Sofia studied English Literature and Spanish before travelling in Southeast Asia, and somehow ended up guiding horse treks across the snowy mountains in Australia. She has Spanish blood, has lived and taught English in Spain and worked in wineries in Cataluna. She loves Spain and is passionate about travelling, wine, horses and yoga.

Alice read Spanish and Business and then went on to study Wine Business Management. She has worked in sherry bodegas, at an orphanage in the Dominican Republic and for various years in the wine trade in the UK. She is very keen on travelling, particularly in Hispanic countries, having spent months in Latin America and living in Spain. She is passionate about Spain, sherry and ceramics.

After graduating in Civil Engineering at Leeds University Jayne spent five years as an Army Officer with the Royal Engineers. She went on to teach English as a Foregn Language in Vicenza, Italy and now lives in Tuscany. She is happiest when outdoors and enjoys horse riding, sailing, skiing and trekking.

Brought up in Spain and England, Sofia graduated in modern languages at Salford University and worked for seven years for the British Council in Portugal and Italy, before settling in Tuscany. Some of her interest include hose riding, cooking, outdoor sports and indulging in the local food and wine! Council Member.

Maria studied Portuguese and German in the Czech Republic. She has lived in many different countries and has worked as a teacher and freelance translator. Apart from being passionate about Portugal, her interests include art, fashion, design and literature.

Catherine was raised in Bordeaux, and graduated in French Literature and Ethnology. For 20 years she worked in advertising in Paris, and has travelled widely - throughout Europe, Asia, Latin America and North America. Currently living in Nice, she enjoys photograpy, art, outdoor sports and cooking. Council Member.

Anna graduated in German, Spanish and Tourism Management from the University of Verona. She currently lives in the Dolomites where she grew up and worked in hospitality. She has lived and worked in Salzburg, Malaga and Sydney. Her interests are travelling, experiencing different cultures, walking, swimming, skiing, literature and politics.