The Inspired Traveller

Sonia Dioguardi

Three Med Islands

Sonia born of Sicilian parents speaks Italian & French and assists with tour management and client comfort. When not travelling Sonia is a ski instructor in both Australia and France. Sonia lives near Mt Buller in Victoria.

Fatih Babaoglu

Turkey

We have developed a marvellous relationship with our preferred guide in Turkey. A proud Turk, Fatih is quite beyond compare. A PhD in Archaeology from Ankara University, Fatih's thesis' site was Kaunos, founded in the 9th C and a reflection of both the Carian and Lycian civilizations in the Dalyan Delta. Annually, he continues his research, particularly at Patara.

Erudite, knowledgeable, humorous, he is also a bon viveur, great food lover, an excellent host whose care for our guests always goes beyond the call of duty. He enlivens his culture at every turn and is wonderful company.

Carlos Bernardo

Portugal

Carlos speaks Portuguese and Spanish and his love of his homeland, and his knowledge of Portugal’s culture, music, football and backroads makes for a real insight into the Iberian Peninsula.

Rolli Lucarotti

Corsica

Rolli is English and went to Corsica over thirty years ago with her English born, Canadian husband, John Lucarotti, and their baby daughter aboard their catamaran. John wrote scripts for television, things like Dr Who and The Avengers. Rolli knows a lot about the gastronomy of Corsica, having published the only English language cookery book on the subject which, incidentally, won an award as the best Mediterranean cookbook in the UK.

Giampaolo Mura

Sardinia-off shore

Giampaolo lives and sails in Sardinia. His beautiful yacht the “Dovesesto” he captains with skill and looks after his guests with charm and humour. Sardinia is an island that must be experienced by journeying on land and sea.

Luis Claudio

Brazil
Luis, a carioca, (born and breed in Rio), lights up with laughter when talking about Carnival, Samba or eating. Luis lived in New York for eight years and spent time driving 16 wheelers, so he knows the other 47 states as well.

A consumate humorist, Luis speaks Spanish, Portuguese and English. Hiking and kayaking engage him in the great Brazilian outdoors, but he admits to watching a football match every four years.

Leander Borg

Namibia
Leander was born in Swakopmund, Namibia, some 30 years ago. He studied BA at the University of Stellenbosch and then ventured to Europe where he spent two years working in Munich, Germany. This is where he was introduced to the eco-tourism industry. One rainy winter's day the yearning for the African sun was so strong that he packed his bags and after working in South Africa, eventually relocated back to Namibia. Leander personally assists with all the details of our adventures in Namibia. Father of three, Leander is fluent in Afrikaans, English and German.

Juan CarlosYamez

Choquehuanca

Chile and Peru

Paula Pena

Argentina

John Bird

Tuscany
John has worked as a personal assistant / chef / travel arranger and party planner to celebrities in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Paris, Rome and Venice.

Fluent in French and Italian and with a love of life and its variety, he is at home wherever he goes.

Born in Australia, John graduated from the world famous Cordon Bleu, Paris, refining his knowledge of cuisine, especially the art of Mediterranean cooking. Now living in Italy full-time, John is enjoying passing on his passion for, and knowledge of ,Tuscany to others.

Jett Hitt

Yellowstone

Jett was born in Bentonville, Arkansas and grew up on a ranch. He often refers to himself as an "Ozark Mountain Hillbilly" with a penchant for training horses.

He holds degrees in both music and German, including a doctorate in music composition. His works include Yellowstone for Violin and Orchestra, Doe-eyed, and Prelude to Good-bye.

He has worked as a professor at the Technische Hochschule in Merseburg, Germany, Idaho State University, and Sam Houston State University.

Jett has photographed the Yellowstone Park extensively.

He began his career in Yellowstone working as a wrangler in the paradise that changed the course of his life. He is widely published as a photographer, including a new upcoming book with the Yellowstone Park Historian, Dr. Lee Whittlesey, entitled The Unknown Yellowstone.

He is our outfitter in Yellowstone National Park.