Greg Bertish
Position: Owner & Head Surf & Travel Guru
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WITH TRUE BLUE SURF AND ADVENTURE TRAVEL - Since 1997
WHAT DESTINATIONS HAVE YOU VISITED - AFRICA Entire coast of South Africa; Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique; Morocco INDIAN OCEAN: Mauritius, Reunion Island, Madagascar, Mozambique, INDONESIA Java, Bali, Lombok, Lembongan, Sumbawa, Mentawai Islands, G Land, Sumatra.
AMERICAS 40 States in the USA, Mexico, Canada EUROPE UK, France, Spain, Austria, Italy, Greece, The Netherlands, Switzerland
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB - I love getting mails from people who have had awesome trips and experiences because of us. I love helping people with ideas, suggestions and info on places I’ve been and loved. I love exceeding clients expectations with our service and knowledge.
WHAT ARE YOUR LOVES AND PASSIONS IN LIFE - Family, big waves, being a Travel operator, and travel to amazing locations to surf, snowboard, kite and experience the local vibe.
Chris Bertish
Position: Marketing Consultant & Swell Chaser Guru
WHAT DESTINATIONS HAVE YOU VISITED - USA, South America, Carribean, Indian & Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe and Northern Africa
WHAT ARE YOUR LOVES AND PASSIONS IN LIFE - The Ocean, South Africa and any water based sports, especially Surfing & Stand up Paddle.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB - I work with my passion and people who share same obsession.
Dream big, think big, play big as life’s no dress rehearsal, we only get one chance at it, so live each day with the passion and courage to try…
Enjoy, travel, explore, smile and go out of your comfort zone to achieve beyond what you thought is possible.. Live each day with the courage to try… Because the universe likes people who are different, who are out there looking for opportunities, making things happen, making the most out of life and who are determined to achieve and succeed.
Cara Fowler
Position: Operations Manager/Groups Specialist
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WITH TRUE BLUE SURF AND ADVENTURE TRAVEL - Since 2006
WHAT DESTINATIONS HAVE YOU VISITED - Thailand – Koh Samui, Phuket, Phi Phi, Koh Phan gan, Koh Tao
Singapore and Malaysia
Caribbean – Western and Eastern
Reunion Island and the UK
WHO IS CARA I – am a mother and wife. I am passionate about life and love nothing better than spending quality time with my family. I have travelled the world but am 100% proudly Capetonian!!
WHAT IS YOUR FAV DESTINATION - Hands down Koh Samui, I ve been 4 times but would go again over and over.
WHAT BEACHES ARE YOUR FAVOURITE – I honestly love my local Big Bay beach its close to home and fun for the whole family.
WHAT IS YOU BEST TRAVEL EXPERIENCE – I love the East! Thailand has played a major role in so many different aspects of my life. I lived there for 4 months; I went on honeymoon and have holidayed there. I love the diverse culture, amazingly friendly people and stunningly beautiful islands.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED IN TRAVEL – Since 2003
Debi Coulson
Position: Travel Consultant Durban
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WITH TRUE BLUE SURF AND ADVENTURE TRAVEL - Since 2007
WHAT DESTINATIONS HAVE YOU VISITED - Mauritius, Madagascar, Ponto Do Oura Mozambique, Reunion island and the UK
WHO IS DEBI - I am a fun, friendly, down to earth girl
WHAT DO YOU LOVE - A good laugh, the beach, sunshine, a great book and also chilling and catching up with mates
WHAT IS YOUR FAV DESTINATION Madagascar – untouched, wild, adventurous, great people, good beer and good seafood. You have the beaches, the lush vegetation and also the barren land it goes from one extreme to another it’s an all in one destination with so much to experience
WHERE DO YOU LOVE TO SURF I don’t surf but have grown up around it as I have always lived a stone’s throw away from the beach.
WHAT BEACHES ARE YOU FAVOURITE My local Umhlanga and Umdloti Beaches, Natal North Coast, Koel Baai and Llundudno in the Cape and Ponto Moz
WHAT IS YOU BEST TRAVEL EXPERIENCE Madagascar – was an eye opener and I laughed from the minute I got off the plane till 8 days later when I left, had some outrageous experiences!
HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED IN TRAVEL For about 4 years now
Candice Lee Giloi
Position: Cape Town Travel Consultant
WHO IS CANDICE LEE a wife, working-mom, consultant and someone who enjoys life to the fullest!
WHAT DO YOU LOVE My Family, friends, animals, the sun, water, and my JOB!
WHAT IS YOUR FAV DESTINATION Madagascar . . . so far, and i loved Mauritius too.
WHAT BEACHES ARE YOU FAVOURITE Llandudno favourite beach, nice and sheltered
WHAT IS YOU BEST TRAVEL EXPERIENCE The Dhow Safari where I spent 7 nights camping on islands around Nosy Be (Madagascar). It was rustic, relaxed, all I did was swim, snorkel, eat seafood and lie on white beaches all 7 days!!! Best experience by far!
HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED IN TRAVEL From 2005 – 2008 and now I’m back since October 2010. Just couldn’t stay away
Sarah Scheimann
Position: Intern/Assistent
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WITH TRUE BLUE TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE TRAVEL – Since Oct. 2012
WHAT DESTINATIONS HAVE YOU VISITED - EUROPE: The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy, Austria, Czech, Croatia, Poland, Hungary and the UK; Canada, CENTRAL AMERICA: Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala & Mexico; Chile, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand
WHO IS SARAH – I am German. My passion is travelling and get to know the world and its different cultures. I am always open for all kind of adventures and try to keep my life exciting.
WHAT IS YOUR FAV DESTINATION – It is really hard to say because you can’t compare them. I loved the life style and beaches of Australia, the beautiful island and the culture of Thailand, I loved to see the Mayan ruins in Central America, the wildlife and stunning nature of Canada and of course I love to be in South Africa right now…
WHAT IS YOUR BEST TRAVEL EXPERIENCE – I loved to travel with my friends and our car through Australia
Johan Nortje
Position: Marketing & Sales Assistant
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WITH BLUE TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE TRAVEL - Since October 2011
WHAT DESTINATIONS HAVE YOU VISITED – Madagascar, UK, Miami, Caribbean
WHAT DO YOU LOVE? Love the Ocean and everything it has to offer..
WHAT IS YOUR BEST TRAVEL EXPERIENCE - Madagascar Fort Dauphin, getting good waves everyday with warm waters and amazing snorkelling.
