Kaya Flostrand
Based in Norway & Italy
Speaks English, Italian, French, Scandinavian
Kaya Flostrand
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My Story
Addicted to traveling for as long as I can remember. Lived in Oslo, London, Paris, Rome, Beirut, Bahrain, Rio de Janeiro, and Düsseldorf. Italy is my boomerang country. I am at 57 countries and counting.
My Travel Style
My travels tend to revolve around food and wine. I will seek out hotels, restaurants, and bars in advance, often relying on my trusted network of friends around the world. I will gladly drive for hours to visit a lesser-known winery or a restaurant that's off-the-beaten-path. I prefer sunsets over sunrises.
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My reviews (9)
Jacqueline S.
2 months ago
Kaja recommended this hotel as our final stop before heading home and we are so glad that she did!. It was a great location for all the things that we wanted to do and a welcome retreat after all the touring! Kaja knew that we were looking for a five star experience and she nailed it!
Ethan L.
9 months ago
Kaya was amazing on keeping us on task on ensuring we are hitting the key things we needed to get out of the way before me even leaving. Very communicative and quick on slight adjustments. She set everything up on Trip Plans app and helped me get reservations as spots in mind came into mind. She gave me guides on cities I've never been too and even gave some side suggestions when I filled her on my plan. We chatted about how my experience for a vacation is very different from others. I enjoy the cities and the art museums compared to beaches and warm weather spots. She adjusted everything perfectly. Highly recommend working with her!
Håvard G.
a year ago
Vi fikk et veldig bra opplegg for en langhelg i London ved hjelp av Kaya. Fant gode flytider til bra pris, veldig flott og koselig hotell, samt masse tips på gjøremål og spisesteder. Stort pluss at Kaya er så kjent i London. Kan trygt anbefale Kaya, og får gjerne hjelp av henne til framtidige reiser😁
Øyvind K.
a year ago
The booking experience with Kaya is top notch. It can hardly be better. From the moment you start planning where to go, and until you get back home from your trip, you will feel taken care of and provided with the best service imaginable. I`ve had Kaya to organize my bookings several times, and I will never exchange her for another travel agent. Top score!
Mark D.
a year ago
Kaya is a fantastic trip advisor! This was our first (long overdue!) trip to Italy, and we were so lucky to have Kaya as our trip guide. She helped us build an outstanding itinerary which covered so much in the two weeks we were over there. Once decided on what areas we were going to visit, she gave us multiple hotel choices in each city/area, from basic to grand. She also arranged excellent tours for us with guides who were so well versed in their subjects, giving us such an education beyond the basic tour. It was fabulous! She also arranged all transportation for us, be it trains between cities and and Mercedes vans (there were 4 of us traveling) from stations to hotels, and everything went flawlessly! I cannot overstate what a wonderful experience our whole trip was, and how without a doubt this was due to Kaya's guidance and selections. On top of which she stayed in contact with us the entire time, giving us reminders of what to expect the next day, and always available for any help or questions. I can't imagine a better experience, and we definitely owe the success and great memories of our trip to the guidance of Kaya! I would recommend and use her again in a heartbeat!
Jacqueline S.
2 months ago
Kaja recommended this hotel as our final stop before heading home and we are so glad that she did!. It was a great location for all the things that we wanted to do and a welcome retreat after all the touring! Kaja knew that we were looking for a five star experience and she nailed it!
Ethan L.
9 months ago
Kaya was amazing on keeping us on task on ensuring we are hitting the key things we needed to get out of the way before me even leaving. Very communicative and quick on slight adjustments. She set everything up on Trip Plans app and helped me get reservations as spots in mind came into mind. She gave me guides on cities I've never been too and even gave some side suggestions when I filled her on my plan. We chatted about how my experience for a vacation is very different from others. I enjoy the cities and the art museums compared to beaches and warm weather spots. She adjusted everything perfectly. Highly recommend working with her!
Håvard G.
a year ago
Vi fikk et veldig bra opplegg for en langhelg i London ved hjelp av Kaya. Fant gode flytider til bra pris, veldig flott og koselig hotell, samt masse tips på gjøremål og spisesteder. Stort pluss at Kaya er så kjent i London. Kan trygt anbefale Kaya, og får gjerne hjelp av henne til framtidige reiser😁
Øyvind K.
a year ago
The booking experience with Kaya is top notch. It can hardly be better. From the moment you start planning where to go, and until you get back home from your trip, you will feel taken care of and provided with the best service imaginable. I`ve had Kaya to organize my bookings several times, and I will never exchange her for another travel agent. Top score!
My travel ideas (2)
Guide to Siracusa: The Fascinating Melting Pot of Sicily
Siracusa in the South-Eastern part of Sicily truly has an identity of its own. Founded by the Greek Corinthians in the eight century b.c Siracusa grew to become one of the most powerful cities of the Mediterranean even rivaling the importance of Athens. Having been occupied by the Romans, the Arabs and later the Spaniards the city carries the identity of all these cultures in its food, language and architecture. After the earthquake that shook the Eastern part of Sicily in 1693 the historical centre was moved to Ortigia, the small island in front, giving birth to a historical center of splendid Baroque architecture. To truly understand the nature of Sicily a visit to Siracusa is mandatory - for centuries the capital city of the island it continues to invoke awe and fascination in anyone who has the good fortune to come experience it.
Guide to Siracusa: The Fascinating Melting Pot of Sicily
Siracusa in the South-Eastern part of Sicily truly has an identity of its own. Founded by the Greek Corinthians in the eight century b.c Siracusa grew to become one of the most powerful cities of the Mediterranean even rivaling the importance of Athens. Having been occupied by the Romans, the Arabs and later the Spaniards the city carries the identity of all these cultures in its food, language and architecture. After the earthquake that shook the Eastern part of Sicily in 1693 the historical centre was moved to Ortigia, the small island in front, giving birth to a historical center of splendid Baroque architecture. To truly understand the nature of Sicily a visit to Siracusa is mandatory - for centuries the capital city of the island it continues to invoke awe and fascination in anyone who has the good fortune to come experience it.
3-Day Itinerary in Taormina: The Pearl of Sicily
Perched 200 meters above sea level, the small town of Taormina has drawn visitors since Roman times when patricians and senators started to flock here during the winter months to benefit from the mild climate. Today Taormina is on everyone’s lips due to the international success of tv-show “White Lotus.” The second season of the show was filmed almost in its entirety in and around Taormina, with the historical Four Seasons’ San Domenico Palace serving as the backdrop to the drama and practically taking on a character of its own.
Hollywood’s fascination with Taormina is nothing new however. A favorite with the likes of Greta Garbo, Ava Gardner, Elisabeth Taylor, Truman Capote and Woody Allen, the pull of this enchanted corner of Sicily has only grown stronger through time. Its streets lined with pastel colored houses are so pretty it almost pains the eye. The turquoise views of the crystal clear waters of the Ionian Sea contrast with the looming presence of the volcano Etna in the background, ever the reminder of the great natural forces at play on this island.
Taormina has everything you could wish for in an Italian getaway; food, wine, history, culture and gorgeous landscapes. Let me plan your visit to Taormina and it will likely result in a life-long desire to return.
3-Day Itinerary in Taormina: The Pearl of Sicily
Perched 200 meters above sea level, the small town of Taormina has drawn visitors since Roman times when patricians and senators started to flock here during the winter months to benefit from the mild climate. Today Taormina is on everyone’s lips due to the international success of tv-show “White Lotus.” The second season of the show was filmed almost in its entirety in and around Taormina, with the historical Four Seasons’ San Domenico Palace serving as the backdrop to the drama and practically taking on a character of its own.
Hollywood’s fascination with Taormina is nothing new however. A favorite with the likes of Greta Garbo, Ava Gardner, Elisabeth Taylor, Truman Capote and Woody Allen, the pull of this enchanted corner of Sicily has only grown stronger through time. Its streets lined with pastel colored houses are so pretty it almost pains the eye. The turquoise views of the crystal clear waters of the Ionian Sea contrast with the looming presence of the volcano Etna in the background, ever the reminder of the great natural forces at play on this island.
Taormina has everything you could wish for in an Italian getaway; food, wine, history, culture and gorgeous landscapes. Let me plan your visit to Taormina and it will likely result in a life-long desire to return.
Guide to Siracusa: The Fascinating Melting Pot of Sicily
Siracusa in the South-Eastern part of Sicily truly has an identity of its own. Founded by the Greek Corinthians in the eight century b.c Siracusa grew to become one of the most powerful cities of the Mediterranean even rivaling the importance of Athens. Having been occupied by the Romans, the Arabs and later the Spaniards the city carries the identity of all these cultures in its food, language and architecture. After the earthquake that shook the Eastern part of Sicily in 1693 the historical centre was moved to Ortigia, the small island in front, giving birth to a historical center of splendid Baroque architecture. To truly understand the nature of Sicily a visit to Siracusa is mandatory - for centuries the capital city of the island it continues to invoke awe and fascination in anyone who has the good fortune to come experience it.
Guide to Siracusa: The Fascinating Melting Pot of Sicily
Siracusa in the South-Eastern part of Sicily truly has an identity of its own. Founded by the Greek Corinthians in the eight century b.c Siracusa grew to become one of the most powerful cities of the Mediterranean even rivaling the importance of Athens. Having been occupied by the Romans, the Arabs and later the Spaniards the city carries the identity of all these cultures in its food, language and architecture. After the earthquake that shook the Eastern part of Sicily in 1693 the historical centre was moved to Ortigia, the small island in front, giving birth to a historical center of splendid Baroque architecture. To truly understand the nature of Sicily a visit to Siracusa is mandatory - for centuries the capital city of the island it continues to invoke awe and fascination in anyone who has the good fortune to come experience it.
3-Day Itinerary in Taormina: The Pearl of Sicily
Perched 200 meters above sea level, the small town of Taormina has drawn visitors since Roman times when patricians and senators started to flock here during the winter months to benefit from the mild climate. Today Taormina is on everyone’s lips due to the international success of tv-show “White Lotus.” The second season of the show was filmed almost in its entirety in and around Taormina, with the historical Four Seasons’ San Domenico Palace serving as the backdrop to the drama and practically taking on a character of its own.
Hollywood’s fascination with Taormina is nothing new however. A favorite with the likes of Greta Garbo, Ava Gardner, Elisabeth Taylor, Truman Capote and Woody Allen, the pull of this enchanted corner of Sicily has only grown stronger through time. Its streets lined with pastel colored houses are so pretty it almost pains the eye. The turquoise views of the crystal clear waters of the Ionian Sea contrast with the looming presence of the volcano Etna in the background, ever the reminder of the great natural forces at play on this island.
Taormina has everything you could wish for in an Italian getaway; food, wine, history, culture and gorgeous landscapes. Let me plan your visit to Taormina and it will likely result in a life-long desire to return.
3-Day Itinerary in Taormina: The Pearl of Sicily
Perched 200 meters above sea level, the small town of Taormina has drawn visitors since Roman times when patricians and senators started to flock here during the winter months to benefit from the mild climate. Today Taormina is on everyone’s lips due to the international success of tv-show “White Lotus.” The second season of the show was filmed almost in its entirety in and around Taormina, with the historical Four Seasons’ San Domenico Palace serving as the backdrop to the drama and practically taking on a character of its own.
Hollywood’s fascination with Taormina is nothing new however. A favorite with the likes of Greta Garbo, Ava Gardner, Elisabeth Taylor, Truman Capote and Woody Allen, the pull of this enchanted corner of Sicily has only grown stronger through time. Its streets lined with pastel colored houses are so pretty it almost pains the eye. The turquoise views of the crystal clear waters of the Ionian Sea contrast with the looming presence of the volcano Etna in the background, ever the reminder of the great natural forces at play on this island.
Taormina has everything you could wish for in an Italian getaway; food, wine, history, culture and gorgeous landscapes. Let me plan your visit to Taormina and it will likely result in a life-long desire to return.