Arielle Wildau

Nickname
Ari
 
Where did you grow up?
Boulder, CO
 
Where do you call home now?
Lafayette, CO
 
Year started at Global Works?
2014
 
What’s your favorite part about leading trips?
Building connections and community abroad
 
What’s something you can’t live without while you are traveling?
My tango shoes and my rock climbing shoes
 
Tell us about a favorite memory from a trip you have taken
Once when scouting for a Panama trip, we were staying the night on the Kuna Yala islands. We went for a night swim in the beautiful Caribbean ocean. Once we got in, we were suddenly surrounded by sparkling bioluminescent algae. The water shimmered as we moved. It was so magical.
 
Where is your favorite place you have traveled to?
Bolivia
 
Fun fact, special talent, or favorite memory
I am a dancer – danced since I was 7 years old.

What do you like to do in your free time?
Rock climb, dance, cook, be with good people
 
What languages do you speak?
Spanish & Italian
 
If you had to give one piece of advice or words of encouragement to someone on their first travel experience, what would it be?
Talk to the locals!