When taking a trip abroad to a new place, hiring a private tour guide for a half day or full day can greatly contribute to the enjoyment of a trip. While the expense is a bit of a splurge for most ...

About 30 years ago, right after I turned 21, I was standing in Milan’s airport close to dawn, clipboard in hand. I sported a bright, confident smile that I hoped would mask my inexperience. My charges ...

“First impressions are everything,” according to Sonoma State University tour guide Jennifer Garcia. “For a while, I didn’t really think about how important my first impression impacts tour guests.” ...

I was 21 the first time I was a tour guide for a group of Americans on a luxury tour. There were 50 of them in total, from all across the country, with ages ranging from 13 to 65. We trekked around ...