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Meet the advisors

Two passionate travelers. Over 100 countries between them. One shared belief — that every trip should leave you with a story worth telling.

Jason Tapia — Tripsessed Travel Advisor

Jason Tapia

Co-founder & Travel Advisor

To Jason, the world is both big and small — big in that there is an endless wealth of experiences waiting to be discovered, small in that every one of them is only a plane ride away. That tension is what drives him.

His approach to travel goes far beyond resorts and itineraries. From hiking to the summit of Mt. Fuji at sunrise to cheering alongside locals at a national team match, participating in community races, or stumbling into a festival that wasn't on any travel blog — Jason seeks out the moments that most travelers never find. Every destination has a story that only reveals itself when you stop being a tourist and start being present.

Specialties

South America Europe Asia Adventure Travel Impact Travel Group Expeditions
Fun fact

Wherever Jason travels, he starts his mornings with a run through the streets of the destination. No tour bus, no guided walk — just him, the city waking up, and the kind of perspective you can only find at your own pace.

Based in Orlando, Florida
Languages English
Katherine Aponte — Tripsessed Travel Advisor
Certified FORA Advisor

Katherine Aponte

Co-founder & Travel Advisor

Katherine's passion for travel runs deep — she is drawn to hidden treasures, genuine human connections, and the kind of moments that stay with you long after the trip ends. For her, travel is never just about seeing the world. It's about becoming part of it, even briefly.

Her expertise spans the full spectrum of travel experiences — from luxury safaris and European escapes to family adventures, solo journeys, and once-in-a-lifetime celebrations abroad like quinceañeras and Sweet 16 photoshoots in stunning international destinations. She has a particular gift for understanding what a traveler truly wants and building an experience around that vision with care and creativity.

Whether she's tracking wildlife at dawn or wandering through a colorful local market, Katherine approaches every trip the same way: with curiosity, warmth, and an obsession with getting the details exactly right.

Specialties

Luxury Travel Family Travel Europe South America Middle East Celebrations Abroad Safaris Group Travel
Fun fact

Katherine has planned quinceañera and Sweet 16 photoshoot celebrations in destinations around the world — turning milestone moments into international adventures that families remember forever.

Based in Orlando, Florida
Languages English, Spanish
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