Our mission. Our values. Our team.

Kirsten Lindemann

Travel Designer

Kirsten grew up in northern Germany, originally worked in television and luckily ended up in tourism many years ago. If it was her romantic Cornwall road trip, travelling Costa Rica during parental leave or a beach holiday with her entire crew – thanks to her now family of five, she really knows how to handle the different demands and challenges of family travel planning. She has strong communications skills, is very empathetic and takes great pleasure in creating moments and memories that are tailor-made and unique.

Christina Cohrs

Office Manager & PA

Christina has a real talent for organizing and many years of experience as a yoga and meditation teacher. With these skills she not only supports Kerstin and the team of The Niche Traveller in their daily work, but also provides good karma when things get really busy. Sustainability is a topic close to her heart and that's why she prefers to spend her vacations in nature and in accommodations that make a recognizable contribution to the topic.

Josephine Bartels

Content Team & Travel Scout

Josephine grew up on the wind-swept shores of the North Sea and may be the only person on the planet who loves nothing more than glaciers, ice and pouring rain during a summer holiday. Josephine is a journalism graduate and is the Online Editor for The Niche Traveller.

Tanja Runte

Online Marketing Manager

Tanja is a digital expert who supports The Niche Traveller in online marketing. She has a passion for exploring the world, she loves North America and France, where she has lived for a period of time and got to experience the widely celebrated "joie de vivre". Through her love of hiking, Tanja not only finds mental relaxation and renewed energy, but also gains valuable ideas and perspectives.

Anna Ostrowski

Travel Scout

Anna writes as a freelance journalist for prestigious luxury magazines and newspapers. Born in Düsseldorf, she has had a longing for travel since childhood, when a poster of the New York skyline hung over her bed. Whether it's Baku, Brussels, Tbilisi, or Tel Aviv, Anna loves exploring big cities and, whenever possible, takes her children along. For her summer family vacations, she loves recharging on the small North Sea island of Langeoog, while in winter she enjoys skiing in Montafon.

Annika Herting

Sales Manager

Annika’s passion is travel, connecting with people and delving into foreign cultures. She studied Tourism Management and has worked in marketing for luxury cruise lines, as well as in international event planning. Her brilliant people skills help our community grow faster and our brand shine brighter.

Andrea Scholtyssek-Kohlhase

Travel Scout

The native Rhinelander was born with a deep sense of wanderlust. As early as the 1980s, she travelled with her parents to what were then considered very exotic destinations like Jordan and Bonaire. A natural organizer, she feels just as comfortable in luxury hotels as she does in a log cabin in Lapland. When she’s not jetting around the world for her job as a project manager, she especially enjoys discovering authentic and nature-rich places in Germany and Europe with her husband and daughter.

Francisca Kellet

Travel Scout

Francisca was born in San Francisco and moved to London when she was little. She's not stopped travelling since, working as a travel journalist and editor for leading national newspapers and international magazines, and exploring everywhere from Australia to Zimbabwe. These days, she travels mostly in Europe with her daughters, and loves to discover small, family-fun hotels and out-of-the-way beaches. When in London, she co-runs her creative content agency, Mundi & Co.

Marika Bognár

Travel Scout

City trips, weekends in the countryside, relaxing by the sea - when Marika, a qualified teacher, isn't travelling with her suitcase, she likes to have a paintbrush in her hand. In addition to her job and travelling the world, she is passionate about painting. After living in London and Budapest, she now lives with her partner in Heidelberg. And the inspiration for her art? She collects it while travelling.

Annelien Orbie

Travel Scout

Annelien grew up in a small town in Belgium, but has been moving around the globe from the moment she graduated. She lived in New York, Bali, and currently resides in charming Amsterdam with her partner and beautiful Golden Retriever, Oliver. Oliver himself is quite the globetrotter too, joining Annelien and her partner on most of their journeys. Annelien is a film producer but her favorite thing is to fill the gaps in between projects with travelling and discovering new dog-friendly places and hidden gems.

Juliane Clüsener-Godt

Travel Scout

Juliane is probably the most French German you will get to meet. She grew up in a bilingual household in Paris and lived in Germany and Spain before returning to France. She is currently starting her career in the luxury sector in Paris, where each day leads her to new discoveries in the realms of travel, art, design and gastronomy.

Özlem Özsoy

Travel scout and photographer

Özlem works as a freelance photographer and picture editor for numerous magazines, specialising in travel and portrait photography. She admits to being addicted to travel and loves sharing her experiences with our clients, often taking her French bulldog, Gizmo, on the road with her – although he can be quite demanding.

Annalena Graudenz

Travel Scout

Annalena grew up in Hamburg and loves her hometown very much. Nevertheless, the journalist is regularly gripped by wanderlust. She loves the beach and the sea just as much as city trips. Whether Mallorca, Sydney or New York - she brings back great insider tips from every trip. This summer, she tracked down the best beach clubs in Europe for The Niche Traveller.

Alice Mengers

Travel Scout

Alice, born in Hong Kong, developed a passion for travel from a young age. Currently living in Hamburg with her husband and three children, she finds herself drawn to the hospitality and cultural richness of her Asian roots. Even now, the allure of her homeland continues to inspire her. Her most recent significant journey led her to explore the vibrant landscapes of Indonesia.

Mirjana & Philipp Bernstorf

Travel scouts

Berlin-born Mirjana is a journalist and social media manager for a variety of brands. Philipp works as a creative director and as a photographer. Together, they love travelling with their baby son and are always on the lookout for hot new restaurants and authentic spots to share with The Niche Traveller clients.

Anne Haladin

Travel Scout

Anne grew up on a small Danish island and in Hamburg. She loves travelling between luxury and adventure. Her favourite destinations: Asia and South America. Since her son Bruno has been born, her priorities have slightly changed. For example, she now knows pretty much all the playgrounds in Paris. When she is not travelling, the former journalist works for her corporate publishing business Haladin & Weber.

Elizabeth Heath

Travel Scout

Elizabeth Heath is a writer and editor based in central Italy, from where she writes about travel in Italy, Switzerland, the rest of Europe, and points farther. Whenever possible she brings her family along for the ride, including her husband and daughter, who's seen more places in her nine years than Liz saw in her first three decades. Liz is a fan of thermal spas, slow food, sustainable travel, and luxury hotel suites.

Marta Ghelma

Travel Scout

Born and raised in a small mountain village in the Piedmontese Alps, Marta's curiosity to discover the world was very strong from an early age. A journalist and mother of two, she writes for Italian and international media, has travelled to all five continents and firmly believes that travel is the best way to learn about yourself and others, as well as to respect the environment.

Daniel Bognár

Creative director

Daniel loves design – you’ll usually find him art directing for a variety of glossy print publications. For The Niche Traveller, he’s gone back to his roots, applying his skills to creating our logo as well as our digital design. He also loves travelling, of course, and is always heading off to new off-the-chart destinations.

Tatjana Seel

Travel scout

Tatiana has been travelling the world as a journalist since 1996. She was editor-in-chief of the interiors magazine Deco Home, and now writes for The Niche Traveller and numerous publications. When not travelling, you’ll find her hiking in the mountains and swimming in Lake Starnberg with her family.

Ulrike Barcatta

Travel Scout

Ulrike grew up in South Tyrol, and now divides her time between Tuscany, South Tyrol and Munich. She studied in Austria, Germany and Italy and went on to work in wine and art PR and marketing in Italy, followed by a stint as communications manager in a five-star hotel in Munich. She is currently a hospitality PR consultant and runs a large network spanning Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Northern Italy. She loves travelling with her three-year-old daughter, Philomena.

Silke Roth

Travel Scout

Growing up in the idyllic Black Forest in southern Germany, Silke was quickly drawn out to explore the world. Today, she works as a journalist for various magazines and when she's not exploring or planning the next city break, she spends many months a year living in a small Portuguese fishing village and surfing the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.

Alexandra Philipson

Travel Scout

Alexandra is a travel and lifestyle journalist and broadcaster based in Mallorca. She is also a judge on a cooking show on German primetime TV. Her most frequent trips are with her young family, writing for The Niche Traveller and numerous publications on family-friendly destinations.

Alexandra Cohal

Travel Scout

Transylvania-born Alexandra now lives in Austria with her husband and two boys. She is passionate about sustainable tourism and is always on the lookout for new family destinations that combine nature, tranquility and authenticity – and loves nothing more than writing about her discoveries for The Niche Traveller.

Julia Pfaller

Illustrator

The renowned Munich-based designer Julia Pfaller is best known for her illustrated city and regional maps. With over 20 years of experience, she recently joined the team at The Niche Traveller. When she’s not in her studio creating, she loves to travel - her favourite destinations include Sicily, Andalusia, Crete, Central America, and her beloved home region of Bavaria.

Maria Welte

Travel Scout

Maria grew up in both the U.S. and Germany and now lives in Frankfurt am Main with her husband and two sons. For her, a deep connection to nature and a high standard of accommodation are the key ingredients for a perfect holiday. Whether exploring Bornholm, hiking in Whistler, surfing in Uluwatu, or travelling through the South of France — Maria is always on the lookout for active, authentic travel experiences, making her a perfect fit for The Niche Traveller’s Travel Scout team.