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		Fluent languages: English (Spanish if I must!) Favorite Destination: South Africa, Germany, Guatemala, & Sri Lanka Destination Specialties: Africa, Europe, SE Asia, South Pacific Personal Travel Tip: You can never have too many pairs of socks. I never leave the country without: My Frisbee Why do I love my job/travel: Love putting my wealth of travel experience to use… Lots of time off to travel doesn’t hurt!
Alan Hoyt Store Manager ahoyt@statravel.com

		Fluent languages: English Favorite Destination: Brazil, Morocco, Cape Town, New Zealand, Thailand Destination Specialties: South America, Southeast Asia, Australia, Western Europe Personal Travel Tip: Dress in layers and solid colors. Prints stand out too much in photos. I never leave the country without: A surplus of outlet converters since I'm always leaving them in outlets Why do I love my job/travel: Travel reminds us to keep an open mind, just because something is different doesn't make it wrong. I love embracing new cultures, food, and ways of life. I hope to inspire others to think differently and explore the world.
Amy Sipsma Travel Expert asipsma@statravel.com

		Fluent languages: English and conversational German Favorite Destination: Germany, Paris, London, Guatemala, Istanbul Destination Specialties: Europe Personal Travel Tip: Pack light! I never leave the country without: New music on my iPod Why do I love my job/travel: Traveling changes you as a person, as well as the place you visit, for the better. It is an exciting, life-changing adventure everytime.
Josh Hepp Travel Expert jhepp@statravel.com