The Samantha Trips Team

Samantha Mandel

From an early age, Samantha has loved to travel. She speaks five languages and has lived in Sweden, Taiwan, Brazil, and China. With her passion for seeing the world and building community, Samantha has found her happy place with Samantha Trips, bringing people and adventure together!

Samantha is now a seasoned guide and travel organizer who has developed and guided experiences for adults and high schoolers all over the world. Based in Newton, Massachusetts, Samantha has a dedicated fan base due to her meticulous trip planning, knowledgeable guiding, and boundless enthusiasm. Samantha holds a Linguistics degree from Dartmouth College, and in her spare time, she indulges her love for the outdoors by volunteering as a 4-season hiking leader for the Appalachian Mountain Club and  leading day hikes and outdoor-themed weekends.

Founder and Owner