
Alejandra Beckett
Travel has profoundly shaped my life, and I’m passionate about helping others experience that same transformation. To me, it’s not just about visiting landmarks, it’s about connecting with different ways of living, thinking, and seeing the world through culture, food, and daily life. As a Travel Operations Coordinator, I work behind the scenes to ensure every detail is perfectly aligned, so travelers can fully immerse themselves in meaningful, authentic experiences. My goal is to help make travel not just enjoyable, but truly life-changing.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"I specialize in crafting and coordinating unforgettable travel experiences throughout Portugal and Spain. Behind every seamless itinerary is thoughtful, hands-on planning from accommodations and transportation to curated local activities, all designed to immerse travelers in the best each destination has to offer.
Whether it’s a slow-paced cultural journey or an action-packed adventure, I make sure each trip feels effortless, personalized, and genuinely memorable.
My goal is to turn exceptional itineraries into extraordinary life experiences."
How did you get involved in travel?
"It all began when I moved to Paris, France to start my architecture studies at university and discovered how effortlessly accessible exploring Europe’s diverse destinations was. Within months, I caught the travel bug, made international friends, and was lucky enough to visit their home countries. Travel quickly became my passion, woven between long nights of architecture studies and the hustle of building a life in the heart of Paris.
At the same time I studied, I also worked for a well-known cruise company in Paris — part-time during the academic year and full-time over the summer. Through this role, I started to build relationships with providers, hotels, restaurants, and other touristic services in the city. I was once involved in the logistics of a season of MasterChef filmed on the cruises, which gave me a unique insight into the industry from a whole new perspective."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
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During a two-and-a-half-month backpacking solo trip through Asia, one night in Suzhou, China, a city known as the "Venice of the East" left a lasting mark on me.
I arrived by train after dark, my phone stopped working, the streets were nearly empty and I was completely lost in the quiet, dimly lit streets, unable to communicate with anyone since I couldn’t communicate in the local language, lost and unsure where to go. The train station had just closed, it was getting late, and there was no chance at all to book a new place to stay. Just as I was losing all hope of finding my way, someone approached me with a lantern and a smile. Without saying much, she guided me through winding alleyways until we reached my hotel. Though we didn’t speak the same language, the silence between us had some kind of unspoken meaning.
Later that night, she returned and invited me to dinner, dressed in traditional attire. What followed was an evening I could never have imagined: a tea ceremony in a serene courtyard, dinner at her family’s riverside restaurant, and a concert of traditional Chinese music that felt almost otherworldly. Not only did she help me get to the hotel, but I also had one of the most authentic and amazing adventures I’ve ever had while traveling and experiencing the destination like a true insider.
...It was one of those rare moments when the world opens up in quiet wonder and reminds you how deeply connected we all are.
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