farm in the south of Italy where he works with olive oil and aromatic herbs. Things start to get a little more fluid when you bring in his occasional yoga retreats (all organized by him), his work as a private chef, his predilection for languages (a cool five), his academic background (diplomacy and human-rights)—and perhaps the tip of the hat (for us, at least): a love of long-distance biking. | FANNY VIRETSwiss-born, Fanny’s natural curiosity has led her to some of the world’s most out-there destinations: she lived in the Congo for six months while working with Médecins Sans Frontières, she rode her bike through Georgia’s Caucasus mountains and the Tian Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan. But she feels most happy in her own Swiss Alps, where you will find her biking during the summer months or skiing in the winter. | FLORIAN MARBACHA former professional swimmer, Florian claims rock climbing and surfing are his true passions. After falling in love with nature’s beauty in New Zealand, he now travels the world in search of the perfect rock climbing or cycling experience! |
FRANCESCO MIRANDOLIAn Italian by origin, Francesco has tried on many hats on his journey to becoming a B&R guide: restaurant manager, real estate agent, and linguist. Something profound happened when he reached Japan, where he worked at a language school and a karate instructor—something he practises daily, along with the art of taiko, Japanese drumming. | GABRIEL SCHWARTZFrom Canada to Europe, speaking five languages to boot, this former varsity track-and-fielder and rugby player has also worked as a bike courier and run a kitchen. You’ll find him outdoors rock climbing, doing Ashtanga yoga, or on a solo jaunt (most recently, he biked from Madrid to Amsterdam). | GERARDO AMORTEGUIGerardo is an avid cyclist who is particularly passionate about Ultimate Frisbee – a sport which has taken him around the world. This athlete is also an intellect who has completed his Bachelor of Science in electronic engineering and a masters of science in remote sensing. |
GIACOMO FANOGiacomo is an avid traveller and certified sport climbing instructor who enjoys rock climbing, sailing and skiing, but he believes that the best way to see the world is on a bicycle. (We concur). A rarity as a true Venice native, Giacomo can be found guiding throughout Italy – Puglia, Tuscany, Piemonte, the Dolomites and his home-Venice. | GIORGIA PECORAROHailing from Palermo, Sicily, Giorgia holds a doctorate in Social Anthropology from the University of Madrid. Her interest in travel began in her teenage years, as she travelled around the world as a competitive rower. She now resides back in Sicily, where she loves sharing her passion for travel (and cycling!) with others. | GLYN MANWARING-JONESA Toronto native, Glyn first felt the travel bug’s bite while spending his youth canoeing in northern Ontario. (To this day he refuses to acknowledge that they were probably just mosquito bites; we don’t have the heart to tell him.) His love of music took him first to Montreal, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in music, and then to Brazil, where he honed his ear for both music and Portuguese. |
JACOPO DI LORENZOGrowing up, Rome-born Jacopo “Jay” Di Lorenzo wanted to be an explorer. With that childhood dream in mind, he embarked on his first exploration in 2006 and hasn’t looked back. His travels have taken him from Kenyan missions to Australian horse farms and Thai beaches. Today Jay lists adapting to new cultures and environments as his addiction, and biking and paragliding as his interests, among others. | JEFF VOLKU.S.-born, Spain-based Jeff is a real cyclepath: he’s pedalled from Senegal to South America, through Alaska, and from Argentina to Brazil. Other adventures include walking the Camino de Santiago, a full year of farming in France, and trekking through Oceania and the Americas. Along the way, he’s picked up seven new languages—and we bet you’ll never guess which ones (Catalan, Pulaar, Mandinka, or Wolof, anyone?). | JOÃO CARVALHOThis Portuguese adventurer doesn’t have an ‘off’ switch: he’s hiked the Himalayas, Europe and the Balkans; cycled the Camino de Santiago; climbed the Alps; worked in forest fire prevention; volunteered in Africa; taught in Vietnam and India…and even found time along the way to complete his masters in electronic engineering. |
JOHN BROOKSJohn was born in Boston and in the best of local tradition has remained a diehard Red Sox fan. After earning a degree in classical music, John spent three years learning French in Paris and coming to appreciate the European lifestyle. He fell into guiding to prolong his stay in Europe and after some 20 years leading trips throughout Western Europe, he’s settled in Burgundy where he manages a small wine domaine. | JULIE MICHAUXJulie grew up in a family of painters which explains her endless searching for artistic inspiration in her travels and in nature. Passionate and spontaneous, she likes to spend her time meeting new people, riding her bike and painting portraits and landscapes. | KALINA JUZWIAKThough a Brazilian by birth, Kalina considers her upbringing to be a triple-culture mix of Brazilian, Swiss & Polish. Perhaps that’s why she’s so dynamic as a guide—moving seamlessly between cultures, contexts and languages. With a background in architecture, she recently turned her attention exclusively to the art world—producing installations around the globe and selling to private clients. |
KAROLINA ŠUŠAKarolina Šuša was born in Opatija, the oldest tourist town in Croatia. By profession she is an English teacher, by vocation a contemporary dancer, and by character a nature lover and a very active type. Guiding active tours has provided her with an opportunity to combine her passions towards language, exercise, adventure and meeting new people. | KATJA PHILIPPKatja, a German living in Montreal, is an avid cyclist who can’t imagine being without her bike. Professionally, she is a graphic artist and web designer. She spends her free time practicing Capoeira Angola, Qi Gong and meditation practices. | KATRIN PUETZKatrin’s resume reads like a work of epic fiction; four years of cabinet-making, cheese maker in the Swiss Alps, catcher of Australian bulls in the Outback, PhD student in the field of biogas solutions…wow! Luckily for us, the German national (based in Ethiopia, of course) has found the time between her extensive travels, adventures, studies and penchant for ultimate Frisbee to lend us her expert guiding skills. |
LAURA MANZANO OUTEIRALAfter completing her studies in tourism Laura became a freelance tour guide in Paris. Since, she has been licensed as a lecturer for the National Museums Network in France in four languages. Her travels have taken her from China to Ethiopia where she frequently supports local charities. | LEWIS EVANSA man whose backyard for guiding includes France, Italy and Spain, Lewis is a battle-hardened traveller who has many entertaining chapters of his travel escapades to share with others. Hitchhiking races to Amsterdam, intrepid bike tours, theatre productions in Switzerland and one notorious story that involves a flamenco dancer—this is just the tip of the iceberg. Best inquire further in an up close and personal sort of way. | LORENZO SANTAMARIABorn in Sicily, “adopted” by Venice and now based in Copenhagen, Lorenzo has been on the move from an early age. While his travels have taken him all over the world, the themes that permeate his adventures have always been a thirst for knowledge, a propensity for music and an absolute love of people. |
LUCA INNOCENTILuca has travelled extensively but his most memorable trip was hitchhiking his way from Asia to Italy, passing through Vietnam, China, Kyrgyzstan, Iran, Croatia and everything in between! | MANNY SALORIOTravelling and teaching has been the story of Emmanuel’s life. An American with Italian roots, he has worked and wandered through Italy, Scotland, Spain and Brazil, and most recently has been guiding in South America. His athletic pursuits are many, but his favourite are ice hockey and—like a true Italian—soccer. | MARC BOEHMEUtterly at home out of doors, Marc is a German who moved next door to Austria for the snowboarding. You’ll find him hiking and cycling the mountains for fun, and, as befits a true B&R guide, he has travelled all across Europe (as well as Indonesia) and is a passionate advocate for our environment and the world we live in. |
MARCOS GRELLETIf there’s one thing Marco loves more than the natural world, it’s writing about it. With a masters in literature and an undergraduate degree in biology, he’s spent the past 18 years pursuing both passions. His work as both a marine biologist and travel writer (how’s that for a business card?) has taken him from his native Brazil to Australia, and the Philippines among many others. | MARGOT CREPINDividing her time between her native France and the rugged landscapes of Colombia, Margot lives an active lifestyle as an avid biker and hiker—she has even run a marathon in the Himalayas! Margot caught the travel bug in Mali, adventuring to Congo, Sri Lanka, India, Europe, Brazil and Colombia. A food and wine connoisseur, Margot loves literature and can speak French, Spanish and Portuguese. | MARIADELE GATTIBlink and you’ll miss this Italian globetrotter: Mariadele has surfaced as a barista in London; a pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago; a yogini and meditator; an au pair in Scotland; and most recently, an academic who specializes in medical interpreting and translation. Just as adept in the water as she is on dry land, just give her a body of water and she’ll swim, snorkel or dive it. |
MARIO KOCHMario spent some time learning to speak Bahasa (Indonesian) as a journalist for the Jakarta Post before returning to Germany, his native country, to work as a film producer and a sous-chef in a fine-dining restaurant in Berlin. He spends his free time hiking around Europe and exploring the world in his 1989 Volkswagen bus. | MARJOLEIN ROELEVELDAmsterdam-born Marjolein has biking in her blood and walking in her soul. A love of theatre propelled her to degrees in theatre and mime (but please, don’t ask her to pretend she’s trapped in a box) while her love of travel and wide-open spaces propels her along the road—preferably on two wheels. | MARKO MITICMarko has been on the slow road for years, whether riding his bike across continents (he made his way from his home in Zagreb to Beijing for the summer Olympics—on two wheels) or sailing around the Mediterranean as a professional skipper. Along the way he’s managed to learn four languages and add “professional bike mechanic” to his CV. You know, just for good measure. |
MARELLA IODIOMarella grew up by the ocean in Bogliasco, a small town near Genoa, Italy. Her curiosity and passion for traveling brought her to London, where she gained a Master’s degree in Diplomacy, and eventually left to backpack around the world for a year. She is passionate about outdoor activities and slow traveling with a genuine love for gelato! Now based in Hong Kong, she works for B&R both behind the scenes and on the road. | MATT TRICKSWhat can’t we say about Matt? This Brit sails, skies, and cycles, and once rode his motorcycle from London to Cape Town on a 9-month journey. He’s worn many hats in his career, from teaching (and hitchhiking) across Africa to a successful stint as an investment banker. When he isn’t guiding, you’ll find him in Germany, where he is a practicing veterinary surgeon. | NAOMI HONDAWith a master’s degree in Sports Tourism and Marketing under her belt, Naomi has had extensive experience in the travel industry. When she’s not guiding, some of her other interests include learning about Japanese history, food, culture and sports. Currently, she is studying to be qualified as a KIKISAKE-SHI (aka Master of Sake)! |
NIKI MENESELLOA graphic designer by trade, Niki’s love of cycling has taken him all over the US, Venezuela, Holland and now Spain, where he spends his free time exploring the country on two wheels. With extensive knowledge of Spain’s many regions (and the best bike routes in the country), prepare yourself for a ride to remember. | NINON VLUGNot one to rest for long, Ninon’s work in travel management has shuffled her all over Europe, but she still claims her fondest workplace is the bike rental store in Madrid where she first learned the ins-and-outs of bike mechanics. Suckers for a bike-lover story, we hired her immediately. She in turn, took two months to tour South America with the trustiest of companions: her bike. | NIVEA LOISELLE DE OLIVEIRAA keen observer of the natural world (she’s got degrees in both Physical Geography and Environmental Science) and a trained yoga instructor, Nivea’s appreciation of the world is obvious from the moment you meet her. Her exuberance for mountains, though, may be a touch on the obsessive side—she’s climbed most of the great American outdoor meccas and a slew of Europe’s sweeping ranges—but, truly, that’s the kind of detail we love. |
OSCAR BIEDMAIt was curiosity that brought Oscar to Provence, where he became a carpenter in his teens, and then to school, where he earned a university degree in physical education in his mid-30s. But, he says it was consciousness that introduced him to biking, which he describes as “the best way to meditate.” On his bike he’s “meditated” in Canada, California, Spain, Germany and Morocco—while his curiosity introduced him to many new friends along the way. | RAFA PRIETO MARTINBorn in Spain, Rafa’s lust for life is surpassed only by his linguistic skills; in addition to his mother tongue, he speaks German, English, Italian and Portuguese, with a little French and Japanese thrown in for good measure. Now based in Brazil, Rafa “recovers” from his guiding seasons with B&R on the beaches of Ipanema, where Brazilian music provides him with “the melody the ears can dream of.” | REMI LAHAUSSOISBorn to an American mother and French father in Rome, Remi’ s been on a path toward becoming a B&R guide practically since birth. Along the way, he’s dabbled in everything from sculpting and winemaking to home-building, music and sound design, somehow managing to squeeze in a few triathlons—you know, just for good measure. |
ROBERTO ALIPRANDIA former ski rescuer, scuba diving instructor, restaurant owner and B&B manager, Roberto is a jack of all trades. Born in Italy, he studied foreign languages in school and speaks Italian, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and German. When he isn’t guiding, you can find him hiking, biking or (of course) hitting the slopes. | ROSS MCLEANBorn to a family of travelling classical musicians, Ross is no stranger to globetrotting. Hailing from the Great White North, he is a trained wine connoisseur and has called many places around the world his home. Now based in Japan, Ross spends his time cycling, hiking, mountain biking and owns his own bike shop and café in Kyoto. | RUPERT WILSON-YOUNGThis British-born, Montreal-based outdoorsman fell in love with the wild at an early age, having hiked, biked, camped and guided his way through the Great White North. No stranger to the road, Rupert has also ridden his trusty 50cc scooter across Asia, Africa, through the Americas and Europe. Catch him if you can! |
SAKIS MITSOULISAlso known as Zorba, Sakis weaves a successful career as an artist in with his work as a B&R guide, where he helps travellers find the best that Croatia, Greece and Turkey have to offer. | SARAH LEWISThis globetrotter was bit by the travel bug at 14 when she went to camp in France and realized that the world’s borders go far beyond those of North America. Fast forward a few years through over 40 countries, exchanges in Italy and Paris, summers in Argentina and Brazil, backpacking through Europe and South East Asia, teaching English in Spain, and working with USAID in Morocco. After receiving her masters in Environment and Development at the London School of Economics, she began guiding with B&R. | SJOERD VINKBorn in the southern part of Holland, Sjoerd essentially grew up on a bike. (It’s practically dictated by law there.) In addition to cycling, he’s an avid yogi who’s practiced Bikram yoga daily for nearly a decade and has taught the practice for six years. With a photography degree from the Royal Academy of Art in the Hague, he combines his athleticism for a deep appreciation of the arts. |
SIGRID LELIEVRECreative by nature, Sigrid’s background in multimedia, audiovisual and film gives her an edge on finding the most scenic spots for a van stop, picnic, or photo op. This on-the-go Frenchwoman has hiked, biked, swam, and raced her way around the world, including a two-month cycling trip through Guatemala, Mexico and Belize. | SONIA TER HOVANESSIANThis talented French-Armenian jazz singer grew up in the UK, but now calls Bologna home. Sonia’s passion for different cultures and its people led her to embark on her adventure as a guide and has been with B&R for ten years now. As well as her love for Italy, she also has a special place in her heart for her motherland, France, and enjoys introducing travellers to both countries. | STEPHANE LECLERCA French-Canadian graphic designer with a penchant for adventure, Stephane Leclerc’s love of hockey is surpassed only by his passion for traversing the globe. |
STEPHANIE GULLEDGERather than ending up at an advertising firm after receiving her degree in communication studies, Steph ended up on a bike—and she wouldn’t have it any other way. After studying in Canada, Spain and France, Steph struck out on the road and—with the exception of a stint as B&R’s guide manager in which she learned the ins and outs of the business—she’s kept two wheels planted firmly on it ever since. | TABITA MIOTTOThis Northern Italian girl is from a town outside of Venice where she loves to spend as much time as possible in the beautiful countryside with la famiglia. When she’s not shaving off a few strokes from her golf game or perfecting her swing, Tabita is often found in the warm Italian sun, tackling new hills on her bicycle. | TATJANA BUISSONThis South African jill-of-all-trades has worn many hats: from art direction and advertising to graphic design, journalism, illustration and photography, she spends the rest of her time guiding, hiking, cycling, swimming, and doing yoga. She has walked the Camino de Santiago, sailed along the Cote d’Azur, and now conducts her adventures from France, where she is now based. |
THILO ERHARDTFrom the depths of the sea as a professional diver to the celestial wonders working at the European Space Agency, Thilo has certainly expanded his world of possible destinations in enviable fashion. His expertise when it comes to guiding is just as eclectic, as he is as comfortable guiding in Provence, Jordan, along the Dalmatian course, Puglia, Sicily, Sardinia and more. Way more. | TIBOR BARNAIn recent years, Tibor has spent his time teaching English in Vietnam and mentoring local English teachers in Malaysia. When he’s not teaching in Asia, he’s gallivanting around the world on his bike! In 2012, he did a 5,000 km bike trip through Southeast Asia followed by a two-month cycling trip around New Zealand. | TIM SCHELLENBERGERWere Tim the type to have a business card, his would have a lot of slashes: German teacher/IT teacher/diving instructor/DJ/occasional drummer. (And that doesn’t even include B&R guide!) |
ZOE SMALEBorn in France to parents who also worked for B&R, you might say Zoe was born to be a guide. It’s her mandate to explore the world, whether that’s on foot or by two wheels (or skis)! She’s trekked through Peru, the Camino de Santiago, and has worked and studied in the Czech Republic, the Republic of Georgia, Bangladesh, Madrid and Florence. This International Relations and History graduate recently returned to her birthplace, Beaune—living and working in the heart of Burgundy at B&R’s European HQ. |
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