Trip Experience Leaders
Bringing your destination to life with a unique, local perspective
These caring individuals are not just“ guides,” they’ re your teachers and friends who love sharing the culture of their homelands— and they know how to bring a destination to life for travelers, too. Because of our small group size, you will also enjoy more“ one-on-one” time with your Trip Experience Leader, who will give you a unique perspective as only a true local expert can. The opportunity to truly showcase their culture, traditions and heritage is why over half of our Trip Experience Leaders have been with us for more than 5 years.
Irene Picchianti 10 Years with O. A. T.
Resides in Rome, Italy
French & Italian Rivieras: Avignon, Corsica, Elba & Rome
100 % of O. A. T. travelers rated Irene as“ excellent”
Growing up in six different countries gave me the unique opportunity to get to know many different people from different cultures with their different languages. I believe the most important thing for travelers to experience is the human contact. Only by talking with people and exchanging thoughts and ideas with them can travelers actually understand the real essence of a destination.
Ivo Maras 4 Years with O. A. T.
Resides in Rijeka, Croatia Hidden Gems of the Dalmatian Coast & Greece 97 % of O. A. T. travelers rated Ivo as“ excellent”
Working with O. A. T. has given me the opportunity to do what I enjoy most— traveling and meeting new people from around the world. As a Trip Experience Leader across Croatia, Greece, Albania, and Montenegro,
I love sharing local stories, traditions, and everyday life with my guests, while also learning from their experiences and perspectives.
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