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Evan Smith
Evan grew up in San Jose, California and after a collegiate career in NCAA golf (he is definitely Vaya Adventures' only scratch golfer), found himself heading to Santiago, Chile to teach English and see some of the world. He switched to the travel industry when he started working for the renowned Portillo Ski Resort in the Chilean Andes (home to the only Skiing World Championship ever held in Latin America), and eventually married a Chilena. He traveled around the continent and expanded his knowledge of the region before joining Vaya Adventures, where he routinely impresses our travelers with his professionalism, attention to detail, and thoroughness. In his spare time, Evan enjoys playing baseball, strumming his guitar, and trying out new restaurants.
Most Recent Posts:
Galapagos Wildlife Spotlight – The Galapagos Green Turtle
The Galapagos Green Turtle is a subspecies of the green sea turtle that is found in many different places throughout the world, including the Caribbean, Asia, Africa and Hawaii. The Galapagos version is typically smaller (though still reaching lengths of around 4 feet for full-grown adults) and darker in color than those found in other [...]
Galapagos Wildlife Spotlight Series – Wildlife as a Tool for Cruise Planning
On any Galapagos cruise, even on shorter 4 and 5 day options, you will see a tremendous amount and variety of wildlife. Trying to figure out the “best” wildlife is a bit tricky, because all the visitor sites have unique charms and the place is kind of an embarrassment of riches. With the unique and [...]
Three Nights at the Posada – A Peruvian Amazon Extension
Adding an Amazon Jungle visit to a trip in the Peruvian Highlands (i.e. Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu) is easier than a lot of people think, and is an excellent way to add some additional variety to a primarily “Incan-focused” trip. The Puerto Maldonado area of the Peruvian Amazon in Southern Peru lies [...]
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