Michaela, grew up with her mother, father, and three sisters in St. Louis, MO, graduated from Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL and resides in New York City, NY when she is not on the road. She is the founder of OhThePeopleYouMeet.com, serves as the Corporate Vice-Chair, Fundraising and Events, for the New York Center for Children’s Junior Committee and consults for travel partners on the side. Follow her @Michaelaguzy.
Watch as Michaela Guzy, founder of OhThePeopleYouMeet.com, explores ancient Indian traditions, culture, healing rituals and practices yoga in the lesser known states of Kerala and Karnataka. Video written & produced by: Michaela Guzy | Lensed & edited by: Zac Osgood | Production & writing assistance: Jordan Jones (he’s the guy getting a hot stone massage [...]
Michaela Guzy, Founder of OhThePeopleYouMeet.com, shopping with personal stylist, Melanie Payge in fashion’s capital– at handbag designer, Corto Moltedo’s Milan shop. Story & photos by: Michaela Guzy, Founder of OhThePeopleYouMeet.com & Michaela’s Map I am always on the search for insider experiences—especially in better-known destinations. Recently I was introduced to the founder of Mr. Aristotle, which features [...]
In the three months that I spent in Africa, I flew in, out of and through the Johannesburg (or Joburg) airport eight times on South African Airways — to say I was familiar with the various terminals would be an understatement. While I don’t really enjoy spending time at the airport, Joburg has done an [...]
After seven days of no showering and hiking up Kilimanjaro, I was ready for some active relaxation. My friends at Adventure International insisted that Zanzibar, a series of islands off the eastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, were exactly what the doctor ordered. According to Wikipedia, about 95 percent of Zanzibar’s population follow [...]
While I would say that I am fairly well traveled, given I have been to over 50 countries to date, there is something about the joy of discovering an unknown place or finding something new in one you sort of know. My addiction to travel is two-fold: 1) I like to avoid my feelings and [...]
Michaela Guzy, Founder of OhThePeopleYouMeet.com on the top of Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. As with most events in my life, how I ended up 19,341 vertical feet in the air at the top of Kilimanjaro, was due to a chance encounter. In October 2011, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s Annual [...]
Chiawa Camp, Lower Zambezi National Park: Eight large platform tents with enclosed bathrooms (shower and a footed tub). Each tent had a deck and outdoor shower. Charging stations in room and mosquito nets over the beds. No wifi. Very good food and wine selection. A small communal swimming pool. Large communal sitting area with a [...]
White rhinos, Phinda Reserve, South Africa. The Africa Foundation, created by &Beyond, currently runs 382 projects in 42 communities in five countries. I, Michaela Guzy, had the pleasure of meeting several of the dedicated &Beyond staff, one notable character was Les Carlisle. Among the many titles he carries, are head of conservation, a game catcher [...]
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