Each of our specialists covers a few areas of our programme and all have been recruited for their passion and detailed knowledge of the region. They have all travelled extensively in this area so whoever plans your trip you can be sure that you will experience the very best of the country. Click on their profiles to read more about their background and travel experience.
After graduating from Sheffield University, Nick spent time undertaking charity work alongside Prince William in remote parts of southern Chile. Taking advantage of this unique opportunity he then went on to travel extensively through Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil. Embarking on a career with Audley Travel has enabled Nick to further develop his interest in the landscape and culture of the continent he loves. As part of his role, he has returned to South America on several occasions to expand his knowledge of Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Guyana, Argentina and Antarctica. Nick has also played an integral part in assisting with the set up of the Central America programme by travelling through Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras.
Patrick spent his childhood in Kenya and Hong Kong, he then travelled to Australia to indulge in his passion for diving and qualify as an instructor. There followed several years of working in New Zealand, Vanuatu and Australia. Returning to the UK, Patrick worked for a well-known flight specialist before continuing his travels in Costa Rica for several months and then joining Audley. After being involved with the Australasia department for three years Patrick moved to the Latin America team and has subsequently travelled to Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands and Peru. With the launch of the new Central America programme, Patrick has travelled to Cuba to research and develop it as a new destination for Audley. He has most recently been out to Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama to further expand his product knowledge.
Paula studied Spanish and French at Exeter University, taking a particular interest in Latin American literature and culture. On graduating she decided to explore the continent that had intrigued her during her studies and travelled to Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. After two years working for a company specialising in travel to Mexico, Paula was recruited by Audley and has since returned many times to South America both on holiday and to further her knowledge of this fascinating continent. Paula has been extensively involved with researching and developing our new Central America product, and has made recent trips to Mexico, Guatemala, Belize and Costa Rica.
Sarah's love of Latin America was fuelled whilst studying French and Hispanic Studies at the University of Birmingham. It was here that she developed a passion for the fascinating history and culture of the continent as well as its literature and cinema. After graduating Sarah spent six months travelling throughout Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Bolivia and Peru before fulfilling a lifelong dream to work with primates at an animal sanctuary in Bolivia. Since joining Audley Sarah has returned to Chile, Bolivia and Peru and has more recently been sent on an extensive trip to Cuba and Costa Rica to further her knowledge of Latin America.
Nick Giles
01993 838 607
Patrick Chase
01993 838 618
Paula Kirby
01993 838 606
Sarah Powell
01993 838 623