Our Staff
Meggie can best be described as an academic adventurer. She has a passion for learning and sharing information. Her unquenchable thirst for unique and exciting experiences makes her adept at finding and delivering the best experiences Korea has to offer. Just watch out for her corny jokes!
Meggie is the head guide at Yu and Me Tours and performs and manages most of the tours. She is specialized in history and traditional culture tours, but is also a masterful guide for medical tourism, K-wave, and food tours.
In addition to guiding, Meggie is the original big brain behind Yu and Me tours. She started the company in 2019 with the hope of creating engaging, unique, memorable experiences that share Korea’s amazing stories with its visitors. Meggie works as representative, coordinator, planner, script writer, and researcher for Yu and Me Tours.
Meggie earned her Master’s in Korean Studies at Korea University in 2017 and now seeks to share her love of Korea with the world.
Meggie Yu
Stanley is a native of South Korea who seamlessly merges the precision of his STEM background with a chef’s heart and mixologist soul. Fluent in Japanese, Korean, and English, Stanley has spent the last seven years curating unparalleled travel experiences in Korea and Japan. His meticulous organizational skills and in-depth research capabilities are evident in the detailed itineraries he crafts, complete with highly accurate budget projections, ensuring every adventure is both seamless and indulgent. While Stanley may not always be seen out and about with our clients, his unwavering dedication to delivering the best experience for each traveler is unmatched.
Stanley is Head of Concierge and also provides research support at Yu and Me Tours. Although he rarely guides, he constantly helps behind the scenes with information gathering, brainstorming, reservations, troubleshooting, and planning.
Stanley Yu
Mercedes grew up with a love of adventure and was fascinated by the entertainment industry. This combination naturally led her to South Korea where adventure and entertainment go hand-in-hand. She lives for moments that keep you on your toes. With passion for K-pop, the K-beauty industry, restaurant hunting, and lounge hopping, Mercedes is well-equipped to help you ride the Hallyu Wave that is sweeping the globe.
Mercedes is our researcher for all things K-wave. As our contemporary K-pop expert she can schedule your appointments at the hair and nail salons of the stars, send you to their family restaurants and cafes, your favorite drama’s filming location, or right up to the front door of some of the industry’s biggest offices.
Mercedes is also responsible for Yu and Me Tours social media pages and engagement. So go ahead and follow us! She’ll be sure to surprise and delight you.
