Jakub (SK) Tour Leader

I joined the Sidetrip team because...
I found it a great opportunity to combine traveling, interacting with people, and having an active lifestyle. Working with like minded people in such a great team is an absolute blessing.

Outside of guiding, my passions are...
Definitely music, you won't meet me without my earphones. I don't have any one preferred genre, although, on a tour I’ll usually play classic rock or funky. Also, I’m up for any kind of sport. During my free time I like to visit some cozy coffee place or have a pint of fine Czech beer with my friends.

I love my job because...
I really enjoy the fact that I am constantly meeting new and interesting people from all over the world. I am able to give them an overview of local history and at the same time I'm learning a lot about their culture, country, and way of life.

My favourite place on Sidetrip tours is...
Znojmo, a little Czech town on the tour from Vienna to Prague. This place is truly a hidden gem. It is peaceful, authentic, and quiet with almost no tourists.

Sidetrip is better than travelling with plane/bus/train/etc because...
You get a chance to see some other awesome sites besides the major European cities. And you can hear all the stories from a local person. I find it’s a great way to get a better understanding of a country's history, customs, and traditions.

An interesting fact that always entertains my group is...
Czechs and Slovaks are officially using two different languages. However, 99.9% of locals consider it one language.