Tanzania
Fred
Explorer of Tanzanian savannas
Fred is a field traveler drawn to wide open spaces, dramatic landscapes, and encounters found far from well-trodden paths.
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Rencontre, communautés, hospitalité · 47 voices · from Albania to Zambia
Albania
Violaine
Exploratrice des Balkans authentiques
Installée à Tirana, Violaine a fait des Balkans le cœur de son métier.
Madagascar
Noro
Ambassador of Malagasy fihavanana
With more than fifteen years of experience in tourism, Noro designs trips to Madagascar with a deep knowledge of her island and a genuine commitment to its values.
South Africa
Patricia
South African Faces Explorer
Installée au Cap depuis une quinzaine d’années, Patricia a fondé Passion Africa Travel pour faire découvrir une Afrique du Sud multiple, vivante et profondément contrastée. Des grandes villes créatives aux réserves sauvages, des vignobles du Cap aux routes côtières de l’océan Indien, elle construit des voyages qui mêlent nature, culture et rencontres avec beaucoup de fluidité. Son approche privilégie les itinéraires équilibrés, où les temps forts du pays trouvent naturellement leur place sans donner la sensation de courir d’une étape à l’autre. Attentive aux envies de chacun, elle aide à comprendre la diversité du pays, son histoire complexe et l’énergie qui s’en dégage aujourd’hui. Patricia accorde autant d’importance aux grands paysages qu’aux atmosphères : un coucher de soleil dans le bush, un marché local, une adresse discrète au cœur du Cap ou une discussion partagée autour d’un braai.
Algeria
Louiza
Pioneer of Algeria's great deserts
Founder of Détours Algérie, Sylvain Philip is among those travelers for whom the Sahara has become a territory of life, commitment and transmission.
Benin
Isaac
Cultural bridge builder across West Africa
A man of letters and passionate culture enthusiast, Isaac has made travel a bridge between peoples.
Myanmar
Renaud
Travel Advisor
Installé à Yangon depuis 2012, Renaud a parcouru le Myanmar à de nombreuses reprises, des sites incontournables aux régions plus confidentielles.
Bolivia
Anne
Explorer of the Bolivian Andes
Former automotive engineer, Anne long dreamed of distant, committed and demanding expeditions.
Bosnia
Louis
Characterful Balkans Explorer
Louis guides travelers in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a desire to reveal a still little-known destination, rich in contrasts, stories and powerful landscapes.
Brazil
Daria
Brazilian Experience Designer
Daria guides travelers in discovering Brazil with an approach based on listening, precision and personalization. Through Etour Brazil, she participates in creating tailor-made trips in a vast country, where each region offers a different atmosphere: tropical beaches, Amazon rainforest, major cities, colonial villages, wild nature and popular traditions. She enjoys building itineraries adapted to each traveler's desires, whether it's a cultural journey, an escape into nature, a family stay, a luxury experience or a more immersive project. Her approach is built on smooth organization, attentive support and the ability to transform sometimes very specific requests into concrete experiences. With Daria, Brazil is discovered in all its diversity, with attention to detail and a commitment to creating a journey that is comfortable, vibrant and deeply personal.
Bulgaria
Damien
Dual French-Bulgarian duo in the land of roses and Thracians
Damien & Filip accompany French-speaking travelers to discover an intimate, cultural and still-preserved Bulgaria.
China
Paul
Explorer of a Plural China
Paul founded his agency in China in 2006 with Man, after several years working with a local Chinese agency.
Corsica
Véronique
Keeper of the Corsican soul
A passionate traveler, Véronique settled in a mountain village in Cap Corse, where she lives with her family and Paul, her husband, deeply attached to the island.
Scotland
Fabienne
Celtic Soul Guide
Originally from Brittany, Fabienne discovered Ireland in 1995 during a trip with friends. She fell in love with the country, its landscapes and Celtic culture immediately.
Ethiopia
Anna
Weaver of encounters in Ethiopian lands
Anna guides travelers in Ethiopia with a sensitive, attentive and deeply human approach.
Finland
Ramuté
Creator of Nordic Getaways
Ramuté guides travelers in Finland with a deep knowledge of Nordic and Baltic countries, developed over more than twenty years of experience in inbound tourism. Through Salve Tours, she designs tailor-made trips crafted with rigor, creativity and attention to detail. She loves unveiling a Finland that is both natural, serene and deeply human: Laponia, forests, lakes, Nordic cities, marked seasons and local ways of life. Her approach favors balanced itineraries, adapted to each traveler's wishes, whether for an individual journey, a group stay or a more immersive discovery. Highly attentive to organizational quality, Ramuté ensures she creates reliable, seamless trips that respect the territories visited, with that elegant restraint characteristic of Nordic destinations.
Georgia
Shorena
Guardian of the Caucasus Mountains
Shorena has been guiding travelers in Georgia since the country first opened to tourism.
Guatemala
Jean-François
Trail Blazer of Maya Paths
Originally from Belgium, Jean-François settled in Guatemala in 1998 and first discovered the country by exploring its back roads, often by mountain bike.
India
Mandeep
India's Thousand Faces Expert
With several years of experience in travel, Mandeep today guides travelers throughout India with great versatility and very concrete knowledge of the terrain.
Indonesia
Dominic
Photographer of Indonesian volcanoes and trails
From northern France, Dominic discovered photography at a young age, which quickly became his primary way of exploring the world.
Ireland
Charline
Celtic lands accomplice
Based in Ireland with the Alainn Tours team, Charline guides travelers in discovering Celtic countries with particular attention to listening and the pace of the journey.
Kenya
Frédéric
Safari guide bridging savanna and highlands
In Kenya, Fred rediscovers what profoundly moved him in East Africa: the vastness of the landscapes, the power of the wildlife, and the feeling of being close to a living world. From the plains of Masai Mara to the elephants of Amboseli, from the lakes of the Rift Valley to the more confidential lands of the North, he loves building trips where each stage holds meaning. His approach to Kenya is not limited to pursuing the "big safari". Fred also enjoys revealing the country's contrasts: the changing light of the savanna, encounters with local communities, less-traveled paths, carefully selected lodges, and moments of observation where one learns to wait. For him, Kenya is a land of balance between adventure, contemplation, and respect for wildlife.
Kosovo
Alan
Custodian of Secret Balkans
From Kosovo, Alan guides travelers with a passion for showcasing a country still largely unknown, at the crossroads of Balkan cultures.
Laos
Lay
Ambassador for a gentle Laos
Born in Vientiane, Lay grew up in the heart of Laos before making French one of his great connections with the world.
Macedonia
Quentin
Explorer of the Pristine Balkans
From Prishtinë, Quentin guides travelers in discovering North Macedonia and the Balkans with a desire to reveal territories still little explored.
Martinique
Chris
Creator of Martinique getaways
Chris guides travelers in discovering Martinique with a desire to offer a more personal, human, and territory-focused approach.
Mauritius
Robert
Tisseur de rencontres mauriciennes
Fort de plus de vingt-cinq ans d’expérience dans le tourisme réceptif, Robert a dirigé plusieurs agences locales à Maurice, aux Seychelles et sur le continent africain, avant de fonder Indibleu en 2016, avec l’envie d’une approche plus…
Mauritania
Antsa
Coordinatrice des échappées mauritaniennes
Responsable commerciale de Détours Mauritanie, Antsa accompagne le développement des voyages proposés par l’agence avec dynamisme, rigueur et sens du contact. En lien étroit avec Isselmou, Sylvain, les équipes locales et les partenaires sur le terrain, elle participe à la conception et à la commercialisation de circuits pensés pour faire découvrir la Mauritanie dans toute sa profondeur. Antsa connaît les attentes des voyageurs et veille à ce que chaque projet reste cohérent, bien préparé et fidèle à l’esprit de Détours Mauritanie : des itinéraires immersifs, humains et ancrés dans les réalités du pays. Elle aime mettre en valeur les grands espaces sahariens, les villes caravanières, les rencontres locales et cette sensation de liberté propre aux voyages en Mauritanie. Son approche repose sur l’écoute, la coordination et l’exigence, pour transformer chaque envie de désert en expérience juste et bien accompagnée.
Mexico
Kim
Bespoke Mexico Travel Creator
Sales Manager, Kim guides travelers in creating their stay in Mexico with a particular focus on personalization.
Mongolia
Chimgee
Cultural and encounters facilitator for Mongolia
Chimgee is part of this new generation of Mongols who grew up between two cultures. After several years spent in France, she returned to live in Mongolia with the desire to share the country she loves deeply.
Mozambique
Clara
Creator of meaningful journeys in Mozambique
Installée depuis plus de dix ans en Afrique australe, Clara fonde Atiba Voyages à Maputo en 2017. Un nom qui signifie « compréhension » en yoruba, en hommage aux origines béninoises de son père.
Namibia
Delphin
Connoisseur of Namibia's vast horizons
From Namibia, Delphin knows his country in all its vastness, rawness and sometimes unexpected aspects. He loves introducing a destination where distances, light and landscapes profoundly change one's relationship with travel.
Nepal
Nirmala
Himalayan pathfinder
From Nepal, Nirmala guides travelers with a deeply human approach to travel.
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New Zealand
Sandrine
Direction
Sandrine pose le pied en Nouvelle-Zélande pour la première fois en 1993 et y revient en 2002 avec Yoann Feillet, pour quelques mois seulement.
Oman
Prabha
Master craftsman of Omani journeys
Based in Muscat with the Miracle Oman team, Rajeev guides travelers in discovering a Sultanate of Oman that is both refined, wild and deeply hospitable. With solid experience in tourism in the region, he designs tailor-made trips where every detail matters, from the quality of accommodations to the smooth logistics on the ground. Rajeev loves revealing the many faces of Oman: the Wahiba Sands dunes, the wadis with clear waters, the mountains, traditional villages, preserved coastlines and maritime experiences in dhow. His approach blends comfort, immersion and on-the-ground expertise, with particular attention paid to travelers seeking demanding yet human service. Committed to more sustainable tourism, he also works to preserve the fragile beauty of Omani landscapes and heritage.
Uganda
Charles
English-speaking advisor in the heart of Lake District Africa
About French-speaking and from the region, Charles guides travelers through preparing their stay in Uganda with exceptional listening skills.
Uzbekistan
Nurridin
Expert in Uzbek Silk Road routes
Certified guide and tour leader for nearly ten years, Nuriddin knows Uzbekistan far beyond its legendary major cities.
Philippines
Jean-Luc
Island escape creator in the Philippines
Based in Manila, Jean-Luc guides travelers in discovering the Philippines with a vision of travel centered on nature, reclaimed time, and human experiences.
Portugal
Emeline
Experience Designer, Portugal
French-born and based in the Aveiro region, Emeline founded SóPraSi with Virginia, driven by a desire to showcase a more natural, intimate and human Portugal.
Reunion
Luc
Explorateur des terres de feu et d'océan
Tombé dans la marmite du voyage étant petit, Luc a posé ses valises à La Réunion il y a deux ans, après avoir vécu dans de nombreux pays.
Romania
Cornelia
Guardian of Romanian traditions
Cornelia loves showcasing an authentic Romania, deeply rooted in its traditions and rural landscapes. Through her trips, she invites travelers to explore a country of contrasts, between preserved villages, the Carpathian Mountains, painted monasteries, wild forests, and cities steeped in history. Highly attentive to the human dimension of travel, Cornelia prioritizes itineraries that allow time for authentic encounters, local markets, family-run guesthouses, and crafts passed down through generations. She loves revealing a vibrant and warm Romania, far from stereotypes, where hospitality remains an integral part of daily life. Her approach blends gentleness, precision, and deep knowledge of the terrain, to craft balanced journeys tailored to each traveler's pace and preferences.
Senegal
Thiendou
Conseiller
Travel guide and advisor at the local agency Esprit d'Afrique, Thiendou Kamara knows Senegal from the inside and loves sharing all its facets.
Togo
Isaac
Custodian of Togolese traditions
From Benin, Isaac guides travelers with a passion for discovering a warm country, deeply vibrant and still largely untouched by mass tourism.
Uruguay
Pierre
Refined Uruguayan Getaway Creator
For over fifteen years, Pierre has been guiding travelers on a journey of discovery throughout Uruguay with an approach rooted in listening, personalization, and quality experiences.
Zambia
Aurélia
Creator of Exclusive Safaris in Southern Africa
Arrivée en Afrique australe en 2012 par le Zimbabwe, Aurélia a fondé Zazu Voyage et défend en Zambie une vision du safari plus intime, plus immersive et profondément connectée à la nature.
Gabon
Joanes Nathaniel
Travel Advisor
Gabon's Eden, votre agence locale au Gabon, vous accompagne pour des voyages sur mesure conçus depuis le terrain.
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