What we do-

iKangaroo blends experienced traveler recommendations with digital maps and multimedia to deliver concise information, saving travelers time and money while maintaining an independent travel experience.

Who we are-

Those that live and work on the front line of the budget travel experience, including tour guides, hostel and hotel workers, among others. As a general rule we are not travel writers but more travel like advisers. What is the important difference? While we may not write in flowery pithy language, we know the places and activities that will please you (i.e. substance over style). We are out talking to travelers every day and we know the issues, trends, and we truly want to provide the best travel experience possible by delivering fresh and relevant knowledge.

About the founder or Chief Travel Officer (CTO)-

Hello!

My name is Chris Carriero and I am the editor and creator of iKangaroo- Digital Travel Guide.

What makes me an expert on budget travel is that over a decade ago I took a leave of absence from my job and traveled throughout Europe and the Middle East with about $1,200.  To support myself I did odd jobs and managed to travel through Greece, Israel, Italy, Germany and Portugal. By scrimping and saving my original $1,200 I made it for two fantastic years until I arrived in Rome in 1997 with my last $200. In Rome I met an Italian hotelier who became my business partner in a small tour start-up founded to serve the independent budget traveler. That lasted until 2005 when I sold what had become, and remains, a rather large tour company (between 1997 and 2005 we showed more than 70,000 people around Rome; now that number is closer to 100,000). Most recently I helped Musiker Tours start study abroad programs in Spain and Italy.

I am passionate about travel and helping travelers get the utmost out of their time and money which is why I started iKangaroo.

Thanks for visiting iKangaroo and if you have any suggestions I would love to hear from you.

Happy Travels!

Chris