Jana Brehmer

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Active travel with a focus on connecting to the nature. The wild unspoiled Nordic Countries. Walking, trekking, kayaking, dog-sledding, wild camping, snowshoeing, skiing... From accessible family holidays to extreme expeditions."

How did you get involved in travel?

"I caught the travel bug from a very early age thanks to my family. I have literally been travelling for longer than I can remember! My journey into the adventure tourism industry really began when I was 15. I planned a 2 week self-supported trek along the border between England and Wales to raise money for charity. This adventure inspired me to go on to study Outdoor Leadership at university. I excelled in my studies receiving not just a First Class Honors Degree but also an award for Academic Excellence. It was also this trek which inspired me to start working in the field as an activity leader and guide. I hope to never stop exploring the world, designing adventures or facilitating unforgettable experiences."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I was just drifting off to sleep, snuggled up all cosy in my tent with views of a glacier meeting the sea. I was in Spitsbergen, part of the Norwegian Archipelego, Svalbard found in the Arctic Circle. I was listening to the lullaby of the rumbling glacier and getting ready to sleep when I heard the unmistakable sound of a whale exhaling. I poked my head out of the tent and sure enough there were two beluga whales just there, less than 100m away, playing in the icebergs at the foot of the glacier. I shared this moment with 8 lovely people. Some ran out of their tents in pyjamas and others stayed snuggled up like me, our heads poking out of our tents. We did not need words; we just grinned at each other. The Arctic Nature is truly amazing…"