About me

My name is Elena. I’m originally from Ukraine, and I’ve been living in Geneva for the past three years. For over eight years, I’ve worked in the travel world — not just planning trips, but being alongside people as they search for rest, adventures. reconnection, or something they can’t always name.

Have a degree in Geography, Economics and Tourism. Over time, I personally visited more than 1000 hotels, helped 900 hundreds of people plan their journeys — and slowly realised: what matters most is not the destination. It’s the feeling of being seen and supported, with no pressure, no noise. Just the right guidance, at the right pace.

That’s why I created L’Archipel — not a typical agency, but a quieter kind of space. A place where you can take your time, ask questions, be heard, and find your way toward a journey that fits. Not what’s trending. What’s true to you.

I work entirely online, but I’m always happy to meet in person in Geneva area or nearby, make a video call. I keep my work personal and discreet — and always guided by care.

Elena Zaika – Founder of L’Archipel

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