Tesa Totengco

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12 September 2024 at 2:55 pm·1-min read

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A former fashion industry executive, Totengco focuses on independent travel, boutique hotels, history, and art. Born in the Philippines, she spent much of her twenties traveling solo through Europe — a journey she recently helped a client, also a single woman in her twenties, re-create.

Totengco particularly enjoys seeking out fantastic local restaurants and artisans whose skills have been passed down through generations. Some of her past itineraries have taken travelers to make pottery on a windswept isle in the Aegean; to climb to the top of Mt. Batur to watch the sun rise over Bali; and to ride horseback through the Viñales Valley in Cuba.

She prides herself on delivering world-class travel experiences in Europe and around the globe, whether it's a private lunch at an art collector's Irish estate, pottery making in Greece, or a self-driving adventure in Namibia.

Additional Specialties: Italy, Argentina, Chile, and Portugal

Languages Spoken: English and Filipino

Average Daily Spend: $500

Trip Planning Fees: $300

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