About Us
OUR HISTORY
Travel Studio is an agency and tour operator created by women committed to providing safe and unforgettable experiences to travelers who dream of getting to know Brazil. With each of us it was similar: one day, we came here and fell in love. And our goal is to awaken that same passion in you. We love to travel and understand how transformative a trip can be in our way of seeing the world and living life. It’s much more than just walking around and getting to know sights: it’s understanding that there’s a world beyond what we know. We love the plurality and diversity of people and new ideas that circulate around here. We are passionate about culture, creativity, innovation, and we believe in the infinite potential of the people who make up the cauldron of information that is this immense country! We seek to develop itineraries that put travelers immersed in our culture to get to know closely the brazilian lifestyle, favoring local employees and service providers of the region in a fair and respectful way. Brazil is full of places, things and, especially, inspiring people. That’s why we partner with people and projects that support the environment and social development. Technology is not left out: we are aware of the various technological tools that facilitate the process and help create even more amazing experiences, so we seek to use them to our advantage. We want to share with you what Brazil has so unique and special that makes us love this place so much and create beautiful travel memories for you to take with you for the rest of your life!
Lejla Kapetanovic Rodrigues
Co-Founder, Business Development & Marketing
City of birth: Sarajevo Neighborhood: Copacabana “Must to do in Rio de Janeiro”: Taking advantage of one of the city’s most beautiful markets: the Lavradio market, which takes place every first Saturday of the month.
Lejla is one of the founders of Travel Studio, originally from Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. In 2011, after 14 years of experience in marketing and communication decided to replace his city with the United States, as a student of Fulbright. Having academic and professional stints in Phoenix, New York and Washington, she fell in love with Rio de Janeiro as soon as she arrived here, making it her home. Uniting his knowledge in marketing and passion for the city, he decided to show the world the beauties of the city of this inspiring city. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University, an MBA in Business Management from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation and a licensed tour guide for English, Portuguese and Bosnian.
Mariana Podestá
Co-Founder, Finance & Operations
City of Birth: Rio de Janeiro Neighborhood: Ipanema “Must to do in Rio de Janeiro”: Visit the Bering Factory art event.
Mariana is another co-founder of Travel Studio. After graduating in Tourism, he acquired experience in some of the largest tour operators in the local and international market. During the Olympic Games, on behalf of latam’s Olympic Project, he was responsible for coordinating the logistics of Special Groups. He holds an MBA in Business Management from fundação Getúlio Vargas do Rio de Janeiro and a specialization in the production and creation of digital content by ESPM.
Ana Paula Martins
Content producer
City of birth: Niterói Neighborhood where she lives: Vidigal “Must to do in Rio de Janeiro”: Cycling on Sunday on the Aterro do Flamengo, when the lanes are closed to cars and cleared for people to enjoy themselves.
Graduated in Letters and International Relations, Ana Paula Martins uses all her creativity to share with you the secrets of the city and transform your passage through Rio into an original and unforgettable experience. Born in Niterói and raised in Rio de Janeiro, during her career she has always been involved in international projects, working with travelers from all over the world, knowing well what enchants them. She is responsible for creating content from our blog and will always have wonderful advice on what to do in the Wonderful City. Follow your unmissable tips and make sure to keep Rio de Janeiro in your memory as one of the most amazing places you’ve ever been in your life!
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