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Lisa

Tomlinson

1 years of experience
Gilleleje, Denmark
Denmark

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You can often change your circumstances by changing your attitude.

About

I have an intercultural upbringing, born and raised in Philadelphia, by an American father and a Danish mother. 

About a half a lifetime ago, I moved permanently to Denmark, and am now a dual US/Danish citizen. I speak both languages fluently. I can get by in German, but am not fluent. I lived in Southern Germany for 3 years. 

Maneuvering around Europe has been easy for me, because I can always communicate in one way or other and find my way around. It’s never been a hindrance, and I find it really rewarding. 

Education-wise, I have a master’s degree in Business and HR from the Copenhagen Business School.

I’ve worked in the Danish film and TV industry for 10 years, as a production manager. Most recently, I’ve worked for a group travel company in Copenhagen for 6 years, responsible for hiring and scheduling tour managers, as well as being the customer service manager. 

The past 9 months have been spent at the university, studying for my Danish tour guide license. It was a leap for me, and it was something I’ve wanted to do for several years. It’s been an amazing journey into Danish history, designing innovative tours, and communication.

I’ve also taken some storytelling classes, because I know that’s what guests want. 

People would describe me as a happy, positive person who they can trust. Also, being responsible for tour guides AND customer service, I know what guests want and what they don’t want. I push myself every day to be better. 

Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge

Bus ToursCultural/Specialty ToursFood & Drink ToursGeneral Walking ToursLarge Group ToursLocal GuideMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderPrivate ToursStudent Tour Director

Tour Director / Guide Experience:

·  Denmark (30 year resident + local guide), Walking tours of Gilleleje, where in 1943 Danish Jews were rescued from German round-ups.

·  Washington D.C. City Tour / Mt. Vernon ITMI FAM/ Tour Director (not certified)

·  Philadelphia / Valley Forge / Penn Dutch Country / Gettysburg (2 days) ITMI FAM

·  New York City/ Tour Director (not certified)

Strong Destination Knowledge / Cruise Experience / FAM Tours:

·  Europe Denmark (30 year resident), Germany / Northern Austria (3 year resident), Sweden, Norway, France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, North Macedonia, Italy’s Piedmont Wine Region (3x), Rhine River / Danube River Bucharest to Budapest  (5 day cruises)

·  Eastern Europe Budapest, Prague

·  London (10+x)

·  California Napa / Sonoma (1 week), Redwood Highway, Yosemite, Big Sur, Solvang, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Death Valley

·  Arizona / New Mexico / Utah Phoenix, Grand Canyon, Taos, Santa Fe, Bryce, Zion, Arches, Monument Valley

·  Colorado / Rocky Mountain National Park Denver, Colorado Springs, Vail, Pikes Peak, Aspen

·  Great Lakes / New York / Penn Dutch Country Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia, Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Atlantic City

·  Virginia Mt. Vernon, Arlington, Williamsburg, Monticello

·  Texas / Deep South Austin, Asheville, Charleston, Savannah, Atlanta, New Orleans, Natchez, Smokies, Nashville, Memphis

·  Florida Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Everglades, Key West, Kennedy Space Center, Orlando, Disney World, EPCOT

·  New England Boston, Lexington, Concord, Rockport, Bershires

·  Caribbean St. Croix, Jamaica

·  South Pacific / Southeast Asia / China New Zealand, Thailand, Taiwan

Fun Fact!
I have a weird obsession with wanting to know the names of trees.
Hobbies & Interests
Finding cozy and off the beaten path places to visit,. Growing vegetables in my greenhouse. Polar bear club member (winter swimmer). History books + listening to history and travel podcasts. Hiking. Nature. Wineries. Distilleries. Local sustainable food production. Food in general!

Details

Gateway Airport(s)

CPH

Licenses

Training

Roskilde University, Denmark

Language(s)

English, German

Additional Education

Guide license: Copenhagen, Denmark

ITMI Certified Tour Director / Guide

General Availability

After mid June 2021. All days.

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