Trip Experience Leaders
BRINGING YOUR DESTINATION TO LIFE WITH A UNIQUE LOCAL PERSPECTIVE
Over half of our Trip Experience Leaders have been with us for more than 5 years . These caring individuals are not just “ guides ,” they ’ re your teachers and friends who love sharing the culture of their homelands , and know how to bring a destination to life . And our small group size gives you more “ one-on-one ” time with your Trip Experience Leader , who will give you a unique perspective on their homelands as only a true local expert can .
KAORI KATY SAKAI 8 Years with O . A . T .
Resides in Tokyo , Japan Japan ' s Cultural Treasures 100 % of O . A . T . travelers rated Kaori Katy as " excellent "
My goal is to help make a traveler ’ s short , precious time in Japan as memorable as possible . Once , we had a traveler who had lived in Japan as a child and wanted to return to their childhood home . Their memories were hazy , but eventually we found the place they had grown up . They were thrilled and recounted happy childhood memories . We both shed a few tears .
PAOLO NALDI 10 Years with O . A . T .
Resides in Chianti , Italy
French & Italian Rivieras : Marseille , Corsica , Elba & Rome
92 % of O . A . T . travelers rated Paolo as " excellent "
Even though it ’ s relatively small , my home country of Italy offers an amazing mix of culture , history , and experiences . And somehow , everything is linked to food !
One of my favorite things to do during mealtimes on my trips is explain the connection between the food on the table and Italian life . I love when travelers are as impressed by our cuisine as the stories behind it .
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