Staffing on the Road

• Stanford Tour Manager - Annie Darrow, '87: +1 650 -521-2893

Annie Darrow grew up in Baltimore when the Orioles won the World Series, and the Colts were still in town. She graduated from Stanford in ’87 with a degree in International Relations (US/Soviet foreign policy focus) and completed the Humanities Honors program. Following the Loma Prieta earthquake in ’89, Annie returned to campus to begin a career at the Stanford Alumni Association in the Travel/Study department. After rising to Deputy Director and leading over 20 trips to every corner of the world, Annie had to put her passport away for 22 years while raising two special needs sons. Autism and mental health advocacy became her number one priority. Recently, she returned to Baltimore for better schools and residential programs for her youngest son. With an empty nest and a renewed passport, Annie is delighted to join our team again as a freelance tour manager! 

• Local operator for arrival transfer issues - Beste Ozturk: +90 555 860 93 25

• Local operator/guide - Ali Keskinbicki: +90 532 344 05 26 

We are fortunate to have Ali, representing our local operator, New Faces, to guide us throughout Turkey and  assist in managing operations. Ali was born and raised in Ankara and is a graduate of Ankara University. He has been leading tours throughout Turkey for more than 25 years, including numerous trips with Stanford Travel/Study.

Please note cell phone service may not be available at all times, particularly in remote locations.

Internet

All of our hotels have a business center or internet connections in the rooms. Rates and connection speed will vary.

The gulets have limited internet service, and cell phone service is spotty.

Cell Phones

Contact your cell phone provider to find out how you can use your cell phone abroad. Charges will vary depending on the destination and your existing plan. Please note that many U.S. cell phone plans do not include international roaming, and charges can be quite high.

On-trip Assistance from Crisis24

Crisis 24 is our emergency assistance provider through our included insurance. They can provide advice and assistance before, during, and after your travels. We recommend you call them pre-trip if you’d like to discuss any specific health concerns in regards to your trip location.

In the event of an emergency (or if you need assistance) on the trip, your tour manager will do their best to assist, but here is the contact information for the 24-hour emergency line from Crisis24:

• Phone number: +1-443-716-2305

• When calling or emailing, mention you are with the Stanford Travel/Study Group.

You can call Crisis24 for advice on whether you need medical attention, making an appointment, seeking care, etc. Crisis24 is also the assistance provider for any major emergencies, such as medical or security evacuations. In order for the Zurich included emergency medical coverage to be applied, Crisis24 must be contacted first for any evacuations or repatriations.

Assistance from the Travel/Study Office:

Laura Slaughter

Program Manager

lduede@stanford.edu 

PHONE: (650) 723-7152