Alida Paljevic

Travel Business entrepreneur

Alida Paljevic is a seasoned travel industry leader and the visionary founder of Vagabonda Travel. With a career spanning over 25 years, Alida has successfully transformed her deep-rooted industry expertise into a thriving digital-first brand.

Alida was born in Italy to Croatian parents and raised between the two countries. As an adult, her career led her to move to the United States for an amazing job opportunity where she managed the US-based office for Atlas, at the time, one of the strongest Croatian inbound tour operators.

Thanks to this life path and career path, Alida possesses a rare "insider-outsider" perspective that allows her to design travel experiences that are both sophisticated and deeply authentic. Unlike traditional agencies, Alida built Vagabonda Travel through the power of community and storytelling.

As a prominent digital creator with a following of over 400,000 on TikTok and Instagram (@alidalifetravel), she has redefined how modern travelers discover Europe. Her social media platforms serve as a bridge, connecting a global audience with the soul of destinations like Italy, Croatia, Malta, Greece, and other Mediterranean countries through expert tips, "hidden gem" discoveries, and real-time travel education.

As a former resident of the United States and a current digital nomad, Alida specializes in high-concept, personalized itineraries and exclusive boutique group tours. Her expertise has been featured in major international publications, including Entrepreneur and TravelAge West, where she is recognized as a top travel entrepreneur to watch.

Beyond her work as a CEO, Alida is an advocate for using technology and social influence to promote sustainable, respectful tourism. Whether she is leading a group through the streets of Rome or advising her community online, her mission remains the same: to provide world-class, life-changing experiences to her clients, while honoring the local culture and supporting local businesses.