January 23, 2025
Italian by birth and Viennese by choice, Raffaele “Raffa” Marmo found his calling as a tour director. “I had no idea how much this job would positively impact my life!” says Raffa.
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October 22, 2024
In his career as a tour director, Eric Botha has found the perfect outlet for his love of both people and nature. “I live for sharing the nature, beauty and cultural diversity of Africa with fellow enthusiasts and nature lovers,” he explains.
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September 12, 2024
Peter Tsapepas became a tour director because he likes people. “I like looking after them, and I like having the opportunity to help them have the most memorable holiday experience of a lifetime,” he says.
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July 18, 2024
"I love connecting with my Odysseys guests, stretching their minds and opening their eyes by bringing Morocco alive for them,” says Nabil Ezzaouaoui of his role as a tour director.
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June 14, 2024
We are deeply saddened to share the news that James McKenzie – our longest serving tour director and long-time colleague – passed away on June 13, 2024.
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June 11, 2024
"Well, I think I would argue that Italy perhaps has it all,” says Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director Igor Ribic, when asked what he most loves sharing about the country with his guests.
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April 23, 2024
"I love meeting new people from different places, with different backgrounds, and learning from them," says Caroline Buizza of her role as an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director.
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March 11, 2024
“We spend two weeks together and become like a little family, and I love that!” enthuses longtime tour director Jesús Ruiz of his role showing Spain and Portugal to his Odysseys guests.
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January 29, 2024
“I can’t imagine myself doing anything else,” says Gaetano Salemi of his role as a tour director. “[I love] to see the joy in the eyes of my guests when they see or experience something they may have dreamed of all their life...”
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October 30, 2023
“Alaska isn’t all cold and darkness like people may think,” says Keri-Lyn Fitzgerald, a native of the state. “I bust many assumptions people have about what life is like here,” she says. Keri-Lyn enjoys showing her guests the different lifestyles in Alaska, “…from living in remote villages off the road system to living in downtown […]
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September 08, 2023
It took a global pandemic to reignite Ivan Bustamante’s love for tour directing after more than 20 years on the job. “The long wait to being back on the road made me understand how much I love the interaction with both our guests and with the many friends I have made over the years in Patagonia and other places I visit,” explains Ivan.
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September 01, 2023
Rome born and raised, Mara Tiburzi loves seeing Italy through the eyes of her Odysseys guests. “My favorite part of tour directing is seeing places I know so well through their eyes,” says Mara. “And I absolutely love showing them the incredible beauty and variety of the places we explore.” Keep reading to learn more about Mara.
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