Anja Phillips
Owner
About us
The heart and soul of TropiQ Trips is me – Anja Phillips. As a young girl, I already dreamt of traveling the world. Growing up in Communist East Germany, with no travel options, the dream became a reality when the wall came down in 1989. After high school, I spent a year in the US as an Au Pair, looking after children, on Nantucket Island, MA. That was my first international trip and I have not stopped traveling since. While completing my studies in Business Management and Tourism in Germany, I interned at travel companies in San Francisco and New York. After the US, I spent a year working in & traveling through Australia. When I returned, I joined a German cruise line, working as a Shore Excursion Manager as we sailed through the Baltic, Mediterranean, and Caribbean Seas, and all the way down to the Antarctic Peninsula. Yes, I have been to all continents!
Experience
Just as I was thinking about settling down in Berlin, Germany, I was offered an opportunity to work as the Sales & Product Manager for an incoming travel agency in Panama, Central America! And that is where I have worked for many years and how I came to know and love Latin America! Living and working in Panama gave me a whole new insight and understanding of the life and cultures of the people in Latin America. During my time there, I traveled extensively to numerous countries in Central and South America, and worked closely with incoming travel agencies in each of them, creating the contact network that I now have. After meeting my South African-born husband in Panama – on the breathtakingly beautiful San Blas islands (Guna Yala) – I moved back to the US with him. We now live in Richmond, Virginia. And I have turned my passion for Latin America into my first company and dream job: creating unique itineraries for my customers and working closely with my partners in the countries I have come to love.
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We are looking forward to creating a unique itinerary for YOU! Whether it is a self-drive tour in Panama, a rainforest experience in Costa Rica, island hopping in Mexico – we can help. TROPIQ TRIPS – THE SMARTER WAY TO TRAVEL!
Anja with her twin boys Tristan & Julian, June 2020
Anja in Panama (San Blas islands, Guna Yala) – in 2017 and with indigenous Guna women in 2012
WHY CHOOSE US?
Personalized Service
We take the time to tailor your Central America tour itinerary to your satisfaction. We are readily available to provide you with support & information when you need it!
24/7 Support
Together with our local partners, we are committed to giving you the best and safest experience possible. Even more important, our agencies are available 24/7 in case of any urgent questions or emergencies during your stay!
Authentic Experience
Wherever possible, we avoid "tourist traps" and focus on authentic experiences off the beaten path - be it tasting traditional food or visiting a community project.
Select Small Hotels
We prefer private lodges & boutique hotels, carefully selected for a unique and special experience.
Expert Knowledge
With more than 20 years experience in tourism and many years working in and with Central America, we know what we are talking about!
Support Small and Local
We work with local agencies in each of our destinations. When you travel with us, you support small hotels, businesses, and local families, not big corporations - here and there.
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