Although she was born in Switzerland, Branka was raised in Zagreb—the capital of Croatia—by a Peruvian mum and Croatian dad. After high school, Branka attended the Zagreb School of Economics, where she majored in marketing. Her deep passion for travel, however, led her to her first job as an adventure outdoor guide in 2007. She immediately fell in love with the role, which she continued in for the next 15 years. Over the years, she has polished her guiding knowledge, upgrading her skills through different courses. She is fluent in English, German and Spanish and recently started learning French. She is a passionate skier and snowboarder. In the winter, she spends as much time as possible on the snow, whether on the slopes with her family or in the backcountry with friends. In 2013, Branka traveled to Alaska to heli-ride and snowboard in the wilderness—a personal travel highlight. Branka also loves sea kayaking, hiking, trekking and just being in the forest. Her favorite trekking destination is Patagonia, especially Chile's Torres Del Paine National Park. She is happily married and a dedicated mother to her son, Bruno.