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Sophie Coderre
Job Title
Senior Content Marketing Manager US
Background
I've worked in the travel industry for 6+ years, and have lived abroad in Ireland, the UK, and Germany.
How many countries have you visited?
27
About Sophie
Hi, my name is Sophie! I've been working in travel/tourism for over six years. I started working for TravelPirates at our headquarters in Berlin, Germany and have been with company for nearly three years!
I am originally from the New England region of the US (Northern New Hampshire), but now I reside in the "Old England" 😆 just outside of London with my Irish husband and our crazy cat.
My Favorite Country
Iceland is my favorite place on earth and I married my partner at the iconic Black Church. You can read more about it here.
My Favorite City:
My favorite city in the world has to be Prague! I've only visited in the winter during Christmas Market season, but it's so magical and I love all the activities you can do in the city and how easy it is to get around. You can read more about my experience in Prague through this link.
My Dream
I hope to one day open my own hotel/inn in Ireland. A place where family/friends can visit, as well as, new friendly faces. I'd love to make it a unique stay out in the western part of the country. I also have a dream to make travel more accessible. I feel that working at TravelPirates is a great start to that, as the company's goal is to share affordable travel options and share hidden gems.
My Favorite Unique Travel Experiences
The Santa Claus Express Sleeper Train in Finland
Last year, I embarked on a trip to Lapland, Finland. We flew into Helsinki and took an overnight sleeper train to the Lapland region. The train was called the Santa Claus Express and was such a cool experience. We didn't see the northern lights on this trip, but we are sure it's possible through this journey. We ended up saving a lot of money by combining our transport and overnight accommodation. We stayed in a private cabin with single bunk beds and a private ensuite. We slept soundly and woke up in snowy Lapland the next day.
The Swiss Chocolate & Cheese Train Through the Alps
My other favorite and unique travel experience, also involves a train journey. I absolutely loved taking the Swiss Chocolate train through the Swiss Alps. This was a day trip from Montreux, Switzerland that brought us through the Alps into the medieval village of Gruyere, where we toured the Gruyere cheese factory. After, we grabbed a coach bus that looked like a golden chocolate bar to the Cailler Chocolate Factory, where we had a tour and unlimited chocolate at the end.
Mountain Coasteering in Switzerland
Another one of my favorite and unique travel experiences was mountain coasteering in Switzerland. I had the most breathtaking views while zipping partway down an Alpine Mountain. This experiene was located near Oeschinensee mountain station. It was super affordable and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. After, I did a hike around Oeschinensee, an alpine and turquoise blue lake. I loved seeing the cows relaxing along the lake.
Visiting the Ice Hotel in Quebec City
Quebec City is definitely one of my favorite locations and I grew up within driving distance to the city. The ice hotel is such a unique experience. You don't need to stay in it overnight. We did a day pass to the experience and drank out of ice cups at the ice bar.
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