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Europe Guide Tom Litjens
Back to Guide Pages >>Guide: Tom Litjens
Short Bio:
Born in Holland, I started to travel at a very young age, first with my parents, later on my own. Tried a couple of 'trades', from being a teacher, chemistry and photography, until I found a true joy in guiding walking and biking tours. Here I could combine work with the pleasure of traveling.
Trips guided by Tom:
- Holland | Netherlands Highlights
- Spain | La Rioja
- Denmark | Danish Isles
- Italy/Austria: Innsbruck to Lake Garda
- Holland/Belgium: Brussels to Gent
- Germany | Romantic Road
Tom's Guide Survey:
My Favorite Destinations:
India, Costa Rica, Greece, Italy, Spain, Austria, Germany
Destinations I Want to Visit:
Indonesia, Tibet, Australia, Canada, USA, Brazil, etc. etc.
Interests:
Meditation, nature, different cultures
Hobbies:
Photography (is my actual profession), hiking in nature, biking
Favorite Books:
The Power of Now-Eckhart Tolle, The Foundation Series-Isaac Asimov, The Book of the Secrets
Favorite Outdoor Activities:
Hiking, Biking
World's Best
For the fourth year in a row, ALA was recognized as one of the top Tour Operators in the World by Travel + Leisure. Read the Press Release >
Outside Magazine2012 Hall of Fame Travel Awards
ALA was inducted in Outside Magazine's 2012 Hall of Fame Travel Awards for our groundbreaking Cuba Tours. Read More...
National Geographic Traveler 50 Tours of a Lifetime
The editors of National Geographic Traveler single out ALA's Cuba tour as one of their top tours in 2012. See the complete list>




