About Us
Sofia Mascotena Co - founder & Operations director
Sofia grew up on a family estate in the Pampas of Argentina—a region governed by a balanced lifestyle, where her interest in sustainable living and responsible travel manifested itself from an early age. With a background in humanitarian and cultural studies, she was profoundly influenced by the positive impact that community exchange has on travel. Sofia values the responsibility that we have as individuals towards other cultures to keep them authentic and untarnished. Coupled with several years of working in tourism, Sofia’s commitment to this altruistic dimension of travel allows a Naya Traveler journey to go beyond the thrill of discovery, promoting intercultural understanding and sustainability of traditions.
She is in charge of discovering and unveiling the most amazing and disruptive destinations, carefully choosing accommodations. She knows the best ways to get to that particular place.
Her motto is to provide connections between travelers and locals, promoting intercultural relationships and encounters.
If there's a remote possibility to travel and getting to know a destination, she is the right one to make it happen.
The woman behind the scenes makes the experience worth spreading.
Jennifer McClymont
Travel expert
Born and raised in Barrie, a small Canadian town in Ontario, she grew up overlooking Lake Simcoe and making it a big part of her daily life. At a young age, Jennifer was already dreaming of securing a pilot license and planning her way to a life of adventure and travel. Jennifer modeled in New York City and subsequently lived in other chic destinations such as Miami, Paris, London and Punta del Este.
Her whereabouts have also taken her to Morocco, where she drank sweet mint tea with rug vendors in the famous souk of Marrakech, swimmed in the hot or cold waters of the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic oceans, floated for hours in the Dead Sea and visited three different continents in just 6 days.
Over her life, the passion for traveling only grew. Now she assists others in their future voyages which also gives her the accomplished and satisfying feeling of journey even if that journey is not hers.
Jenn knows what "curated journeys" means. In fact, she is the one that gets our travelers exactly what they are looking for. Jennifer is the one who gets to know you, and the people you are traveling with to understand your expectations, tastes, and needs. She will tailor-make your next's journey itinerary and will always be by your side with tips and recommendations throughout an unforgettable journey.
Paula Espinoza
Creative Director
Paula was born in Ecuador and moved to Caracas, Venezuela, when she turned one. From this very early age, she and her family would take trips to nearby towns to unveil what the country had to discover. That is how she began her travel journey.
At age five, she returned to her home country, where she learned the value of Ecuador’s heritage and culture. But it wasn’t until she moved to New York at 12 years old that the appreciation for these elements really sank in. She realized that the abundant nature: the cascades along the roads, the volcanos, and biodiversity, were not as common as she thought.
Growing up in New York, Paula was exposed to a mind-blowing variety of cultures. On every subway ride, she could hear at least five different languages and taste food from countries she hadn’t even heard of. Later, she lived in Berlin for a semester, fell in love with Europe, and moved to Madrid. Each new place grew her wanderlust.
Paula’s role is to take every opportunity to uncover new territories, learn about each place’s heritage, taste traditional dishes, interact with locals, and get to know the heart of where she visits. She will travel, document her experiences, and share them with our clients and community.
A curated approach to cultural journeys.
We craft tailored, once-in-a-lifetime journeys for the discerned seeking to experience the transformative power of immersive travel.
THE STORIES AND CONNECTIONS THAT EMERGE FROM TRAVELING WITH NAYA ARE JUST AS IMPORTANT AS THE TANGIBLES
All itineraries are designed around the interests and motivations of our travelers, and no two are the same. Our uncompromising attention to detail is reflected in every step of the process, from research and planning to seamless logistics on the ground, in order to ensure a thrilling and impact-driven experience.
KNOWLEDGE ROOTED IN EXPERIENCE
We work with an exceptional group of locals garnered from our personal contacts, ranging from artists and literary authors to ethnographers and field experts, who will guide you through the threads of our destinations’ rich cultural tapestry.
Our journeys are defined by experiences that celebrate the precious heritage and cultural traditions of our destinations. Led by local personalities and field experts each moment is carefully designed to provide authentic insight and create a space for profound, lasting connection with your sorroundings.
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