My wife and I have traveled with many tour guides all around the world. Paris is among the best - maybe the best - of them all. What all good tour guides possess, and where Paris excels, is:
- A love of and dedication to his country, culture and people, without regard to ethnic background, language or race.
- Deep and comprehensive knowledge of the history, natural features, recreational opportunities, politics, culture and issues that make up his or her country. Not only does Paris have the knowledge but he is skilled in synthesizing and analyzing the information to identify and communicate the implications of the facts that influenced history and, more importantly, the future in an honest and unbiased manner.
- An ability to communicate with clients. Communications involves not just speaking clearly but also listening carefully to clients to make sure they understand and to uncover areas of interest.
- Adaptability and willingness to tailor the time spent touring to the interests and needs of clients.
- Willingness to establish a personal rapport with clients, treating them as not only clients but as friends.
Again, this list describes Paris to a “T.” We hope to return to Nepal soon and travel with Paris to uncover the next layer of this fascinating county. I urge anyone traveling to Nepal to use Paris’s services. You won’t be disappointed!
Jon
March 2014