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Joseph

Meko

3 years of experience
Cape Elizabeth, ME
United States of America (USA)

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You cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.

About

I’m a walking and driving tour guide and driver for Portland Explorer, escorting guests by van and on foot as they experience some of Portland, Maine’s historic landmarks and outstanding craft beverages. I also volunteer as a Portland History Docent at the historic colonial Tate House and at the 5th Maine Regimental Hall, an historic cottage for Civil War veterans and their families.

I’m taking the next steps into learning and leading multi-day tours for adults, students, and performances.

Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge

Bus ToursCultural/Specialty ToursDriver GuideFood & Drink ToursGeneral Walking ToursLarge Group ToursLocal GuideMuseum DocentPrivate Tours

TripSchool FAM trainings - New England Fall Foliage, Boston, New York City, Washington DC, New Orleans

Destination Knowledge - Portland, Maine; Nashville, Chicago, Philadelphia, St. Louis

Fun Fact!
My 3 children were born on 3 different continents.
Hobbies & Interests
Family travel, cooking and baking, cycling, Broadway shows. I’m studying to become a cicerone, a sommelier for beer.

Testimonials

Our guide, Joe, was really friendly and knowledgeable about the breweries and Portland history. Stopped and saw a few historical sites along the way and Joe filled us in on the history and area …. Great tour and good way to see and drink around the city.

- Tripadvisor, rsuch2022, 9/2022

Details

Gateway Airport(s)

PWM, BOS

Licenses

Washington, D.C., New York City (NYC)

Training

TripSchool Tour Director, 2023

Language(s)

English

Additional Education

Middle Tennessee State University, MS Professional Science, 2015

University of Maryland - College Park, MA History of Science  and Technology, 1988

Princeton University, BSE Civil Engineering, 1986 (graduated with honors)

General Availability

https://tinyurl.com/mekoavailability

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