Our Team
Director
Bernard van Steen
Passionate about Brazil ever since first setting foot in the country, Bernard moved here thirty years ago to found Ideia Tours and show others why Brazil is so special.
Director
Emilia van Steen
Administration Manager
Stefan van Steen
With a taste for travelling off the beaten track in search of hidden wonders, Stefan feels Galinhos is just the place to find harmony among the various elements of nature.
Account Manager UK/NL
Erik Stronkhorst
With a passion for hiking, Erik likes nothing more than to go camping in his second home: the Catimbau National Park.
Operations Manager
Gilianne Cunha
A travel enthusiast who enjoys nature trips and regional cuisine, especially seafood, Gilianne loved visiting the Lençóis Maranhenses.
Account Manager FR/CH/+
Marcela Ramos
Marcela loves travelling and has had countless unforgettable experiences in Brazil, as well as living in four countries and visiting more than thirty.
Account Manager DE/AT/CH
Tatiani Schrammel
Travelling on cruise ships for over ten years inspired Tatiani’s passion for new cultures and nurtured her feelings for Brazil, such an incredibly diverse paradise!
Team Leader Operations
Danielle Silva
Fascinated by beaches and seafood, Danielle loved her self-drive along Costa Verde. She lived in Munich for seventeen years, becoming fluent in German.
Team Leader Operations
Flávia Ferraz
Flávia likes to make the most of every journey by challenging herself to try something new. Her ideal trip is a balance of culture and nature, always ending with a great beach.
Marketing & Product Development Coordinator
Glaucos Ribeiro
Currently? Discovering a new passion for the ukulele. Next destination? Definitely Chapada das Mesas!
Team Leader Operations
Rafael Rabello
Fascinated to learn about new cultures, Rafael likes travelling to be an immersive experience of the destination, to connect with the energy of the place.
Travel Consultant
Ana Ferreira
With a background in aromatherapy and varied interests focused on ancestry and complementary therapies, Ana really enjoys exploring different local cultures.
Travel Consultant
Anthony Ribeiro
Anthony was born in Geneva and twelve when he moved to Recife, which became his home. He’s travelled to several countries, including Ireland, where he lived for seven months.
Travel Consultant
Brenda Guedes
A rock music lover with an interest in dark tourism, Brenda sees the Lençóis Maranhenses as a piece of paradise located in Brazil.
Marketing analyst
Eduarda Tavares
Eduarda enjoys history, reading books and listening to music. She would love to go to Chapada Diamantina with friends again.
Travel Consultant
Felippe Marinho
A music enthusiast, Felippe’s favourite destination in Brazil is Canoa Quebrada. He also dreams of visiting Ouro Preto one day.
Travel Consultant
Fernanda Barbosa
She enjoys destinations that provide a challenge, such as trekking and visiting remote places. She also loves regional cuisine and trying typical foods.
Travel Consultant
Fernanda Quintino
A lover of culture and nature, Fernanda lived in Germany for three years and participated in a voluntary heritage conservation project in Romania.
Quality Coordinator
Geórgia Costa
A great storyteller who loves to cook and walk on the beach, Geórgia enjoys nature trips the most, her favourite destinations being Bonito and Pantanal.
Travel Consultant
Henrique Ferreira
Henrique is a cooking enthusiast, has brewed homemade beer, and loves the cuisine of Minas Gerais. He also enjoys taking long walks while listening to podcasts.
Travel Consultant
Mila Santos
Mila is passionate about music, singing and planning trips. Any destination will be unforgettable if her family is with her.
Travel Consultant
Pedro Garcia
A dedicated family man and innovation enthusiast with an eclectic taste in travel, Pedro has lived in Spain, Luxembourg and Brazil.
Travel Consultant
Rebeca Santos
Rebeca is a vegetarian and interested in ecology and sustainability. She loves her cat and has managed to learn English by herself.
Travel Consultant
Renata Oliveira
A great lover of travelling and being immersed in nature, Renata will never forget seeing the sunset in the Amazon.
Travel Consultant
Simeone Lopes
Graduate of Flight Attendant and Private Pilot courses, Simeone has a passion for maths and electronic games. He fell in love with tourism during his academic career.
Travel Consultant
Thaís Nascimento
With a master’s degree in hospitality and tourism, Thaís loves Brazilian landscapes, beaches, and nature, culminating in Fernando de Noronha.
Administration Assistant
Anne Carolina
Skilled in people management, Anne Carolina loves regional food and enjoys cooking, horseback riding and listening to podcasts.
Purchasing Manager
Felipe Barros
Felipe loves hitting the road on his motorcycle to discover new places and simply enjoy the feeling of freedom and adventure.
Administration Analyst
Heverton Cássio
An accounting graduate with a keen interest in mathematics, Heverton has a deep love of music and is always listening to something new.
Administration Assistant
Mariana Bandeira
Although she enjoys staying at home as much as going out, Mariana loves travelling to beaches and appreciating the seafood, like crabs and shrimp.
Team Leader Operations
Verônica Maciel
Verônica loves trying new cuisine, especially Italian and Japanese, and she’s keen on music, cinema and books. Her favourite destinations are Paraty and the beaches of the Northeast.
Travel Consultant
Diana Danielyan
Passionate about learning and new adventures, Diana prefers historical and cultural trips. She also loved witnessing the sunrise at the Lençóis Maranhenses.