Travel Advisor
Marissa Paiva
She/Her
Expertise
- Solo Travel,
- Off-the-Beaten-Path,
- Southeast Asia,
- Europe,
- South Korea
Based in
Los Angeles
Languages spoken
English, Spanish (Intermediate), Korean (Conversational)
Profile details
About
An LA-based filmmaker, producer and comedian — I can't seem to scratch that travel itch! Having traveled to over 50 countries, taught English in Seoul for 1.5 years, worked at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills for 7 years and lived out a van working for a non-Profit traveling the PNW — nothing beats the indescribable feeling of stepping foot in a new country for the first time.
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Travel style
I have traveled with $200 in my bank account, staying at $5/night hostels all the way to splurging at European 5-star hotels. Whether it's budget traveling or full-blown luxury — I can help you every step of the way! Spontaneity and off-the-beaten-path travel are my specialty. I once showed up to the airport and took the first flight out for the fun of it! I have traveled to countries as remote as Myanmar to as popular as Italy. I focus my travel around food, drinks and mingling with the locals. I've been traveling since I was 18, back when I had to scour internet cafes (this shows my age) just to send an email to my parents to tell them I made it safely to Greece. When you're young — you make mistakes — and I made a lot of them back then! But I have zero regrets because it shaped me into the traveler I am today. I take a macro approach to travel planning with a micro lens on the details and logistics. I have traveled the world and know exactly how to tailor your vacation to be as seamless and foolproof as possible.
Favorite hotels
Marissa's reviews
She’s organized, communicative, and fast! And has great recommendations.
- Nicole L.
Booked travel to Austin
- April 2025
Marissa was so easy to work with. Usually I do all my travel planning alone, but I just didn't have the time for this trip. I found Marissa and from the first meeting she was amazing, knowledgeable, and extremely quick with finding me a range of hotels to pick from. I plan on using her for all my travel plans!
- Elizabeth R.
Booked travel to Los Angeles
- February 2025
Marissa made our booking process so easy! She is also extremely knowledgeable and well travelled and gave great advice. She got us access to the hotel we wanted to stay at when it looked unavailable to us. She helped us book a scuba excursion and a massage at the Cape Spa and ensured to tell the hotel it was our anniversary. They set us up with welcome champagne and a thoughtful hand written note. I will absolutely recommend Marissa to anyone!
- Amanda C.
Booked travel to Mexico
- January 2025
Marissa was exceptional. She was able to arrange everything we wanted to do. And informed us of activities we wouldn’t have thought of ourselves. Highly recommend her! She was very accommodating and easy to work with.
- Robert P.
Booked travel to Norway
- December 2024
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