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Kathryn

Kuypers

1 years of experience
East Coast, USA and Spain
Spain

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“A person susceptible to ‘wanderlust’ is not so much addicted to movement as committed to transformation.”

About

Exploring and teaching are my greatest passions! I have always had a keen interest in learning about the world, different cultures, cuisines and histories through first-hand experience. Every path I’ve chosen in life has led me to a wonderfully fulfilling career in tour directing. From the initial spark of the “travel bug” on a trip to Sweden at age 12, to becoming a middle school Spanish teacher and organizing several international immersion tours for 60 students; from deciding to move to Chile at age 35 in search of novelty and growth, and finally, to leaving my teaching job at age 42 to follow my NEXT BIG DREAM of sharing life-changing travel experiences with others. I am certain that every step, leap, and pivot in my life’s journey has given me the knowledge, skills, and confidence to be successful in this field. 

Excellent communication, leadership, organization and enthusiasm are just a few of my strengths, combined with extensive travel experience in 46 countries. I have also lived and worked in Florida, Colorado, Chile and Spain, giving me a deeper understanding of the cultures and histories of these places.

I am thrilled to share my passion for experiential learning and creating amazing memories with any group of travelers, student or adult. I look forward working with you!

Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge

Adventure/Hiking ToursBus ToursCultural/Specialty ToursExperience HostGeneral Walking ToursLarge Group ToursLocal GuideMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderPerformance Group ToursPrivate ToursStudent Tour Director

Spain

Washington DC, Florida, Colorado, National Parks

South America

Fun Fact!
I have traveled to 6 of the 7 continents - only missing Antarctica!
Hobbies & Interests
All things travel (traveling, talking about travel, reading about travel, looking at other people's travel photos - yes, I'm one of the few!), photography, hiking with my dogs, cooking, entertaining and being entertained

Testimonials

ADULT TOURS in SPAIN

"The Tour Manager, Kathryn couldn't do enough to make our holiday run perfectly smoothly. Her enthusiasm was infectious while her caring attitude for the whole party was very much appreciated by all, enabling everyone to make the most of our holiday. We saw some amazing places with highly knowledgeable local guides, and along with Kathryn's wealth of knowledge and good humour, made the most of the whole experience. Everything in our timetable ran smoothly and to plan and everyone was given updated information by Kathryn daily."

"Just came back from Andalucia and would like to say that Kathryn was exceptionally good at making sure that we knew all the information we needed to make the trip go smoothly. She was informative, helpful, and most of all, made us feel if we had a problem she would sort it out for us. All in all, a wonderful tour guide."

"Our tour manager, Kathryn, was excellent, so informative about places we visited, she told us everything we could possibly need to know. She was very caring and considerate to the whole group. Kathryn went above and beyond our expectations of a tour manager….. we were lucky to have her."

"Kathryn, our Tour Manager, made the trip delightful, with her fun and sunny personality she made each trip out enjoyable, and with her insightful knowledge of the region, you gained a great overview of the culture. Her excitement for the experiences we were to have was contagious!"

STUDENT TOURS in WASHINGTON DC

"Kathryn is a truly exceptional guide. Once again I learned so much from her. She made learning fun for students and adults alike. She is funny and entertaining. She is great at getting students to answer questions. She is the best program leader I have worked with. The kids loved her."

"Kathryn was AWESOME! She has been the best Course Leader I have had! I was impressed with her after her first interaction with us... We absolutely adored her and I cannot say enough good things about her and her interactions with our group."

"Kathryn went above and beyond to make our stay successful. She was always prepared and worked proactively when it became apparent we would only have two days and created new itinerary. Her knowledge of each venue was exceptional and fun and engaging for the kids. Kathryn is truly one of the best guides I've had the pleasure to work with and I will definitely request her again for next year."

"Kathryn was by far the most engaging and authentic course leader I have ever had. She created real connections with students, created games connected to historical sites, and was always kind and patient with them. She exceeded all expectations."

 

Details

Gateway Airport(s)

DAB, SFB, AVL, MAD, AGP

Licenses

Washington, D.C.

Training

Trip School certification, October 2023

Language(s)

English, Spanish

Additional Education

Spanish & English teacher, 14 years (Colorado, Chile, Spain)
Group leader on four international student tours
BS Journalism, University of Florida
K-12 teaching license (Spanish) 

General Availability

I'm generally available March 1 - June 30 and August 1- October 31

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