Gabriele Mastrilli is 100% Sicilian. He grew up in Palermo, where he still lives when not traveling around the world, and has a degree in ecology, an immense interest in nature and hiking, and a love of photography. As a Trip Leader, he loves telling and hearing stories about different cultures around the world, and he finds that he discovers new things about his own island-home through the eyes of those who see it for the first time! When not leading trips, Gabriele organizes photographic workshops and backpacking trips.
Gabriele is very competent, patient, and personable. I learned much about Sicily, its food and its culture, from him. He pays great attention to detail. Plus, he is really funny!
Gabriele’s knowledge of Sicily in general and specifically of the natural environment added a depth of knowledge to the trip that was most helpful and welcome.
When we needed something, Gabriele was right there for us. I never doubted his knowledge of the area, and on our hikes he had eyes in the back of his head and knew where everyone was and how they were doing.
Gabriele was excellent—approachable, very knowledgable about many aspects of Sicily, very flexible, and had a good sense of humor.
