Tourist Guide of the Day - Bangkok Tour Guide Irene

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Who is this tour guide?
Irene, a tour guide in Bangkok of Thailand.

What does this tour guide do?
Sa was dee ka! Let me show you Bangkok from a Local point of view.

My philosophy is "When in Bangkok do as Bangkokians do." You will never be disappointed when travel in Bangkok with me.Always look forward to show you how beautiful my home country, Thailand is and how friendly Thais are . Greatest hospitality you ever find! None of my tourists has denied its beauty and our great hospitality in The Land of Smiles. Welcome to Thailand!

How to find this tour guide?
Profile Link: Irene, http://www.ourexplorer.com/tour-guide-irene-k-1304.aspx

Tourist Guide of the Day - Tour Guide Shanghai Jean Liu

Who is this tour guide?
Jean Liu, a tour guide in Shanghai of China.

What does this tour guide do?
Welcome to Shanghai, the financial hub of China. My city is known for urban tourism. You will find here quick urban developments, plus history of the past and cultural legacy.

I'm one of the founding explorers of OurExplorer.com. Have the experience of showing small-group clients around Shanghai. Any questions about Shanghai, China, or OurExplorer, welcome to contact me.

The 2010 World Expo in Shanghai is under busy preparation and welcome to visit for the event.

Happy exploring! Have fun.

How to find this tour guide?
Jean Liu, Shanghai Tour Guide,
http://www.ourexplorer.com/tour-guide-jean-liu-1382.aspx

Client Comment
5 thumb up, a nice and professional Shanghai tour guide.

Tourist Guide of the Day - Pascual Kunchicuy

Who is this guide?
Pascual Kunchicuy, a tourist guide in Puyo, Ecuadorian Amazon.

What does this guide do?
We are an indigenous tribe in the Ecuadorian Amazon that decided to welcome ecotourists in order to protect our territory. We offer a personal adventure that you will never forget: the Ikiam Expedition (Ikiam means forest in our language, Shiwiar Chicham). You will discover the incredible biodiversity of our jungle and share unforgettable time with us in the heart of the Amazon, while helping us to preserve our home.

We are struggling to protect our threatened territory from oil companies. Ecotourism through its valuable revenues and foreign support will help us to legalize our territory without compromising our culture or our forest. Help us to preserve our dignity and way of life.

How to find this guide?
Profile Link: Pascual Kunchicuy
http://www.ourexplorer.com/tour-guide-pascual-kunchicuy-2809.aspx

Personal Website: Pascual Kunchicuy, Rediscover your connection to nature with the Shiwiars, http://www.ikiam.info/

Tourist Guide of the Day - Pablo Piera

Who is this guide?
Pablo Piera, a tourist guide in Buenos Aires of Argentina.

What does this guide do?
My name is Pablo Piera (40), I'm photographer and marketing consultant, and I'm ready to bring you a Personal, Exclusive & Passionated Whole-day tour. I wish to give you TIME, all of the time you need to fall in love with Buenos Aires, and as long as we’re at it, be charmed by my service! I decided to start this litle one-person-company because I decided after years of thinking about it, that honest tourism is a funny job. We can chat in ENGLISH, SPANISH, or PORTUGUESE, and I have friends who can show in ITALIAN or FRENCH.

I´m focused on Art, Arch & Historical funny tours. Let's discover BA together!

How to find this guide?
Profile Link: Pablo Piera,
http://www.ourexplorer.com/tour-guide-pablo-piera-1865.aspx

Personal Website: Pablo Piera, Your Friend in Buenos Aires.
Enjoy one of the most beautiful cities in the world with a personal guide
http://www.yourfriendinbsas.com.ar/

Tourist Guide of the Day - Sowanna Yun

Who is this guide?
Sowanna Yun, a tourist guide in Siem Reap of Cambodia.

What does this guide do?
I am a tourist guide from Cambodia.

I was born in Siem Reap Town around 7 kilometers away from Angkor Wat TempleI have been hosting guests to our country for over 10 years, and would enjoy sharing our cultural riches with you and your friends. I Welcome your call or email with questions and I am happy to assist with trip planning.

How to find this guide?
Profile Link: Sowanna Yun, http://www.ourexplorer.com/tour-guide-sowanna-yun-1468.aspx

Personal Website: Sowanna Yun, http://www.cambodianguide.com/.
Cultural tour guide. Driver-guide. Sport, nature and adventure guide. Trekking and mountain guide.

Tourist Guide of the Day - Rhys Scott-Dawkins

Who is this guide?
Rhys Scott-Dawkins, a tourist guide in Durban of South Africa.

What does this guide do?
Tailor made packages, can help with booking of accommodation to suite budget. Any adventure sport you can think of (have a list to choose from). Can do the cultural part if interested (have tour certificate) but I want you to come experience SA the way I do everyday of my life and naturally you'll learn about the culture. The more popular activities are 'Learn to surf', scuba (courses avail.), golf and deep sea fishing. Can also organise transport. Fully qualified to take safaris and as mentioned it's a passion of mine, I want to show you South Africa!

How to find this guide?
Profile Link: Rhys Scott-Dawkins,
http://www.ourexplorer.com/tour-guide-rhys-scott-dawkins-2077.aspx

Personal Website: Rhys Scott-Dawkins, Endless Summer Tours,
South African surfing Tours, family vacations and adventure holidays!
http://www.endless-summer-tours.co.za/

Tourist Guide of the Day - Marta Veciana

Who is this guide?
Marta Veciana, a tourist guide in Barcelona of Spain.

What does this guide do?
I am born in Barcelona, and I have been always in love with my city. I had great teachers in high school that transferred to me their passion for our history and architecture, and they encouraged me to never stop reading and learning about Barcelona.

After university I spent one year traveling, and when I came back I got a job as part of the Information staff of the Sagrada Familia, the unfinished Gaudi church and the most visited monument in Barcelona. As well as helping the visitors, my responsibilities included giving private tours to personalities, press and special guests. I worked there for almost three years, enjoying the company of employees who had spent a large part of their lives in such an amazing building, and appreciating the advice and explanations of the architects that are continuing the works. Having the chance of discovering the amazing Gaudi world from its insides has been one of the best experiences in my life.

After I passed the official exam to be able to work as a tour guide in the city, I started working as a fulltime freelance tourguide and I created my own company FOREVERBARCELONA.

I'm in love with my city, and I'm passionate about my job. I do enjoy being an ambassador of Barcelona for our visitors, and I feel really happy when I see my guests falling in love with our city.

How to find this guide?
Profile Link: Marta Veciana,

http://www.ourexplorer.com/tour-guide-marta-laurent-veciana-1501.aspx

Personal Websites:
Marta Veciana, CUSTOMIZED TOURS IN BARCELONA AND SURROUNDINGS, http://foreverbarcelona.com/

Foreverbarcelona - A Barcelona Tourguide Blog, http://foreverbarcelona.blogspot.com/

Tourist Guide of the Day - Larysa Petlin

Who is this guide?
Larysa Petlin, a tourist guide in Orlando of USA.

What does this guide do?
My goal is to make the tourists and other Orlando guests feel comfortable while visiting Orlando by using my professional services. Therefore you can easily rely on my professional help and assistance to plan your time in Orlando, FL.

I will be glad to offer you such a range of services as individual and groups city tours, airport transfers and city transportation as well as private translation and interpretation services.

How to find this guide?
Profile Link: Larysa Petlin,
http://www.ourexplorer.com/tour-guide-larysa-petlin-2356.aspx

Personal Website: Larysa Petlin, Private Orlando Guide, http://orlandotourguide.synthasite.com/

Tourist Guide of the Day - Jolie Weelu

Who is this guide?
Jolie Weelu, a tourist guide in Lijiang, Yunnan Province of China.

What does this guide do?
I am Jolie, professional qualified trekking and culture tour guide in Northwest and middle of Yunnan, Tiger leaping gorge, around Lugu lake, Mt.Meili, Nu canyon, and Dulong Canyon, around Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-la, famillar with mountain and villages there.

I am good at different Yunnan minority culture, folk dancing and singing. Wish you enjoy your trip and I can help you when you travel.

How to find this guide?
Profile Link: Jolie Weelu
http://www.ourexplorer.com/tour-guide-jolie-weelu-2224.aspx

Personal Website: Jolie Weelu, professional trekking & culture guide in Northwest and middle of Yunnan, http://joliewee-lu.spaces.live.com/

Tourist Guide of the Day - Flora Lin

Who is this guide?
Flora Lin, a tourist guide in Shanghai of China.

What does this guide do?
I am very familiar with culture, history, senic spots, shopping, good accomadation of Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Water villages, Beijing, Inner mongolia and other cities. I also guide tours abroad like thailand, Philipines and so on.

I can help u to design the specialized itineary according to ur interests for ur private trip, can arrange everything in detail: hotel booking, car rentals with driver, tour programme...everything in need before u come.

As u come for a business trip, I also can help to let u know the business envoriment in shanghai, take u to the exhibition centers, factories!Help u with business sourcing and negotiation!Last but not lest, I really enjoy my work, I love it beacuse it's both my hobby and my job!

How to find this guide?
Profile Link: Flora Lin,
http://www.ourexplorer.com/tour-guide-flora-lin-1561.aspx

Personal Website: Flora Lin, Best China Private Tour Service, http://www.bestchinatrip.blogspot.com/

Tour Guide of the Day - Jay Pesta

Who is this guide?
Jay Pesta, a tour guide in Prague of Czech Republic.

What does this guide do?
PRAGUE-WALKS - PRIVATE TOURS IN PRAGUE AND THE CZECH REPUBLIC RECOMMENDED BY FODOR´S.

Dear Travelars, I offer a wide range of private tours both classical introductory tours in Prague and the Czech Republic as well as tours around your interest be it architecture, history, medieval castles, crystal manufactories, galleries, breweries, or hiking in Bohemian nature reserves, etc. So don't miss out on all the fun! Thank you for reading and welcome to my home, Prague!

How to find this guide?
Profile Link: Jay Pesta
http://www.ourexplorer.com/tour-guide-jay-pesta-1554.aspx

Personal Website: Jay Pesta, Private Prague Guide, custom travel services, http://www.private-prague-guide.com/

旅行的需求

旅行的需求，并不是讨论我们为什么去旅行，无关乎马斯洛的需求理论。而是想说说，不同的人群，旅行中的实际需求会很不一样。

当你旅行时，你最需要什么？迅捷的交通工具、舒适的住宿、好吃的食物、志同道合的旅伴……当你整理背包时，你一定会带上什么？相机、瑞士军刀、化妆品、、靠枕（我看到过女孩子在汽车上，拿出一个充气靠枕，舒服地枕着睡）……

如果是跟团旅行，那你只有事先对旅行社或线路作部分的选择。众口难调，所以不得不在自己和别人的需求里折衷。如果是DIY旅行，选择面就比较广了。再或者，找一个私人导游，就可以按需定制你的行程了。一想到旅行者，第一反应往往是充满活力的年轻人，实际远不止于此。专业的私人导游，不是景点介绍者，而是针对不同人群，能够提供不同的服务，让人享受旅行的过程。

老年旅行者，要考虑体力和必要的疾病防备。

商务旅行者，要考虑他们有限的时间，提供实际有益的信息如哪里有无线网络。

奢华旅行者，要提供最优质的衣食住行选择，而不是一味“贵的就是好的”。

残疾旅行者，要注意更多细节，比如听力障碍者需要专业的手语导游。

现在提问，你旅行中最需要的是什么？

照片：上海豫园，相同的窗口，不同的风光。

OurExplorer用户评价

OurExplorer是基于用户评价的私人导游平台，所以看看我们的旅行者们，说了些什么——

Gavin in London （伦敦，五星）
Certainly gets the full OurExplorer endorsement of quality. On a wet London day I had a superb tour by Gavin. Deep insight and knownledge with a passion and excitment that is inspiring. A must book tour guide for a London walking tour! (By David) 完全获得OurExplorer的资质认可。在一个伦敦的雨天，Gavin带给了我顶级的旅行。他有深入的见识，广泛的知识，以及令人鼓舞的热情。如果去伦敦旅行，一定选择他做导游。

Entices in Lijiang （丽江，五星）
This easy-approaching and out-going guy has arranged almost everything for us, including the humorous driver Mr. Cheng, the beautiful typical tibetan hostel, interesting Naxi-songs and the breath-taking scenery along the road. (By Xiaoyu) 随和、外向，他帮我们安排好了所有的事情，在我们的旅途中，有幽默的司机陈师傅，漂亮又典型的藏式旅馆，有意思的纳西歌，还有一路上让人窒息的美景。

Irene in Bangkok（曼谷，四星）
Irene has been very nice and helpful during my whole trip in Thailand. She speaks perfect English. I learned a lot from her guiding in Bangkok, the grand palace, temples, local life...... And, I love the fruit shakes in the market. (By Jean) Irene 在我整个的泰国旅程中，都很友善且帮助极多。她的英语非常流利。在她带我游览曼谷的过程中，我获益匪浅，了解了泰国的大王宫、庙宇、当地生活......而且，我非常喜欢市集里的鲜榨果汁。

Kikuko in Tōkyō （东京，二星）
Guide was very knowledgeable about Asakusa (old area) of Tokyo but English wasn't brilliant and struggled getting round Tokyo transport system. (By Anne) 导游对东京的Asakusa（旧区）非常了解，但是英语不是很好，而且对东京的交通系统不是很熟悉。

那么你呢？为自己找一个合适的导游，让下一次旅途变得与众不同。