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Behind CultureRoad is a dedicated team that makes our company feel like a true family. We are a passionate and dedicated team of professionals with a shared love of travel and a commitment to providing our travellers with exceptional service and unforgettable experiences. On top of this, we share a big fascination for hard-to-reach desintations across the world. So here we go, welcome to the CultureRoad family – maybe you’ll get to meet them soon on tour!
Rik Brinks
Founder and tour guide
Meet Rik Brinks, the founder and face of CultureRoad. A Dutchman from Utrecht, Rik’s passion for travel began in his youth, inspired by “Tintin and the World Atlas”. His love for exploring new places has only grown stronger since.
Pascale Schreurs
Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Pascale joins us from adventurous Utrecht, handling marketing, press, bookings, and prepping travelers for tours. Between trips, she loves packing for the next adventure and discovering crazy chip flavors.
Xavier Blancharde
Tour guide
Sometimes, you visit a place and unexpectedly fall in love. That’s what happened to British adventurer Xavier, known for his blog “Travel the Unknown” and YouTube channel. After traveling the world, Xavier fell in love with Syria and frequently exploring the Middle East.
Ryan
Tour guide and Analyst
Our data analyst, tour guide, tech supporter, and positivity guru, Ryan Randell, is always here to save the day. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Ryan travels half the year, balancing work and travel perfectly. With a witty joke or expert tour-leading, Ryan is your go-to guy.
Parastoo Naghib Baghdad
Marketing and Communication Intern
Parastoo is joining us as an intern from Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUAS) and native of Iran. With her diverse background and passion for cultural exploration, her goal is to help you find the most enriching experiences during your trip.
Layane Al Madani
Sales and Marketing
Layane, originally from Syria, joins us from Barcelona. She brings her passion for exploring diverse cultures, her international upbringing, and her curiosity for innovative marketing strategies to CultureRoad.
Noor van der Zijden
Marketing and Communication Intern
Noor is curious about the world around her and finds it inspiring to discover new cultures. She optimizes the website and comes up with creative marketing strategies. With her fresh perspective and enthusiasm, she brings new ideas to life.
Jojo
Tour guide in Pakistan
For the past five years, Jojo has been living on the road, traveling all over Pakistan. Along the way, she made friends from across borders and became part of their lives. Choosing tourism to represent her country has been a blessing for her, and she feels so fortunate to be a guide.
Rachael
Tour guide in Congo
Rachael is our tour guide from Uganda. Very passionate about showcasing the beauty and diversity of Africa. She takes great pride in sharing her rich culture and history with visitors. One of her favorite places to show tourists is Kahuzi-Biega National Park, home to the Eastern Lowland gorillas.
Ahmad
Tour guide in Iraq
Ahmad is a proud Iraqi from Mesopotamia. He leads our tours in Iraq and has a big interest in showing the world his culture and history next to the dark recent history and change the stereotype of Iraq. His favorite places to visit are the Mesopotamian marshes and Mosul’s old town.
Erkin
Tour guide in Uzbekistan
Erkin is a tour guide in Uzbekistan showing travelers amazing places in his country. His favorite place is his hometown Samarkand. His pride in his heritage and the beauty of his hometown makes every tour he leads both personal and eye-opening.
Eliza
Tour guide in Venezuela
Eliza is our tour guide in Venezuela. What is her favorite place? It’s too hard to choose for her. Angel Falls is breathtaking, the Orinoco Delta is exciting, and the beaches are incredible. Each place offers a unique experience. She always makes visitors feel at home.
Of course, this list isn’t exhaustive. We couldn’t organize any tour without the invaluable support of our local partners, spanning from Angola to Venezuela and from Pakistan to North Korea. We simply couldn’t do it without our extended CultureRoad family.