Africa

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Times been there: Lived for over 13 years
Last Visit: repatriated June 2001
Why I'm a specialist: I had been working in the Travel feild for over 4 years in Tanzania, in the capacity of Tour/Marketing Manager and have had the pleasure of organizing many a safari from Camping to Luxury safaris. I have also been invited and stayed at many of the camps and hotels within Tanzania. Kenya, South Africa, Dubai, Asia, India and Mauritius were also popular destinations I have assisted clients with, and travelled to whilst working in Tanzania. Speak 3 languages English, French and Kiswahili
Experiences: I have studied as a child and young adult in U.S.A, U.K., Nigeria, Sudan and Canada. I feel this has broadened not only experiences but also different values and education styles. I value different cultures and fundamentals of their way of life........appreciate the differences. Working in Tanzania has heightened those experiences working with its indigenous people and having the chance to live amongst a truly global ex-patriate community. I have also had the pleasure of working with animals in both Africa and British Columbia. Voluntary assistant in a Wildlife infant reserve (Kenya - Nairobi National Park) and University of British Columbia - Vancouver with the small and large Mammal units. Taking a special interest in the different species and husbandry, ultimate interest in the area of Animal Behaviour.

British Columbia, Canada

Certification:
Times been there: Present residence
Last Visit:
Why I'm a specialist: I have begun an intensive promotion of British Columbia, Canada and more specifically Vancouver Island in the capacity of Marketing Manager for my present position. Presently living in Victoria, British Columbia, besides working with outbound to Africa and Europe I have the pleasure of concentrating on inbound travel to British Columbia offering a myriad of packages including eco-tours, active vacations, nature explorations, golf, beach, Spas and Island hopping but to name a few. I work extensively with internet and consider it to be an important asset to global marketing.
Experiences: Time off is spent traveling Vancouver Island from the West Coast trail to Tofino for Nature and Storm watching to Big Game fishing, East Coast Artisan and beach towns provide a good excuse to get some exercise with various biking/hiking trails and kayak routes. To the Gulf Islands shuttling between 7 of the most popular islands by ferry, staying in some of the most quaint bed & breakfasts along the way.

Europe (U.K. Italy and France)

Certification:
Times been there: Multiple (family home)
Last Visit: Nov 2001
Why I'm a specialist: Travelling through Europe all of my life moreoften to the places I have family members, in U.K., France, Belgium and Italy. Myself, having actually residing in U.K. and France on and off in the last 20 years. Whilst living and passing through Europe I have had the pleasure of visiting Holland, Begium, Austria, Italy, France, U.K., Portugal and Canary Islands. Whilst working in Tanzania I have booked plenty of home leave trips and packages throughout all of Europe and learned some very interesting tips from European ex-patriates about their own countries.
Experiences: Spending most of my summers between South of France and Midlands in the U.K. for the last 9 years has enabled me to improve my French conversational. I have spent 2 months - Summer 2001 in South of France with day trips to Italy and Monaco. Taking advantage of special offers in private accommodations throughout France, the French publish a guide with rates, of thousands of accommodations throughout their country!