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Traveling to Antarctica is a dream voyage for many and usually a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The excitement and anticipation usually begin well before the actual voyage starts. Packing for a trip to Antarctica can seem daunting, especially given its reputation as one of the coldest and windiest places on Earth.

I recently had an interview with Dutch journalist Sybylle Kroon for Dutch aviation magazine "Luchtvaartnieuws". The six page article below was published in the January 2024 edition of the magazine, and talks about my move to Canada, and provides some pointers and recommendations for business travelers visiting Vancouver.

I have been working as a tour director and guide for about 16 years now. Back in 2007, my first tour was a 5-day trip to Latvia and Estonia I organized for a group of friends and other international students during my exchange semester in Finland.

Considering a career as a tour director? Here's what to know! Embarking on a career as a tour director, sometimes also referred to as a tour manager or trip leader, promises an exhilarating journey filled with unique experiences. This dynamic profession not only opens doors to breathtaking destinations but also brings the opportunity to[...]

Capturing better travel photos with your smartphone In an era where our smartphones are constant companions, the role of mobile phones in travel photography has become indispensable for many. With the ever-improving capabilities of cellphone cameras, an increasing number of people rely solely on their pocket-sized devices to document their journeys and capture memorable[...]

Explore a compelling case study showcasing how my in-depth knowledge of the tourism industry and innovative business ideas played an important role in navigating and supporting Canada's largest RV rental company during the challenging times of the pandemic. Canada's largest RV rental company Fraserway RV is Canada's largest[...]

With the current travel restrictions for travel to China as a result of the Corona virus outbreak you might not be able to travel to this amazing country at the moment, but Netflix features some great documentaries, series and movies about China that I highly recommend watching if you have[...]

How to turn your tourism job into a year round career One of the challenges of a job in the tourism industry is the seasonability of the work. Depending on your exact location your season might be longer or shorter, but there will undeniably be times of the year where business is slower.[...]

Four famous spots in the Rockies that look very different during the winter months Millions of visitors come to the Rocky Mountains every summer to admire the emerald coloured lakes, search for bears and other widlife and …. Few people travel to this spectacular part of the world to[...]

Tour schedule 2020 The following chart shows my confirmed tour departures for the year 2020, with details about the departure date, duration, and language of each tour. Please refer to the tour operator’s website for more information about each specific departure. Keep an eye on this page as more[...]

Tourists vs Wildlife: A Growing Conflict We are living in a time where everyone wants to get up close with wildlife to take photos and selfies. Many people use social media to show off their travels and photos need to be more spectacular then ever. In the search for[...]

How to reduce your single use waste when travelling The Canadian government has been talking about banning single use plastics as early as 2021 to help save the environment, but there is already lots we can do today to minimize single use plastics while traveling. It is estimated that[...]

The Port of Vancouver is the largest port on the west coast of North America for total cargo shipped, and the leading port in Canada for automobile imports, containers, and cruise ship passengers. To increase my knowledge about this important part of both the local economy and the area’s tourism industry I attended two events[...]

This November I will be attending my first IATDG Conference, which will be taking place in Orlando this year. This annual conference is a premier travel industry event for tour managers, tour guides and tour operators, consisting of both a recruitment fair and workshop and training sessions. […]

Today I took some time for myself to quietly take in the view at Emerald Lake while the guests were enjoying the view from a different spot. I was reflecting on my life as a tour director, and how fortunate I am to travel to places like this for a living. But like every other[...]

Looking for a memorable Christmas or New Year’s Eve with your loved ones this year? Join Discover Canada Tours and me on a 4-day tour to the Canadian Rocky Mountains, departing on either December 24 or 30! Have the option to go ice skating at Lake Louise, take the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain[...]