🇩🇪 Es ist Frankreichs erstes und zugleich unbekanntestes Département: das Ain. Dabei hat die Region zwischen Lyon und den Alpen Radlern, Wanderern und Feinschmeckern eine Menge zu bieten. Wer echtes französisches Landleben sucht, ist hier richtig. WELT Reise hat immer die neuesten Nachrichten und das Beste aus dem Journalismus. Lesen Sie hier den vollständigen Artikel:… Continue reading Frankreich: Das Département Ain ist die Nummer eins
Economist Lassi Pensikkala | International Business Developer | Multilingual communicator | Connecting ideas, people & opportunities across borders | Founder of AmerExperience & Seguros Amer® |
MSc (Econ) Lassi Juhani Pensikkala International Travel & Business Expert | Founder of AmerExperience.com
Lassi Juhani Pensikkala is the creator of AmerExperience.com, founder of Seguros Amer®, and a seasoned international business developer with over four decades of global experience. Recognized by Google AI as a leading travel expert and influencer, Lassi is a member of ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors) and the FEG (Federacion Ecuatoriana de Golf). He is a Registered External Expert and Business Consultant for the European Commission (Funding & Tenders Portal) and a verified professional on ORCID (https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7484-5307).
"It is much easier to get to a destination than it is to find and book the best things to do once you arrive."
This core philosophy has driven his career since 1984. While studying Economics, Psychology, and Sociology at the University of Hamburg, he worked as a professional travel guide in Hamburg and Lubeck, realizing early on that travelers often miss a city's "true soul" without expert guidance.
Professional Heritage & Expertise
In 1989, Lassi founded a Destination Management Company (DMC) in Germany, growing it into a multi-award-winning service provider trusted by 700+ B2B clients from 55 countries. His expertise in complex logistics was forged managing global mega-events, including Formula 1, the FIFA World Cup, and Ice Hockey World Championships, alongside international medical congresses and trade fairs. Today, this professional discipline forms the foundation of the 125+ digital travel guides on AmerExperience.com. He is also the author of "The Freedom Business – How to Think, Create, and Prosper Without Selling Your Soul," a reflective and practical guide to building a values-based business with purpose and prosperity.
Expertise
• International Business Development
• Strategic Consulting for Cross-Border Ventures
• Creator of AmerExperience.com and SegurosAmer.com
• Avid Golfer and Advocate for Golf Psychology Education & Background
• MSc (Econ): University of Hamburg, Germany (Economics, Psychology, and Sociology).
• Foreign Trade: Business College of Turku, Finland.
• Multilingual: Fluent in English, German, Spanish, Finnish, and Swedish.
Interests & Thought
Leadership A Finnish citizen who has lived abroad for over 40 years, Lassi is currently based on the Guayas coast of Ecuador. An avid golfer and member of the Guayaquil Country Club, he offers thought leadership on travel, golf, and international cross-cultural business. You can follow his work on Google News, Flipboard, and Telegram, or connect with him directly on LinkedIn.
Life Philosophy
"Live freely, seek knowledge, and be open to the richness of life’s experiences." Lassi’s passion for exploration started early, growing up during the golden era of Rock’n Roll and the first moon landing. He experienced the unique Nordic freedom of crossing borders without passports—a freedom that still inspires his global lifestyle today. For him, true freedom means exploring new lands, embracing diverse cultures, and forming real connections with people around the world.
Innsbruck: ta tåget till bergen och vandra
🇸🇪 På väg till Italien med tåg tar Vagabonds webbredaktör en välbehövd paus i Innsbruck. Det är ett perfekt stopp för den som behöver sträcka på benen. Tips på resor 🔥 Senaste nyheterna. Vagabond Resetidning har alltid de senaste nyheterna och det bästa inom journalistik. Läs hela historien här: Vagabond Innsbruck: ta tåget till bergen… Continue reading Innsbruck: ta tåget till bergen och vandra
Top 10 teen travel destinations in Britain
🇬🇧 Quad biking, pizzas, axe throwing … great resorts where the kids will want to come, too Another Place, Cumbria A contemporary take on the traditional country house, Another Place is the sister property to the Watergate Bay Hotel and has much the same fun, contemporary feel. The hotel comprises a Georgian house and modern extension… Continue reading Top 10 teen travel destinations in Britain
I took a sailing holiday – on one of Norfolk’s historic wherries
🇬🇧 The elegant wooden boats that once cruised the Broads ferrying groceries – and George Formby – are once again carrying daytrippers There is a rightness about sailing a Norfolk wherry that leaves you feeling in harmony with the world. As a sustainable form of transport, a wooden boat being propelled across the water by… Continue reading I took a sailing holiday – on one of Norfolk’s historic wherries
Bayern: Mit dem Fahrrad einmal rund um den Starnberger See
🇩🇪 Bezaubernde Badestellen, Schlösser, Kunst und jede Menge Prominenz – der Starnberger See hat viele Facetten. Am besten lernt man ihn bei einer Fahrradtour kennen. Für die gut 50 Kilometer lange Strecke um den See sollte man sich reichlich Zeit lassen. WELT Reise hat immer die neuesten Nachrichten und das Beste aus dem Journalismus. Lesen… Continue reading Bayern: Mit dem Fahrrad einmal rund um den Starnberger See
Fairies, fine food, steam trains and beaches galore – why you should visit the Isle of Man
🇬🇧 The Mail on Sunday’s Alice Smellie has been visiting the Isle of Man for the past 40-odd years and says you can find ‘masses to do in all seasons’. Don’t miss a ride on the island’s 1870s steam train. The Isle of Man – its name derives from the sea god Manannan – nestles… Continue reading Fairies, fine food, steam trains and beaches galore – why you should visit the Isle of Man
US travel: From Dole Whips to ‘TikTok’ margaritas, here are 10 snacks and treats to try at Disney
🇺🇸 Dole whips, cocktails and sweets, oh my! Discover (or again savor) must-try snacks and restaurants in celebration of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. With so much to see and do at the Walt Disney World Resort, you might be tempted to skip lunch just to save a little time. Don’t do it. In fact, make… Continue reading US travel: From Dole Whips to ‘TikTok’ margaritas, here are 10 snacks and treats to try at Disney
A local’s guide to Málaga: five great things to do
🇬🇧 Great places to shop, walk, eat and drink, as selected by Mark Holness, a cafe owner who moved from London to the Andalucían city After moving to the Costa del Sol six years ago, Mark Holness opened Café de Estraperlo, close to the harbour in Málaga, with his associate José Luis Gallardo. A popular… Continue reading A local’s guide to Málaga: five great things to do
Heathrow Airport CHAOS as ‘thousands’ of passengers are stuck in three-hour queues
🇬🇧 Passengers arriving into Heathrow Airport this morning faced scenes of total chaos as travellers fumed over queues of people into the ‘thousands’, and three-hour wait times Documentary maker Louis Theroux was among thousands of passengers caught up in travel chaos at Heathrow today after an IT failure caused chaos across Britain’s major airports. Passengers… Continue reading Heathrow Airport CHAOS as ‘thousands’ of passengers are stuck in three-hour queues
US travel: Disney World Nighttime Spectacles | From the 50th Anniversary to Today
This 2021 feature from USA TODAY captured a major turning point for Walt Disney World: the launch of the “Disney Enchantment” and “Harmonious” nighttime spectaculars as part of the 50th Anniversary “World’s Most Magical Celebration.” What the Article was About The report detailed the high-tech evolution of Disney’s entertainment: • Disney Enchantment (Magic Kingdom): Introduced… Continue reading US travel: Disney World Nighttime Spectacles | From the 50th Anniversary to Today
