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Tetiana Smal

Ever since I can remember, I've been fascinated by the idea of discovering new places, meeting people from different cultures, and immersing myself in the beauty of our world. This passion led me to pursue a career in travel, where I could turn my wanderlust into a fulfilling profession.

Over the years, I've had the privilege of exploring a wide range of destinations, each leaving a lasting impression on me. From bustling cities to tranquil natural landscapes, every journey has been a source of joy and discovery.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialize in tailor-made holidays to England, Scotland, and Wales. Your trip could include stays in bigger cities like London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Glasgow, or relaxing in the stunning coastal and mountain areas, staying in charming villages such as Bibury in the Cotswolds, Portree on the Isle of Skye, or Betws-y-Coed in Snowdonia.

For nature enthusiasts, discover hidden gems surrounded by breathtaking landscapes while savoring local cuisine and beverages in a sustainable way, harmonizing with the environment, which is so important nowadays. Take leisurely walks along nature trails, explore historic old quarters, and enjoy the serene beauty of the countryside. All in a slow, immersive style of touring, appreciating every view and experience in each destination."

How did you get involved in travel?

"My journey into the world of travel began during my university days. Driven by a desire to see more of the world, I started working as a guide on bus tours across Europe. This incredible experience allowed me to explore both grand cities and charming small towns, find my favorite benches in parks around the globe, and discover where to find the best coffee in almost every European destination.

These adventures not only enriched my knowledge of diverse cultures and landscapes but also ignited a passion for sharing these experiences with others. I believe that travel has the power to transform us, offering new perspectives and unforgettable memories. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"For me, every trip is unique, as no two journeys are alike. Each adventure brings new acquaintances, new flavors, and new experiences. However, my latest trip to Canada stands out as an unforgettable experience.

I spent several weeks exploring the region of British Columbia, a place where stunning mountains and hiking trails merge with the endless beauty of the ocean. The city of Vancouver, with its blend of diverse cultures, added another layer of richness to the journey.

One of my dreams came true on this trip—I saw whales. Witnessing these magnificent creatures filled me with childlike joy and awe. It was an incredible feeling that I will cherish forever."

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Recent trip reviews for Tetiana

Amazing Ireland and Netherlands Family Vacation
Ireland | Jun 26 - Jul 7, 2026

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Sharla T.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026
Tetiana did an amazing job planning our Ireland/Netherlands trip. She took a very skeleton outline and filled in the gaps with great tours and experiences. Our hotels were a variety of different stays from regular hotels to resorts to castles and canal houses. Her recommendations covered all experiences . She even added in some extra tours and sites for the kids. Our private tours and drivers offered regional information, history, and culture references and provided a great education on top... Read more

Tetiana did an amazing job planning our Ireland/Netherlands trip. She took a very skeleton outline and filled in the gaps with great tours and experiences. Our hotels were a variety of different stays from regular hotels to resorts to castles and canal houses. Her recommendations covered all experiences . She even added in some extra tours and sites for the kids. Our private tours and drivers offered regional information, history, and culture references and provided a great education on top of our scheduled tours. Our family of 5 had an amazing vacation experience without the hassle of the planning piece. Also, during our trip we only ran into two instances when we needed support and Tetiana immediately let responded and helped us navigate any issues. It made for a very stress-free and relaxing vacation knowing we had support for any travel questions/hassles.

Activity Reviews
The Scilly Walk in Kinsale
The Scilly Walk in Kinsale
Ireland
Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
Amsterdam

Our driver and guide was such an incredible host. Not only did he provide culture and history during our drive, he made sure we had personalized experiences at every tour or stop. He also took tons of pictures and recommended extra stops and places to eat.

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Dublin Secret Food Tour
Dublin Secret Food Tour
Dublin

Awesome experience to try Dublin-centric foods. Guide gave a great overview of the city as we walked from place to place as well as the foods and eateries we visited. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone who loves food!

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Killarney National Park Private Tour
Killarney National Park Private Tour
Ireland

What a cool experiences! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the park and Irish history. He offered stops for pictures and even took family pics for us. He let the kiddos sit up front with him and feed the horse a small snack. I would absolutely recommend this horseback tour to anyone visiting Killarney National Park!

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Kinsale Ghost Tour
Kinsale Ghost Tour
Ireland

So much fun! Not at all scary. Slapstick comedy that wa great for our family with kids ranging from 6-12 years. Guides were hilarious yet still provided some great history of the town. Kids loved the “scary” bits and tried to catch the guides as they added some surprises to the tour. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to learn a little history with comedy and ghost stories thrown in. Great for families!

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Great planning kimkim!
England | Jun 1 - Jun 14, 2026

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Connie S.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

Our itinerary was just right for us, and the hotels you chose for us were all great! We loved touring the villages nearby, and you helped insure there were no major travel issues. Thank you!

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Tetiana was very attentive in the planning st...
Ireland | Jun 13 - Jun 17, 2026

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Martha Q.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

Tetiana was very attentive in the planning stage and throughout our travels. She was always quick to respond and ready to provide solutions to our questions.

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Great Plannin
England | Jun 1 - Jun 14, 2026

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weldon s.
Muskogee | Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026
The hotels selected and the daily schedule were great. All four of us had a great time and it was nice to have it all planned for us. Read more

The hotels selected and the daily schedule were great. All four of us had a great time and it was nice to have it all planned for us.

Hotel Reviews
The Slaughters Manor House
Lower Slaughter

The facility is great as is the staff. The location is also great for touring the Cotswolds.

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Location
We were there to tour the Cotswolds and it is a great location for that
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Cleanliness & Comfort
It was all kept clean and well organized.
Hotel Du Vin Poole
Poole

Location is great but short of parking which makes you not want to move your car once you have secured parking. Rooms small but nice.

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Well done
England | Jun 1 - Jun 14, 2026

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Martha T.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026
Loved our trip and it was well planned. Any questions or problems were answered quickly and resolved quickly. Read more

Loved our trip and it was well planned. Any questions or problems were answered quickly and resolved quickly.

Hotel Reviews
The Slaughters Manor House
Lower Slaughter

Great hotel and great staff.

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Easy drive to towns
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The Roseate Villa
Bath

Nice hotel but no lounge areas to congregate

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Activity Review
Hidcote Manor Gardens
Hidcote Manor Gardens
England

Beautiful even in the rain

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Not to be missed!
England | May 9 - May 22, 2026

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Elizabeth R.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2026

We loved the private tour to Windsor Castle and Hampton Court with David. And, actually the free day the we were given by accident in both London and Paris were wonderful. Next trip we will schedule a free day intentionally. Paris was a blast. The D' Orsea was not to be missed. We could have gone back for a second day.

Tatiana was ever attentive and super positive. Next up, Venice!

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Thank you so much for making our trip so memo...
Ireland | May 9 - May 16, 2026

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julie j.
Seattle, WA, USA | Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Thank you so much for making our trip so memorable, Tetiana! You made the whole process easy and enjoyable. I left a message after returning home on 5/25, but I wasn’t sure if it went through. For some reason, my phone had an issue so I couldn’t log in while I was in London for a family event, so I wasn’t able to write sooner. Tetiana was responsive, helpful, and quick to answer questions. Thanks to her planning, we could relax and enjoy the trip without worrying about the details.... Read more

Thank you so much for making our trip so memorable, Tetiana! You made the whole process easy and enjoyable.

I left a message after returning home on 5/25, but I wasn’t sure if it went through. For some reason, my phone had an issue so I couldn’t log in while I was in London for a family event, so I wasn’t able to write sooner.

Tetiana was responsive, helpful, and quick to answer questions. Thanks to her planning, we could relax and enjoy the trip without worrying about the details. We’re really grateful for her help.

And please let Ciaran and Jimmy know that we will always remember them whenever we think of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland—they were truly amazing and made the experience extra special.

We’re very grateful for everything and would happily recommend KimKim and Tetiana to anyone planning a trip!

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A fantastic trip to Scotland
Scotland | Apr 28 - May 7, 2026

Linda
Linda H.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 14, 2026

Tetiana planned us the most wonderful trip. She listened to all of our requests and we saw and did everything we hoped for. Our guides were all so knowledgeable about the places and sites we were seeing and all of our guides were on time and on schedule for everything. It was all seamless! Every hotel was charming in its own way and within walking distance of where we wanted to be. Thanks to her we had a fantastic trip to Scotland!

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Tetiana
Tetiana Smal
Local specialist in London | Replied on Jun 02, 2026

Linda, thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It was truly such a pleasure helping you, Sharon, and the rest of your group plan this Scotland adventure.

I’m absolutely delighted to hear that the trip came together so smoothly and that you enjoyed the guides, hotels, and all of the beautiful places along the way. Scotland is such a special destination, and it makes me so happy knowing you were able to experience everything you had hoped for.

Thank you again for trusting me with your journey, and I hope Scotland will always hold wonderful memories for all of you!

Tetiana is an asset to your team
United Kingdom | Apr 26 - May 8, 2026

Sara
Sara N.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Tetiana was only a phone call away and was able to direct and assist us with ANY and ALL aspects of our journey. I was very hesitant to go with Kim Kim after I received an initial rejection from your team because your team was not ready to work within my budget. All this changed when Tetiana reached out to me and worked patiently and diligently to come up with a travel itinerary that suited our family’s needs. She was there with us every step of the way. We are truely grateful to her for... Read more

Tetiana was only a phone call away and was able to direct and assist us with ANY and ALL aspects of our journey. I was very hesitant to go with Kim Kim after I received an initial rejection from your team because your team was not ready to work within my budget. All this changed when Tetiana reached out to me and worked patiently and diligently to come up with a travel itinerary that suited our family’s needs. She was there with us every step of the way. We are truely grateful to her for enabling us to complete our last family vacation with our elderly parents and my brother who is recently in remission from esophageal cancer. God Bless Tetiana!!!

Hotel Reviews
Hilton London Heathrow Airport

It was ok - it was picked for its convenience to the airport.

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Paris

Tiny rooms and dated.

Authenticity & Character
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Central
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Understaffed at night so the African gentleman stated that he could not help us as he was by himself.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sink was blocked and the staff was not really helpful because he stated that he was by himself.
Melia White House Hotel
London

Very clean and excellent customer service.

Authenticity & Character
Like any other 4 star hotel. Nothing unique.
Location
Centrally located
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean rooms but the carpets in the common areas were stained and worn.
Activity Reviews
Private Louvre Museum Visit
Private Louvre Museum Visit
Paris

Sebastian our guide was beyond excellent!!

Quality of Experience
Guide was very well versed with historical events.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very patient with my elderly parents
Transport
Vijay is an excellent driver and very helpful to my elderly parents.
Paris Icons in Four Hours: Private Drive & Stroll
Paris Icons in Four Hours: Private Drive & Stroll
Paris

Once again, Sebastian and Vijay made a great team!!!

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Very comfortable and convenient.
Transfer to Desired Location
Transfer to Desired Location
London
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Discover London in a Private Black Cab
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
London

Chris was great!! He was very informative. Initially we had a hard time following his accent but then we got the hang of it and he used the Mike on the second day so that my parents could hear him better in the back.

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 Ancient Monuments & Historic Salisbury Tour
Ancient Monuments & Historic Salisbury Tour
United Kingdom

Always awesome to see Stonehenge. Plan to return during the solstice when one is allowed to be up close and personal and partake celebrating the solstices with the Druids.

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Private Transfer to the International Train Station
Private Transfer to the International Train Station
United Kingdom

The driver dropped us off about 1/2 a block away from the station and we had to lug our luggage and walk the rest of the way which was tedious for my parents.

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Tetiana
Tetiana Smal
Local specialist in London | Replied on May 20, 2026
Hi Sara, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for such a meaningful and heartfelt review. Reading your words truly touched me. It was an absolute privilege to help your family plan this journey together, and I’m incredibly grateful that I could play even a small part in making these special memories possible for all of you. Family trips like this carry so much meaning, and knowing that you were able to share this time together means more to me than I can properly express. I also deeply... Read more

Hi Sara,

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for such a meaningful and heartfelt review. Reading your words truly touched me.

It was an absolute privilege to help your family plan this journey together, and I’m incredibly grateful that I could play even a small part in making these special memories possible for all of you. Family trips like this carry so much meaning, and knowing that you were able to share this time together means more to me than I can properly express.

I also deeply appreciate your trust throughout the planning process and your openness while we worked together to create something that fit both your wishes and your budget. Helping travelers feel supported and cared for every step of the way is always my goal, so your kind words genuinely mean the world to me.

Thank you again for allowing me to be part of such an important chapter for your family. I’m sending all of you my warmest wishes, especially continued health and happiness for your brother and parents!

My sister and I had a wonderful trip to Londo...
England | Apr 24 - May 1, 2026

Kathleen
Kathleen C.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on May 02, 2026
My sister and I had a wonderful trip to London with KimKim and Tetiana’s help. The hotel, The Mad Hatter, on the south bank of the Thames, was perfect with an included breakfast in the pub everyday. Good location for walking all over the area by the River, including the London Eye, St. Paul’s Cathedral, restaurants and Pubs. We took a day bus trip to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath, Bruce was the guide with Golden Bus tours and he was excellent. We took a River boat ride to The London... Read more

My sister and I had a wonderful trip to London with KimKim and Tetiana’s help. The hotel, The Mad Hatter, on the south bank of the Thames, was perfect with an included breakfast in the pub everyday. Good location for walking all over the area by the River, including the London Eye, St. Paul’s Cathedral, restaurants and Pubs. We took a day bus trip to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath, Bruce was the guide with Golden Bus tours and he was excellent. We took a River boat ride to The London Tower tour with Miles, a Beefeater that was great. We took a walking tour with Pepe to see the changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace that was perfect. We lucked out with super weather so were able to walk every day. The Victoria and Albert museum was so interesting as was Westminster Abbey. the history is incredible. We also booked a Tea at the Diamond Jubilee Tea Room at Fortnum and Mason that was very nice. I’d used KimKim before on a trip to Norway and found them super helpful and accommodating to our budget and timetable. Thanks, Cheers!!!

Hotel Review
The Mad Hatter Hotel

the location was good for us to be on the South side of the Thames, close to London Eye, bars, restaurants , St Paul’s Cathedral, and easy to get a cab or UBER. The Pub was fun, excellent food and good beer! Had a nice included breakfast every day, which started our day off perfectly.

Authenticity & Character
The Pub, the stairwell, the rooms were clean, nice and the housekeeping came in everyday.
Location
close the the Riverwalk, Bridges and all the action
Staff
Sammy was great at the Front Desk and the ladies in the Pub for breakfast were super sweet and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our beds were made up everyday, the down duvet was so snuggly.
Activity Review
Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London
Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London
London

the trip was great, unfortunately, there was a car accident on the way out so it added 2 hours to an already long day.. Windsor Palace was so cool to tour getting to see where the State Dinners are held.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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The driver who picked us up at Heathrow was so professional and drove a beautiful Mercedes Benz
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Tetiana
Tetiana Smal
Local specialist in London | Replied on May 20, 2026
Hi Kathleen, Thank you so much for sharing such a lovely review! It sounds like you and your sister truly made the most of your time in London, and it makes me so happy to hear how much you enjoyed the trip 😊 I’m delighted that The Mad Hatter worked out so perfectly for your stay and that the location allowed you to explore so much of the city on foot — especially with such beautiful weather during your visit! It also sounds like you experienced such a wonderful mix of London highlights,... Read more

Hi Kathleen,

Thank you so much for sharing such a lovely review! It sounds like you and your sister truly made the most of your time in London, and it makes me so happy to hear how much you enjoyed the trip 😊

I’m delighted that The Mad Hatter worked out so perfectly for your stay and that the location allowed you to explore so much of the city on foot — especially with such beautiful weather during your visit! It also sounds like you experienced such a wonderful mix of London highlights, history, local experiences, and classic traditions throughout the journey.

Thank you again for trusting KimKim and me with another one of your adventures. It was truly a pleasure helping with your trip, and I hope there will be many more wonderful journeys ahead for you both.

Cheers and warmest wishes,
Tetiana