Destination Spotlight: Ireland & the UK

Hello! My name is Cathal and I am from Cork in Ireland. I have been a Tour Director for eight years but have spent over 20 years working in tourism and education. As a qualified History and English teacher, my joy is to bring the stories of European (especially Irish) history to life by visiting the most amazing places. I have also lived in the United States, The Netherlands, Ireland and Spain. I'm looking forward to meeting you!

Hi! My name is Ali (or Alison) and I am from the UK! I live in Brighton, on the 'sunny' south coast of England, but grew up just outside London. Since I was young, I have always been fascinated by different cultures and their history. In school, I specialised in languages - for me it was a way to get under the skin of a country and meet people! French and German initially, but later Italian and Spanish through work. In my twenties, I took off on a big world trip, working and living in different countries. It was truly a life-changing experience. Upon returning home, a friend introduced me to EF and it changed my life - Tour Directing is the perfect job! What could be better than introducing other people to the places and cultures that I love so much, sharing my knowledge and passion with them, and seeing them experience new things for the first time? It is a privilege to be able to help people fulfil their travel dreams! Away from work, one of my favourite places to spend time is in the mountains - hiking and skiing. The wonderful thing about travel, is that you never stop learning. I can't wait to be your companion in your European adventure - come and explore with me!