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The Out Adventures Team

Meet the people that are here to bring you top-notch customer service and the best gay holiday in the world.

OUR STAFF & HOSTS

OWNER & HOST

Robert Sharp

OWNER & HOST

Rob spent a year travelling the world before launching Out Adventures in 2008. He’s visited 60+ countries in his quest to bring you unforgettable expeditions. He also does fun stuff at the office like analyzing metrics (seriously, he enjoys analyzing metrics).

OPERATIONS MANAGER & HOST

Scott Marquardt

OPERATIONS MANAGER & HOST

We found Scott in one of our most popular destinations: Peru. Originally from the Great White North, he most recently oversaw operations for a major travel company in Latin American. He’s fond of exotic flavours, foreign films and all the subtitles that contribute to his love of languages.

MARKETING MANAGER & HOST

Carl Hiehn

MARKETING MANAGER & HOST

We first hired Carl to ‘help out’ with ‘a little social media’, but he quickly made himself an essential part of the family. Today he pushes out the content you pine over, from sassy social media and blog posts to our Gay Travel Podcast. Out of office he likes to run, bake pies, and crash dive bars.

Writer & Host

Lino DiNallo

Writer & Host

Based in Vancouver, Lino enjoys sunset yoga on the beach, making up hobbies, and abusing the Oxford comma. He also types like Liberace plays the piano, bedazzling our trip descriptions and newsletters with salty sentences. In a perfect world you’ll love his writing so much you need a cigarette.

Sales & Marketing Coordinator

Gilles Borque

Sales & Marketing Coordinator

Gilles sweats the small stuff so you won’t have to. He’s the man that organizes hotel bookings, airport transfers and fun lists of info so we remember things like who is celebrating a holiday on tour. In turn, your Out Adventure will be anything but a brouhaha.

Hostess

Miss Conception

Hostess

From Vallarta to Vienna, Miss Conception is the overnight sensation that was 19 years in the making. She’s the female delusionist extraordinaire with the voice of an angel, the wit of an old dame, and the mouth of a truck driver.


OUR GROUP LEADERS

Ale
Peru

Ale

Peru

Aléjandrina, or Alé, is our Peruvian Mama that’s taken great care of our clients since 2009. Whether hiking the Inca Trail or exploring the Amazon, you’ll quickly see why past travellers don’t just consider Alé a guide, but a friend.

Nepal

Kusang

Nepal

Having nearly 17 years of experience guiding in the Everest region is a serious accomplishment for anyone, let alone Kusang who is only in his late 30's. His personality and passion for culture are really just cherries on top.

Joe
Japan

Joe

Japan

When our Japanese partners suggested Joe as our guide, they described him as such: "Joe has such lovable sweet looks and his heart is sweeter." Beyond his dapper style and full heart, he also has a keen interest in travel, photography and movies.

Spain

Alex

Spain

Alex was born and raised in Barcelona, and believes that the best way of discovering our beautiful planet is on our own two feet. Fitting he'll be our fearless leader on the Camino de Santiago!

India

Bhuvan

India

Bhuvan is amongst India’s culture cognoscenti. He’s a passionate painter and sculptor and loves listening to music and reading. He has also lived in several different regions across India giving him a rich understanding of the country’s varied cultures, cuisines and traditions.

Norway

Bjørn

Norway

Spoiler alert: Bjørn means bear in Norwegian, and that’s literally our local guide’s name. Given his beard, it feels appropriate. He’s a certified kayaking, climbing and skiing instructor. He’s also a striking landscape photographer who channels the rugged spirit of Norway onto his Instagram feed. Check it out: @bjornankre!

Peru

Daniel

Peru

With a passion for architecture, history, language and food, Daniel is the perfect guide to introduce our guests to Peru. He loves to show off his home country and will enthusiastically point out the best cevicherias, gay bars and historic points of interest.

Europe

Gabor

Europe

A true traveller, Gabor was born in Pecs, Hungary, spent two years in Israel and has since settled into Budapest. He has 20 years of guiding experience and has led tours through Hungary, Israel, Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia. He's extremely outgoing and has an impressive knack for languages (English, Hungarian, Hebrew and Finnish!).

Iceland

Gudni

Iceland

Gudni, who has led our gay Iceland getaways since 2012, is best remembered by guests for his delicious smile and huggable persona. He’s always the first to snorkel the Silfra fissure. The first suited up and into the Blue Lagoon. And he’ll finish his first pint before you’ve screamed “Skál”.

Portugal

João

Portugal

João’s energy, enthusiasm and dedication set him apart from the crowd. He’s a comedian by nature and will have you cackling from the moment you arrive at our Welcome Meeting to the very last course at our Farewell Dinner.

Ken
Kenya

Ken

Kenya

Ken has always had a passion for wildlife and hospitality. After he completed his high school education in Narok where he was born and raised, he joined Kenya Wildlife and Training Services to begin his guiding career. Ken has travelled throughout Kenya, but his favourite place is Masai Mara.

Croatia

Livio

Croatia

A visit to Croatia is not truly complete without the knowledge and warmth that Livio offers Out Adventures guests. With nearly 20 years’ experience, this man sure knows his way around, and being an international world traveller, he provides context that many guides are unable to.

Chile

Mark

Chile

As a professional cyclist, and amateur wino, Mark is the perfect person to welcome you to the Wild West of South America. He’s American, but has called Chile home for 15 years.

Kenya

Mustafa

Kenya

Also known as Musty (Moo-stee), Mustafa is a very passionate guide with 15 years of experience. His first job was at a camp site where he realized he had a love of both nature and people. Outside of guiding, he loves classical music and exploring new regions and parks. "What's Musty's favourite animal?", you ask. The elephant! As he explains, he likes how the herds are led by women.

Morocco

Mustapha

Morocco

Originally from the Rose Valley, Mustapha has been a professional guide for over 8 years, and began with Out Adventures in 2019. Although not gay, he believes that every person should be respected, regardless of their gender, sexuality or race.

Kenya

Mwok

Kenya

Our head Kenya guide is a bright 33-year-old from West Pokot. Born with a love of animals and nature, his favourite part of guiding is watching visitors get excited about the numerous wildlife sightings. Even after years of guiding, Mwok still gets ecstatic himself over rare sightings such as the elusive leopard.

Azores

Rodrigo

Azores

Rodrigo is the local Azorian charged with guiding us homos around the stunning Atlantic archipelago he calls home. He insists the only way to truly experience the islands is by hike or bike.

Tony (Jaturaporn)

Thailand

From the northern province of Nan, Tony brings charm and swagger to his tours. He loves taking photos, shopping, and dressing up Out Adventurers’ guests in traditional Lanna Thai outfits.

Cuba

Wilmar

Cuba

When Will isn’t grooming and competing with his five beautiful pooches, he’s most likely enjoying his husband’s gourmet food. You’ll get to know Will, his husband, and his dogs while dining at his home on our Cuba tours.

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