female local leaders

Along with getting trekkers safely and securely around Peru’s many mountains, Maritza Chacacanta is also one of the country’s loudest voices in sustainability. We sat down to find out how …

“A few years ago, my husband was killed. My children grew up and got married. I also got cancer. I’ve beaten ovarian cancer twice.” I need a second to absorb …

“I think it makes a positive difference to some travellers having me as their leader.”

We quizzed the Varanasi-born, Delhi-based guide on everything from her favourite trips to India’s hidden gems.

To coincide with International Women’s Day, we’re proud to launch three new women-only expeditions to Morocco, Jordan and Iran.

“The best thing is,” she says, “I think we’re making a difference. As a company. For Cuba.”