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David Orr, seasoned tour director and guide with over 30 years of experience leading English and Japanese-speaking groups across the globe, including the United States, Mexico, Japan, the Bahamas, and Europe. His expertise spans multiple industries, including hospitality, tourism, and public relations, with a strong focus on customer service and event management. Throughout his career, David has had the privilege of exploring numerous national parks, including Muir Woods, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon, as well as visiting tech hubs, wine country, and historical cities. His passion for travel and people has earned him a reputation as a knowledgeable and hospitable guide, with a special affinity for Japan's culture and people. With a strong educational background, including a degree from UC Berkeley and fluent Japanese language skills, David brings a unique perspective to his work, making him an invaluable asset to any organization.

Experience

  • Adventure Everywere
    • San Francisco, CA. USA ....now, 2013 and beyond
    • Tour Director/Interpreter - Japanese - English
      • Dec 1976 - Present
      • San Francisco, CA. USA ....now, 2013 and beyond

      Over 30 years of tour director/guide experience in English and Japanese....seven years teaching English in Japan, travelling to main cities, off the beaten path from Hokkaido to Kyushu, Towadako (Lake Towada and hot springs in Aomori Pref) with much left to be visited, though not including hiking to the top of Mt. Fuji (Fujisan) which, while they say only fools do it twice, I would happily repeat, and leisurely exploring Yufuin and its extroadinary natural setting (Kyushu); Most outstanding part of Japan: its people and their hospitable nature. Mexico, Teotihuacan, Collegio Nationale de Agricultura, The Bahamas and.....in USA, Florida (Panhandle to the keys, Keywest-Jr.College and Tennessee Williams Mem. Theatre), Georgia (Cumberland Island, and....), the Southeast, the Eastern Seaboard, our Nation's Capital (and environs), historical cities and villages of original Thirteen Colonies, the Midwest, Great Lakes states ...including, in Michigan, Detroit, Lansing, Grand Rapids...and the Cherry Capital, Traverse City, its many surrounding lakes, many with Winter ice fishing)..as well as the U.P. (Upper Peninsula) Escanaba and Lake Michigan shore....Wisconsin and its many knooks and cranies.National Parks: Day visits, students' camping sites or luxury suites if available in:Muir Woods/Yosemite/Grand Canyon/Sequoia/King's Canyon/Redwood (Humboldt and Mendocino); San Francisco Bay Area City/Museum/University Tours; Wine Country; Monterey/Carmel; California, Nevada (Lake Tahoe, Reno, Las Vegas) ...tech visits: computer r&d; SF Water Dept., GG Bridge conferencing tours; Guide Dog Center.Southwest, including New Mexico (Santa Fe, Taos, Los Alamos (Atomic Research Lab/ Museum), Albuquerque(Sandia Atomic Bomb & Military Museum), Alamogordo (Atomic Bomb White Sands Testing Site Museum); By Air, Bus, Auto, Japanese Shinkansen (Bullet train) WooHoo, and my favorite airline: AMTRAK...all aboard!.......< :-) ... Thank you for your perusal.Cheers!

Education

  • 1971 - 1973
    Naganuma Tokyo School of Japanese
    Fluent, Japanese Language
  • UC Berkeley
    AB, History, French, Anthro, Econ

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