Travel Insider 🔵 Your updates today 🔵 Hollywood producer Frank Mannion offers a truly insightful guide to some of the Riviera’s most beguiling places to visit, from the ultra-luxe Hotel Hermitage Monte-Carlo to the quaint village of Eze. Following in the footsteps of Bond and Bono along the French Riviera, from Monaco to Cap Ferrat… Continue reading Following in the footsteps of Bond and Bono along the French Riviera, from Monaco to Cap Ferrat
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.
Jornada 13 de los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020, en directo: Antía Jácome y Carlos Arévalo, diplomas en piragüismo
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Malediiveille lisää veroja
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Castren Adds Perspective To Olympic Experience | LPGA | Ladies Professional Golf Association
“Wow, at least I don’t get hit in the face.” Those were the words of Finland’s Matilda Castren, one of the hottest players in women’s golf at the moment, who fired a 3-under par 68 on Wednesday putting her two shots off the lead held by Sweden’s Madelene Sagstrom. Castren Adds Perspective To Olympic Experience… Continue reading Castren Adds Perspective To Olympic Experience | LPGA | Ladies Professional Golf Association
Jordan Spieth well-rested after ‘best golf of the year’ at The Open | Golf Channel
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Stark photo series captures the discarded statues of Soviet leaders
Travel Insider 🔵 Your updates today 🔵 Stark photo series captures the discarded statues of Soviet leaders US photographer Matthew Moore, who has travelled extensively throughout former Soviet states, says his Post-Socialism Landscape project shows the different ways societies deal with trauma. AmerExperience.com Latest News 🔵 His stark series includes an image of the heads… Continue reading Stark photo series captures the discarded statues of Soviet leaders
Titanic museum iceberg wall collapses in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, injuring 3 visitors
Travel Insider 🔵 Your updates today 🔵 Titanic Museum Owners of the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, said they “never would have expected an incident like this to occur.” AmerExperience.com Latest News 🔵 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Three guests were injured Monday when an iceberg wall collapsedat the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge,… Continue reading Titanic museum iceberg wall collapses in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, injuring 3 visitors
Staycation travel: A review of the second Nobu hotel to open in London
Travel Insider 🔵 Your updates today 🔵 The second Nobu hotel to open in London ‘Everything about this Nobu in London’s Portman Square is impressive,’ says The Inspector. He particularly likes the ‘calming’ aesthetic and enjoys the food, but winces at the £100 a head bill. AmerExperience.com Latest News 🔵 No sooner do I reach… Continue reading Staycation travel: A review of the second Nobu hotel to open in London
Ikaalisten Matkatoimisto lanseerasi matka-assistentti Timin
Travel Insider 🔵 Your updates today 🔵 Ikaalisten Matkatoimisto on luonut uudenlaisen matka-assistentti Timin joka ehdottaa matkaa suunnittelevalle erilaisia kohteita sen mukaan, mitä matkaanlähtijät matkaltansa hakevat. Timissä on ehdotuksia eriteemaisille lomille ja sivustolta löytyy kohteissa käyneiden juttuja, kuvia ja videoita, jotka inspiroivat oman loman suunnittelussa. ”Olemme luoneet täysin uuden tavan kertoa unohtumattomista lomamuistoista ja upeista… Continue reading Ikaalisten Matkatoimisto lanseerasi matka-assistentti Timin
The 20 most Instagrammable restaurants of 2021, according to Tripadvisor reviewers
Travel Insider 🔵 Your updates today 🔵 The list includes the ‘dark and sultry’ Craft in Birmingham, Sunset Monalisa in Mexico, which offers a superb coastal view, and a spot in Greece with ‘unparalleled views of a volcanic caldera’. AmerExperience.com Latest News 🔵 They are the most Instagrammable restaurants in the world according to the2021… Continue reading The 20 most Instagrammable restaurants of 2021, according to Tripadvisor reviewers
