March 18, 2026
Every new travel season brings a fresh opportunity to explore the world, and our tour directors take their preparation seriously. In this Q&A, learn how five TDs think of everything, from updating itineraries and fine-tuning first-day talks to checking gear, selecting books, and even acquiring portable fans.
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March 10, 2026
Jennifer Pullman is a 30-year veteran of the industry, but when asked about leading tours with Odysseys, she doesn’t hesitate in quoting her beloved Mum: “I love trying to ensure my groups have, to quote her words, ‘The best day ever!’” Click to meet Jenny and learn more about her love for her homeland.
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January 30, 2026
For Jordan’s Ossama Al Zyoud, leading tours is “more than just a job.” According to Ossama, his role “is a sacred bridge between Jordan’s glorious past and its vibrant present.” Learn more about Ossama here.
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October 28, 2025
Tour Director Oshry "Osh" Chageg was born in Rome, studied in London, and returned to his native Italy, where he lends his expertise to all five of our small group tours to Italy ... plus trips in Scotland, Japan, Spain, and beyond. Learn more about Osh here.
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September 08, 2025
After splitting her early years between Japan and England, tour director Mariko Hirata settled in Tokyo with her family when she was eight. She still lives in Japan's capital city to this day, where she delights in introducing people to the wonders of her beloved homeland.
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August 06, 2025
Karen Zuniga was born, raised, and continues to live in Bogotá, Colombia’s capital and largest city. She takes pride in her homeland and, in her role as an Odysseys tour director, delights in sharing its treasures with her guests: “I love showing the different aspects of our culture – what we eat, the way we dance, and how we live here in Colombia.” Read on to learn more about Karen in our latest blog.
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June 04, 2025
Tuyến was born to be a tour director, and after earning a hospitality degree and leading tours for some two decades, he still retains a passion for showcasing his homeland of Vietnam, and Southeast Asia as a whole.
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April 28, 2025
Longtime Odysseys tour director George Omuya takes pride in showcasing his native Kenya to his guests - but his outreach extends far beyond leading Odysseys tours. Meet George here, and see what makes him a philanthropic force in his native Kenya.
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February 24, 2025
“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 on our Alaska's Untamed Wilderness small group tour, “…from living in remote villages off the […]
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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
Simply put, 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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