
Cornelia Huber
Co-owner |
Cornelia is a Swiss citizen and former teacher who resides in Switzerland. This avid outdoors woman, who after cycling over 5,000 miles in Italy, had the dream of forming Andiamo. She proceeded to design all of the Andiamo European tours offered and has since led numerous walking, hiking, biking and ski tours in Italy, France, Croatia and Switzerland. She speaks 5 languages, has an extensive knowledge of European flora, fauna and geology and shares wonderful humorous insights during any tour she leads. |
Bonnie Redler
Sales manager |
Bonnie is your primary contact for booking a tour. She is in full command
of all operations and makes herself readily available to answer
any questions regarding your tour needs or travel. She's a well-traveled
individual who has a thorough understanding of customer concerns
and expectations, which she uses to ensure you excellent service and prompt replies to any of your travel needs. |
Michael Gomes Co-owner |
Mike's passion is travel. His experiences
are countless and includes such exploits as being caught up in the
Tinnamen Square ordeal, a journey on the Trans-Siberian Express,
sailing adventures far from shore, hiking the numerous trails of
the Himalayan and Andean mountain ranges, and cycling countless
miles throughout Europe.
He might be found in Switzerland where he helps to expedite
matters from our European office, or in California trying not to
get in the way around the office. Regardless of his location,
he is always available via e-mail to answer any of your travel concerns
to any destination. |

Sam & Deanna Edwards
Co-owners |
Sam and Deanna design and lead all of our California tours. They live
in the Monterey Bay region with their children Tenaya and Bryce. They have led numerous cycling groups along the California
Coast and through the wine regions, as well as outings in Yosemite
and throughout the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Sam's added extensive
experience as a ski tour guide not only qualifies him to direct
your listed tours, but he is open to entertaining any of your custom
travel requests to the various Western U.S. ski areas or other desired
destinations. |

Marion Posch
Guide in Europe |
Marion joined Andiamo in 2007 after the Torino winter Olympics. She was a three-time Olympian for the Italian national team and two-time World Champion as a snow boarder. She continues to teach and inspire boarders in the winter season.
Marion was born and raised in the Dolomiti region of Italy and her first language is Ladino, an ancient language originating from the original inhabitants of this region. Anyone who has Marion on tour will fully enjoy her attention to detail and her wonderful sense of humor; she is simply a joy to travel with. |

Drusiano Solari
Original partner
& guide |
A very
well-traveled individual who's a California native but may be found
on any of Andiamo's tour itineraries, Dru has his masters degree in International
Relations and among other exploits, has cycled over 5,000
miles throughout Europe in research of Andiamo's cycle routes in
Southern Europe. He has lived and studied in Italy, Spain, South
and Central America. Dru's personal anecdotes, first-hand experiences
and worldly perspective are always appreciated and make him an ideal
guide. |

Christine Kolitzus
Guide in Europe |
This Swiss
resident was born to walk, and has managed to walk more of the Alps
than almost anyone I have ever met. As a certified hiking guide
Christine is in high demand and has led tours for several different organizations
in both Switzerland and Italy. We feel lucky to have her available
to lead the way. Her intimate knowledge of the Alps makes her the
ideal guide to lead you through the mountains of Europe during one
of our scheduled or private 2-3 day tours in Switzerland. |
Hanspeter Geier
European bike guide
|
HP is a Swiss native, certified mountain bike instructor and owner of the River
Bike Shop in Stein am Rhein. He is always ready to show you a new
trick or two on the trail. He guides many of our other bike
tours in Europe and offers customers great quality bikes and pricing
on rentals or purchase when in Stein am Rhein. |

Costanza Riccardi
Guide in Italy |
This resident
of Siena, Italy is a delightful walking companion who has received
many compliments on her presentation and sense of humor since joining
Andiamo years ago.
Costanza not only points out the various flora
and fauna along the trail, but adds abundant insight into the magical
Italian cultural. She leads the way through the hillsides of Tuscany
as well as Amalfi and Cinque Terre. |

Peter Quartarolli
Guide |
If Peter looks familiar, it may be because you have seen this promising young
actor on various movies and TV shows such as Nash Bridges. This
SF native's family originates from Lucca, Italy, and as long as
the silver screen doesn't call on him, we feel fortunate to have
him as a guide. Peter is a natural host whose many talents are tremendously
appreciated by Andiamo. |

Jesse Andrews
Guide in Italy |
This Canadian
resident lived in Italy for 4 years before returning to Vancouver to develop her company Italian Visits, which offers Andiamo tours and much more. During the summer
months Jessie manages to lead several of our tours in Italy.
Her extensive knowledge of all things Italian and love of the Italian culture makes
her an ideal guide for any tour. She offers guests not only an in depth expertise but an paralleled enthusiasm for this special country. |
Puccini Guide Dog |
Puccini is a Pugliese orphan who won the hearts of us and a wonderful group
of cyclist from Denver, Colorado. She was just too adorable to refuse
and Paula Bryan immediately became Puccini's designated godmother.
Puccini has since pointed out her usefulness by sniffing out new
trails. She's always ready to make herself available to guide your tour—a natural
guide who is sure to make you laugh and give you new insight to the
local wildlife. |