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Meet Katrina Cepeda

I call the San Francisco Bay Area home and have spent much of my career in tech in the heart of Silicon Valley. My first job was working alongside David and Arlene Brown, and that role took me all over the world as I managed international programs.


My love of travel began at age 13, when my aunt and uncle invited me to spend the summer with them in Germany. From there, we explored several countries across Europe, and I knew then that I had caught the travel bug. Traveling to historical places and viewing beautiful art encouraged me to get a degree in Art History, which I have applied to where I visit.


My interests include:

  • Historical sites, art, and museums
  • Active and outdoor adventures
  • Culinary and cultural experiences
  • Seeking secret hidden treasures (speakeasies, underground cities, you name it!)


When I’m not traveling, I spend my time cuddling up with my three bunnies and attending music festivals.


I would love to help you plan unforgettable experiences and discover the places you’ve always wanted to visit. Please reach out and say hello! 

Katrina's Blogs

holiday rental scams
Avoiding Holiday Rental Scams
An article in today's Irish Times reminds us that travelers must always be careful when booking accommodations online.  As with most things on the internet, scammers, hackers and others are always looking for ways to take your money - and holiday rentals are a big target because the transactions usually involve higher amounts. We don't […]
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Travelling with a Medical Condition
Travel is for everyone, and even if you have a disability, you should make every effort to get out and see the world.  Almost all of our content is our own, written by ourselves about our travels. But there will always be subjects we have not encountered, and we are always happy for our visitors to […]
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Not your usual Car Hire company
Car Hire Companies are out of control!  Need to hire a car in Europe?  The state of the industry is terrible! Practically all the car hire companies won't even rent to you unless you take their expensive extra insurance package.  Or if they do, they hit your credit card for an unheard of charge in advance. […]

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