Linda A. Culpepper established Culpepper Tours, LLC in 2018 following her retirement after 27 years in healthcare management. Eager to keep exploring the world, she has always found joy in discovering new destinations. The exhilarating feeling of witnessing something unfamiliar is a remarkable experience for her. Linda has traveled across 4 continents, explored 60 countries, and gone on more than 50 cruises, with many of these trips alongside her family. She is convinced that travel fosters joy and enhances a person’s overall well-being! Her guiding motto is “Miles of Smiles.”

Linda holds an Associate of Applied Science degree from South Suburban Community College and a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management from Walden University. In her role as an Occupational Therapist Assistant, she established a Therapeutic Humor Group that she applied within a clinical environment. She played a key role in organizing a visit from David Copperfield, who performed Project Magic with her team at their facility. Additionally, Linda offered a six-week professional clown course to individuals who had been part of the rehabilitation unit, helping many realize that they could maintain a good quality of life by adapting and engaging with others. For over 25 years, Linda has been a professional clown known as Muffin, during which time she has connected with people of various ages, enabling her to lead youth groups. She brings joy and laughter on every tour!

“To journey, to inhale, to soar, to drift, to explore distant paths, to wander is to truly exist.”

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