Hi, I’m Jessica Wirka

I’m someone who has spent her entire life moving between cultures. Living in six countries and traveling to more than seventy during my career in international business has shaped how I see the world and how I connect with people. I’m a Brit who grew up in Germany and has lived in the United States for more than twenty years. Lucky enough to become bilingual in English and German early in childhood, I’m also fluent in French and Italian, and conversational in Spanish.

As a mother of teenage twins who have traveled extensively with me, I’ve watched how travel builds confidence, curiosity, and compassion in young people. Those experiences inspired me to create Annis Travel, a place where I can help families and groups experience the world in a way that feels meaningful, seamless, and beautifully curated.

One of the most formative experiences of my life was working as a tour director in Europe the summer between college and starting my career. I spent my days guiding travelers through cities and countries I loved, watching them discover Europe for the first time. That summer planted the seed for everything I do now.

I’ve come to see myself as a true global citizen—someone who feels at home in many places and who believes deeply in the power of travel to open hearts and expand perspectives.

My work is rooted in cultural fluency, personal connection, and the belief that the best journeys stay with us long after we return home.

Some testimonials:

“Jessica is spectacular at her job! Extremely efficient and helped me plan out my abroad experience in detail. Going through someone who knows so much and has actually lived in Europe for a great portion of
their life is a no-brainer. She understands what are some must sees and what can be avoided and knows more about Europe than anyone I've
ever met! Couldn't recommend more.”

J

“Jess made the Italy portion of our family trip truly seamless from start to finish. From the very beginning, she helped us figure out where we wanted to go and then took care of all the details - from our late-night transportation from Pisa to Cinque Terre, to the hotel in Rome, train tickets and passes, tours, dinner reservations, and even the little things we wouldn’t have known to think about, like reserving our beach umbrellas ahead of time in Monterosso. Some of our favorite experiences of the entire trip came from Jess’s recommendations. She arranged an incredible sunset cruise in Cinque Terre, our Vatican skip-the-line tour, a cooking class that became another major highlight, and an Appian Way/Roman Aqueducts and Catacombs e-bike tour—something we never would have thought to book on our own and absolutely loved. She also found us a wonderful place to stay, Hotel Indigo in Rome, arranged our first-class train to Rome, and gave us great restaurant and food recommendations along the way. One of my favorite parts of working with Jess was how organized and easy she made everything. She provided us with an app where our entire itinerary was in one place, including reservations, confirmation documents, tickets, train passes, transportation details, and everything else we needed throughout the trip. Instead of digging through emails or trying to keep track of different confirmations while traveling, we could simply open the app and have everything right there. It made navigating a multi-stop international trip so much simpler. What impressed me most, though, was how incredibly thorough and thoughtful Jess was. She was always one step ahead of us. She helped with everything from luggage and packing recommendations before we left to checking in on us while we were actually in Italy and making sure our transportation and reservations were running smoothly. Traveling internationally with a family involves so many moving pieces, and having Jess handle the details allowed us to actually be present and enjoy our vacation instead of constantly worrying about what came next. Everything flowed beautifully while still feeling completely personalized to our family. I would wholeheartedly recommend Jess to anyone planning a trip—especially if you love traveling but don’t love the hours of research, planning, reservations, and logistics that go along with it. She thought of things I wouldn’t have even known to think about, and some of those experiences became our favorite memories of the entire trip. Our time in Italy was unforgettable, and Jess was a huge part of making it that way. We will absolutely be planning our next trip with her!”

I and B

Call me at +1 678 756 6037

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