A few moments with ‘Mechu’, Glove’s co-founder, and you’ll soon feel at ease. Originally from Buenos Aires, she lived for many years in Santiago before returning to her home city where she lives with her husband and three children. The original Glove multitasker, she doesn’t bat an eyelid to trekking through the jungle with two kids at her side and one strapped to her back. The best landscapes in Chile for her are along the Carretera Austral and she loves the way that in a single day in Patagonia you can go from a tropical jungle climate to tundra to rainforest and back again.

Glove captain, Ivan, is an unequalled whirlwind of contagious energy who is always challenging us to go further as a team. A master traveller, Ivan has lived and worked in Argentina, Spain, Brazil, the United States and Chile. Born in Buenos Aires, as soon as Ivan finished school, he packed his rucksack and set off backpacking around Europe. Those early experiences of travel and the ability to push yourself helped shape what Glove Travel is today. In the words of Iván, “Travelling is what keeps me curious....it always and without exception shapes my view and perception of the world.”

Katy is the original and very first Englishwoman on our team and is one of the best travelled members of our team. Years ago, while living in Barcelona Katy heard about Chile, and having never been before she made the gutsy decision to move across the world – and the rest is history. She loves dreaming about new destinations, the excitement of planning, that moment when you finally disconnect and start enjoying the adventure, and of course looking back on photos that take you back to those special moments. Katy is a world-class mum, friend, travel professional and all round incredible human being.

Our finance whizz, Yanina, is the calm in the storm. She always maintains her cool under pressure and her dry sense of humor brings lots of laughter to the office. Originally from Buenos Aires she has settled in Santiago with her husband and French bulldog, Mambo, who is a constant companion and can very often he can be found occupying one of the Glove office chairs for his afternoon siesta. Yanina views travel as an experience that invites us to transform, evolve, & grow.

Agus is Glove’s very own Wonder Woman. She is creative, quick, joyful, a Grade-A multitasker, a great friend, a dedicated mum. Her previous experience at LAN airlines prepared her well for life at Glove. Agus trusts in the saying that if you smile at life, life will smile back at you. Each time she travels she learns, uncovers more wonders of the world and of herself. To Agustina, to travel is to experience pure joy.

Jose is a true find for any team. Dedicated, focused and wise, she is our in-house ski specialist and every winter can be found on the slopes of Bariloche. Jose trained as a lawyer but life had other plans and she luckily landed with us at Glove. Josefina can’t imagine life without photography & travel, which she manages to merge in her life and work. Travel gives Josefina freedom, knowledge and perspective. She simply couldn’t imagine life without it.

Meet Delfina, our in-house artist famous for her spur-of-the-moment trips to far off corners of the world. Originally from Buenos Aires she now lives in Santiago de Chile. When she’s not travelling, she will be creating artworks using acrylic, varnish, and tar. Over the years Delfi has shown herself to be an excellent on the spot problem solver and one of those much needed ‘Yes’ people that are vital for any team. In the words of Delfina, travel provides moments of pure happiness that invite us to press pause on our routines and enjoy the unexpected.

A polyglot, a dreamer, curious by nature and an optimist from birth. Passionate about other cultures, travelling was one of Guiomar’s most cherished pastimes when growing up. Seven years ago, the stars aligned in Chile when Guiomar came to Glove and was able to blend her work and passion perfectly. She loves direct contact with clients, meeting them personally and learning what makes them tick. It’s a team effort: planning and getting excited together about their future journey. Making sure each client gets the most out of their trip, creating memories that will connect them with the past, present, and future.

Sophie is the person we admire for her nonstop energy. One of Glove’s most cultured souls; piano, vinyls, theatre and literature are just a few of her passions. Sophie is the person we consult when we need recommendations about the best restaurant openings, gallery exhibitions, boutique clothing stores. Her lust for life has made her an invaluable font of knowledge. To Sophie, travel not only opens our minds, but also opens a window to understanding ourselves a little bit better each time.

Samanta lives by the motto that the simple things in life are the ones that truly matter. Currently based in Toyota, Japan Sami is a force of nature; straight to the point, unfussy, organized and a devoted mum. Sami believes that travel is the adventure of exploring new destinations whilst rediscovering ourselves at the same time.

Since Lore joined the team she has become a linchpin, providing constant support and going above and beyond to make our lives a bit easier by organizing us and our internal procedures. She is authentic, on the ball, quick to laugh. In her free time playing piano gets her expressive juices flowing and she’s also an avid reader and writer. Travel to Lore is an experience that has allowed her to discover different worlds and realities.

Barbie, the youngest member of the Glove team, brings an infectious energy wherever she goes. It’s only fitting that our resident sports specialist lives for field hockey and is a die-hard rugby fan. Barbie is a natural problem-solver which comes in handy in this job! She is currently studying Tourism in Buenos Aires and is soon to graduate. Barbie views each trip as an adventure to explore and expand her horizons.

Some people just vibrate at a higher frequency and Dani is one of those people. She studied sociology at college and then went on to study a Masters degree in Social and Public Policy in the UK. Dani is one of those silent heroes who gets the job done before you even knew it needed doing. Not to mention, her attention to detail is second to none. She is also our go-to-girl if we need our spirits lifting with her sing-song Mexican accent and positive spirit. What draws her to travel? The authentic connection with the people she meets.

Riti is an integral part of our Finance Team. She is knowledgeable and forward thinking and when not at work, is mum to a little dynamo, her son Silvestre. For her, travelling feels like being the lead in a movie: stunning landscapes, interesting characters and a different life perspective.

Diego is an expert traveller with over 20 years of experience in the tourism industry. His favourite destination in Chile is Torres del Paine in the springtime. He loves football and is a devoted supporter of his local team, Colo Colo. In his free time, he loves to be home with his family, spending time with his sons Maximo and Enzo, watching movies, playing video games, and eating pizza and sopaipillas.

Silvia has a degree in Tourism and Economics. She’s always had a passion for travel and discovering hidden gems. As a travel designer, she loves sharing that passion with others and always goes above and beyond to create wonderful, meaningful experiences to turn travel dreams into reality. Silvia enjoys combining her love of nature and photography; she has an incredible eye for capturing beautiful moments. In her free time, she can be found playing tennis and faustball with her family. She is also a numbers genius and loves all things percentages and probabilities.

Committed, creative, empathetic, and proactive are just a few words to describe Pia. Passionate about the arts, she studied photography in New York and did her culinary internship in the Côte d'Azur in the south of France before joining the team at Glove. She’s also a talented painter and loves painting watercolours and acrylics. What inspires Pia about travel? The way it connects us with others and broadens our minds.

Helena is a creative mind, addicted to nature and discovering the road less travelled. She fills every spare opportunity she has with hiking, biking, and exploring the great outdoors. She’s also an avid photographer, landscape lover, and content creator. Her ultimate dream has always been to live for travel. Now as a travel designer she has the chance to share her passion and create exciting experiences for others.

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Monique now calls Chile home. She has travelled widely across six continents, meeting some incredible people along the way, including her Chilean partner she crossed paths with in Tanzania back in 2017. She’s a huge lover of the great outdoors, especially when she can explore it on horseback. She delights in the simple things like a good coffee or a walk with her dogs.

Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Mili is an essential part of the operations team at Glove, always keeping us organised. Mili is a sports fanatic. She loves to keep active and plays both tennis and football. She’s also into extreme sports like surfing and skiing, even better if she can enjoy them on her travels. She lives in a rugby club, so can be found most weekends watching rugby matches with her friends and family. What’s next on her travel bucket list? The Atacama Desert, and Patagonia.

Clara’s love of travel began at a young age, she loves the way that it shapes us and invites us to learn and grow. Born in Buenos Aires, Clara grew up in Patagonia, where she lived on an estancia in Santa Cruz and later moved to Comodoro Rivadavia. This is where her love for nature comes from- It's where she connects the most and is the happiest. She moved back to Buenos Aires to study tourism and hospitality and is always eager to share her love and knowledge of her country with others. She is passionate about music and language- she speaks Spanish, English, Italian, and some Portuguese.

Originally from Santiago, Sofia spent most of her childhood surrounded by the sea and rolling hills of Cachagua, one of Chile’s most beautiful beaches. Sofia studied administration in tourism and hospitality, through which she discovered her passion for travel. Now she is a vital member of our finance team. Sofia describes herself as an animal lover with an infinite love for animals and nature. What she loves most about travel is the emotion it evokes from knowing new places and living new experiences.

Maria finds happiness in the small things. One of her favourite places is along the Rio Negro in Neuquen, Argentina where she loves to go camping and spend tranquil moments surrounded by nature. She’s passionate about sports, especially field hockey and tennis. Maria is an excel whiz and part of the finance team at Glove, who works tirelessly to improve internal processes and procedures.

Kind and outgoing, Pachu is another of our travel designers with a degree in Tourism and Hotel Management. She has lived and worked in luxury hotels in Bariloche for the last five years, and is particularly drawn to the southern part of Chile and Argentina’s Lake District and Patagonia. Pachu is a fan of tourism, not only in terms of discovering and knowing new destinations and their wonders but also being able to learn about the culture of our clients who in her words "come from different parts of the world to visit us, leaving their mark." Aside from travel, she loves sports, is a fan of skiing and being in the mountains, and is an avid tennis player.

A professional pastry chef with a degree in tourism, Coni is an active and social butterfly. She treasures the deep connections she makes with new people in new places and prefers slow travel, to stay immersed in one place for a longer period to connect with the people and culture. Coni is an avid diver and feels her best when surrounded by the ocean, mountains, and tropics. Patagonia is one of her favourite all-year-round destinations, as no matter the season, she finds there are endless opportunities to discover there.

Lula was born and raised in Buenos Aires. She thanks her family for her passion for travel and learning about new cultures. Lula knew from an early age she wanted to work in the tourism industry. She is particularly interested in sustainable tourism, and continues learning and discovering new ways of practicing it at Glove. Apart from travelling she loves hockey, and learning language- she speaks Spanish, English, a little German, and Portuguese. At Glove, she makes our lives easier by providing constant support as an operations executive, always going the extra mile to assist in all areas.

Iñaki grew up outside of Buenos Aires and works in the finance department of ​​Glove. He enjoys keeping active and social, being surrounded by friends as well as walks with his dog in the outdoors. He says that while all the places he has visited in Argentina hold magic, his favourites are Bariloche, both in winter and in summer, and the Ibera Wetlands for its spectacular flora and fauna.

Tere studied tourism and hotel management in Switzerland. She’s been fortunate to travel extensively and has lived abroad in Europe, the United States, and the Caribbean before returning to Buenos Aires. Now she enjoys sharing her passion and knowledge for travel with like-minded, curious travellers, as well as travelling with her children and showing them the world.

Lucas is our dedicated ski specialist with in-depth local knowledge and a genuine passion for all things Ski. He has been part of the ski industry for the last 15 years and has 26 winter's worth of teaching experience. He’s worked in the French and Italian Alps, Aspen, Deer Valley, Whistler, Mammoth, and the Yellowstone Club. He spends the Southern Hemisphere winters between Cerro Catedral, in Bariloche where he lives, and Portillo in Chile. Patagonia is his favourite place, with the long winters, the backcountry skiing during the spring, and the breathtaking landscapes.