Our People

Passionate people

We encourage our trip designers and guides to be the best they can be in their field of expertise. We seek out historians, local experts, guest speakers and colorful characters who all share a common quality – passion for their job, craft or hobby.

The Ansova Travel family

Mike viet nguyen

Co-founder & CEO, Saigon
Mike graduated from the University of Economics in Ho Chi Minh City at the turn of the last century. However, his outgoing nature was better suited to the dynamic world of travel and he embarked on a career in tourism just as the country was opening up. Starting out as a tour guide, he worked with all the top tour operators in Vietnam and landed a freelance position with the Canadian luxury operator, Butterfield & Robinson. Mike found his niche in active, luxury travel and his 15 years as a guide and tour leader across Vietnam & Cambodia provided a deep understanding of the luxury traveller’s needs and expectations. Hoi An is the destination that holds a special place in his memory, having spent his honeymoon in the Old Town. A passionate photographer, he combines his love of travel and photography with regular trip development and research trips across the region.

Michele Harvey

Product development & Research Manager
With over 17 years experience as a trip designer, regional director, researcher and travel guide for one of the world’s top operators, Butterfield & Robinson, Michele is a seasoned member of our Travel Team. With an appreciation for slower means of travel, she loves exploring by bicycle or on foot. Consulting from her hometown of Cape Town, Michele manages to keep one foot in Africa, and one in Asia.

Michele Harvey

Product development & Research Manager
With over 17 years experience as a trip designer, regional director, researcher and travel guide for one of the world’s top operators, Butterfield & Robinson, Michele is a seasoned member of our Travel Team. With an appreciation for slower means of travel, she loves exploring by bicycle or on foot. Consulting from her hometown of Cape Town, Michele manages to keep one foot in Africa, and one in Asia.

Michele Harvey

Product development & Research Manager
With over 17 years experience as a trip designer, regional director, researcher and travel guide for one of the world’s top operators, Butterfield & Robinson, Michele is a seasoned member of our Travel Team. With an appreciation for slower means of travel, she loves exploring by bicycle or on foot. Consulting from her hometown of Cape Town, Michele manages to keep one foot in Africa, and one in Asia.

Michele Harvey

Product development & Research Manager
With over 17 years experience as a trip designer, regional director, researcher and travel guide for one of the world’s top operators, Butterfield & Robinson, Michele is a seasoned member of our Travel Team. With an appreciation for slower means of travel, she loves exploring by bicycle or on foot. Consulting from her hometown of Cape Town, Michele manages to keep one foot in Africa, and one in Asia.

Michele Harvey

Product development & Research Manager
With over 17 years experience as a trip designer, regional director, researcher and travel guide for one of the world’s top operators, Butterfield & Robinson, Michele is a seasoned member of our Travel Team. With an appreciation for slower means of travel, she loves exploring by bicycle or on foot. Consulting from her hometown of Cape Town, Michele manages to keep one foot in Africa, and one in Asia.

Michele Harvey

Product development & Research Manager
With over 17 years experience as a trip designer, regional director, researcher and travel guide for one of the world’s top operators, Butterfield & Robinson, Michele is a seasoned member of our Travel Team. With an appreciation for slower means of travel, she loves exploring by bicycle or on foot. Consulting from her hometown of Cape Town, Michele manages to keep one foot in Africa, and one in Asia.

Michele Harvey

Product development & Research Manager
With over 17 years experience as a trip designer, regional director, researcher and travel guide for one of the world’s top operators, Butterfield & Robinson, Michele is a seasoned member of our Travel Team. With an appreciation for slower means of travel, she loves exploring by bicycle or on foot. Consulting from her hometown of Cape Town, Michele manages to keep one foot in Africa, and one in Asia.

Michele Harvey

Product development & Research Manager
With over 17 years experience as a trip designer, regional director, researcher and travel guide for one of the world’s top operators, Butterfield & Robinson, Michele is a seasoned member of our Travel Team. With an appreciation for slower means of travel, she loves exploring by bicycle or on foot. Consulting from her hometown of Cape Town, Michele manages to keep one foot in Africa, and one in Asia.

Michele Harvey

Product development & Research Manager
With over 17 years experience as a trip designer, regional director, researcher and travel guide for one of the world’s top operators, Butterfield & Robinson, Michele is a seasoned member of our Travel Team. With an appreciation for slower means of travel, she loves exploring by bicycle or on foot. Consulting from her hometown of Cape Town, Michele manages to keep one foot in Africa, and one in Asia.

Michele Harvey

Product development & Research Manager
With over 17 years experience as a trip designer, regional director, researcher and travel guide for one of the world’s top operators, Butterfield & Robinson, Michele is a seasoned member of our Travel Team. With an appreciation for slower means of travel, she loves exploring by bicycle or on foot. Consulting from her hometown of Cape Town, Michele manages to keep one foot in Africa, and one in Asia.

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