Priya Sharma

Priya was a travel writer before she became a guide — and that background gives her a completely different approach to showing people a place. She doesn't just take you to the sights. She helps you see what the sights mean.

Having lived in Bangkok, Hanoi and Bali at various points over the last decade, Priya understands Southeast Asia not just as a destination but as a collection of places where real people live extraordinary lives.

She has guided tours across Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Bali and the wider Indonesian archipelago. Her knowledge of local food alone is worth the trip.

Priya also speaks with real passion about the challenges facing Southeast Asian communities from over-tourism, and she works hard to ensure that Tourio's presence in the region does more good than harm.