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Brenda Paredes

Brenda was born in Lima, Peru. Since she was a kid, Brenda has had a passion for international things, including traveling and learning languages such as English, Portuguese, French and Quechua. As soon as she turned 18, she travelled to the United States and visited many beautiful cities such as Charlotte, New York, San Francisco, Miami and more. Brenda pursued a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a Master’s degree in Latin American Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. While Charlotte will always hold a special place in her heart, after receiving her masters she decided to returned back home after living in the US for four years.

She has travelled throughout Peru as an overseas mission trip coordinator for almost ten years. Recently, she spent two months in the gorgeous city of Cusco learning Quechua. During this time Brenda learned a lot more about her country, making her fall in love even more. These trips made her want to share her beautiful country with others, others like you.

Adrienne Moss

Adrienne was born in Georgia, USA to French-American parents, and spent her first 10 years bouncing around different military bases in the US and Germany. She completed high school in Virginia and obtained her bachelor's degree from the College of Charleston in South Carolina, before deciding to follow her true calling - travelling the world! After a year of travelling Europe, Adrienne landed in Lima, Peru, which she then called home for the next 6 years. During this time, she joined the Peru for Less team and in 2016 decided to work remotely, to explore the rest of the world. She then travelled extensively through South and Central America, Europe, India and Southeast Asia. Along the way, she met her adventure-loving husband and got married in 2019. They are now based in Mallorca, Spain, with 2 small children, and are already dreaming of their next travel adventures!

Leila Dancuart

Leila was born in Lima, raised with both Peruvian and Brazilian customs due to her father’s and mother’s respective heritage. Passionate for traveling, learning about different cultures and trying new experiences, she studied Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston.

When she turned fifteen years old and visited Walt Disney World, she fell in love with the service industry. She started working while studying at the age of eighteen as a front desk clerk, and then she was a waitress. After graduating from university, she worked as a front desk clerk at a local hotel Peruvian chain. She has traveled to different countries but would like to get to know the many beautiful places and interesting things of her home country of Peru!

When she is not working Leila loves to watch new TV shows, visit new restaurants, coffee shops and bars nearby, spend time with her family and friends, exercise and try things involving music such as Zumba or Hula Hooping. Her favorite kind of food is Peruvian and her favorite drink is coffee.

Chelsey Rickert

I’m a Colorado native that swapped life on mainland for island living when I decided to study Psychology and Speech Pathology at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Between my last semesters, a volunteer opportunity brought me to Peru for the first time and shortly afterwards I made the country my new home. I lived in Cusco for 4 years and then moved to Lima in 2017 where I enjoy time at the beach with my dogs and exploring the city’s great culinary and art scene. When I travel, I prefer experiences that take me off the beaten path and always bring my camera along with me.

Mikey Blount

Mikey was born in Prague to a Czech mother and US father, often moving between the two countries while growing up, which nurtured his passion for travel from a young age. While studying a degree in Psychology in the UK, he used part-time work to fund his travels around Europe and Asia. However, after one two-week field trip working on housing issues in Salvador, Brazil, he was hooked on Latin American culture, food, and lifestyle.

After finishing his Master's Degree in Social Development Practice at UCL, Mikey returned to Salvador for 5 months, teaching English at a local language school and volunteering at an NGO for kids in a disadvantaged neighbourhood. He used this time to travel further around Brazil, including Rio de Janeiro and Foz Do Iguazu, and then to Argentina, where he visited Buenos Aires.

After briefly working back home in Prague, Mikey returned to Latin America once again, to visit three more beautiful countries; Mexico, Colombia, and Peru. His stay in Peru had such a strong impression on him, he decided to go back and stay for longer and really get to know the country, the people, the culture, and all the exciting destinations Peru has to offer! Mikey’s favourite destination in Peru so far has been Lima, due to the wide range of neighbourhoods, food, and things to do. However, he also loved visiting Machu Picchu, Huacachina, and Arequipa. He is looking forward to exploring the Peruvian Amazon next!

Alejandra Rodriguez

Jana is an entrepreneur woman fascinated by the ancestral teachings and in the constant quest to share wellness experiences throughout the world. She was born in Peru, where she graduated as a Social Communicator and found her passion in the wellness tourism industry, where she had worked in roles as Tour Conductor, Operations Manager and Yoga Retreats Leader.

For several years she shared many moments with indigenous communities in the Peruvian desert coast, highlands and rainforest, organizing and registering trips with volunteers for an NGO she worked for. While doing that, she discovered the immense potential and diversity of Peru. Since then, she couldn't stop exploring her country and Latin America.

In 2018 she got certified as a Yoga teacher in Costa Rica and during the world’s lockdown she dived deeper in the ancient Indian teachings, getting certified in Trauma Informed, Prenatal and Ayurvedic Yoga.

Jana is an enthusiast of Kirtan, the nervous system, non-violent communication, conscious eating, social art, public spaces and initiatives to address climate change. She is convinced that a single person cannot do everything, but can do something and that will be good for the world if it comes from a place of love.

Debbie Sutcliffe

Debbie, was born and raised in Perú with 21 years of experience in the Tourism industry. Passionate about traveling and being able to create memories by showcasing her own country.

Debbie has worked in the hotel, cruise and travel industry for half of her life. She considers herself lucky to have traveled the world on a cruise ship for over 10 years, giving her the opportunity to explore different destinations and learn about countries customs, food and interacting with cultures.

Debbie loves to bake, to barbecue, going to the beach and of course to traveling and exploring new destinations. She is a big believer that every country has its own charm, but considers that Perú has more than one.

Selene Montemayor

Selene was born and raised in Lima. She received a double degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the University of Houston and Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola.

Since a young age, she has wanted to travel the world and explore her own country. In Peru, Selene has visited Piura, Arequipa, Cusco, Junin, and Ica, and she looks forward to going to the Amazon Jungle. One of her favorite places in the world is Cusco because of all the activities, amazing landscapes, and variety of cuisine that you can experience there. Selene is now focused on her love of travel and has many destinations still left to visit, but in the future she would like to be part of a nonprofit organization focused on providing education to the less fortunate in Peru.

In her spare time she enjoys going to the theater, visiting museums, eating, dancing and always trying new things. Skydiving is one activity she’d like to cross off her bucket list.

Rylee McGowan

Rylee is a photographer and musician originally from San Francisco. It was here that she studied Film Production at the State Universityand worked diligently through school at the Exploratorium Science Museum as an audiovisual technician and freelance photographer.

After graduation, Rylee had an urge to travel and explore the rest of the world, her camera at her side, and so spent time in Haiti, Mexico, South East Asia and Western Europe. She found the Caribbean and Latin American countries particularly visually exciting, although on one occasion, in Haiti, a voodoo curse was put on her by a lady worried that Rylee’s camera had captured part of her soul.

Her first experience of South America was when she traveled through Argentina and then to Peru… but she liked it so much she stayed! She realizes that traveling is always going to be an important part of her life, but for the time being.

Maribell Mormontoy

Maribell (two “ll’s” to make her unique, her father said) was born and raised in Cusco, Peru. She studied Tourism at Universidad San Antonio Abad in Cusco but after some time off traveling and working she studied Hospitality Management at San Ignacio de Loyola University.

At 19 she learned about Work & Travel exchange programs that opened her eyes to new experiences. During the winters she worked in Park City, Utah and during the summer on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts (where she would love to live) — packing and unpacking was exciting for her every time. It was on the island where she confirmed her passion for customized service and hospitality that led her to continue studying.

Besides working at well recognized and high standard hotels and restaurants she had the opportunity to visit some of the main cities in the US such as Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, with her favorites being Boston and Maui, Hawaii.

While abroad Maribell appreciated her ancestral culture more and more, the love for her people grew, and she missed the extraordinary cuisine. Now she is currently living in Lima and she proudly shows the city & other parts of Peru to her friends from other countries when they come to visit. One great dream of hers is to keep learning about other cultures and traveling farther (especially Europe and Southwest Asia) to finally be a world citizen.

Noelia Castro

Noelia was born in Lima, Peru. She received her bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the University of Houston in Texas. Always eager to travel, Noelia has explored many different cities in Peru including: Cusco, Ica, Piura, Pasco, Junín, La Libertad, Cajamarca, Huánuco and San Martin.

Aside from Peru, she has traveled to many states in the United States such as Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New Mexico, Arizona, Arkansas, New York, and has also been to Puerto Rico. In her spare time, Noelia likes watching movies, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends. She is always up to trying new things.