If you’ve traveled with JE before, you know firsthand how wonderful the folks who lead you throughout your trip are! Meet Paola, one of those incredible Guides!
Q: How long have you been a guide with JE?
A: 7 years!
Q: What locations do you guide in?
A: Costa Rica, Ecuador, & Puerto Rico
Q: What is your favorite location to guide & why? What are some of your favorite things to do or see there?
A: Costa Rica is close to my heart. I love guiding the house builds because it allows me to see the hearts of the students & a family being transformed.
A few of the groups Paola has guided for
Q: Tell us a favorite story from guiding or traveling!
A: There is a team that decided to continue to come to Costa Rica even after they all graduated from the school. It is beautiful to see how a community & a group of students from different backgrounds can grow together in love for each other & God.
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Thai food
Q: List your top 3 travel essentials!
A: Insulated water bottle, headphones, hand sanitizer!
A few of the groups Paola has guided for
Q: If you could give a JE traveler one piece of advice, what would it be?
A: Don’t be on your phones, be present!
Q: What is the best lesson you’ve learned from traveling?
A: To be flexible and allow God to teach you in an unexpected way.
Q: Is there a verse, passage, worship song, or piece of Gospel truth that is particularly meaningful to you?
A: 1 Peter 3:3-4, God transformed my view of myself. I love sharing my testimony to the team & encouraging them to seek their identity in God.
A sweet moment Paola captured of one of her travelers!
