Real Trips. Honest Advice. Genuine Expertise
With over 37 years as a travel professional and more than 10,500 guests guided worldwide, I share real reviews, honest advice, and genuine expertise — so you can travel like a pro too.
I specialise in that sweet spot: comfortable travel that’s authentic and affordable.
Why The Professional Traveller?
No AI content – just real experiences from real trip
Genuine recommendations – I only recommend things I use and know myself
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Real reviews, reports and guides to inspire your travels
Travel Essentials
All my tried and tested travel gear – everything I use when I travel
Invergordon Port
Excursion reviews, how to get to Loch Ness, things to do – all you need for your visit
The Professional Traveller – Quick Overiew
Travel Experience
+37 yrs
Number of Guests
+10,500
Countries I’ve Worked
40+
Website Seen By
+4 million year
Website Clicks
+75k year
Website Words
450k (all mine)
Media and Press Coverage
Private Eye – 24th January Edition Page 16
Want To Some Travel Inspiration?
Click on any of the countries and head to my travel guides all based on my own trips including travel costs, getting there, getting around, where to stay, things to do – everything you need
My Testimonials
Here are a couple of testimonials from private tour and touring holiday clients
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Ultimate Guide to EasyJet Baggage For Stress Free Travel
Want to know more about EasyJet’s baggage rules, weights, policies, allowances and more? I fly with Easyjet quite a lot and am a bit of a luggage geek! Read on for my complete guide to everything you could ever wish to know about Easyjet Baggage. Make sure you don’t get caught out or end up… Read More »Ultimate Guide to EasyJet Baggage For Stress Free Travel
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How To Get Priority Pass – Here’s All You Need to Know
Airport terminals are busy, noisy, and expensive places to spend time — especially if your flight is delayed or you’re facing a long wait at the gate. If you want a quiet place to sit, eat, work, or relax before you fly (without needing business class or airline status), Priority Pass is one of the… Read More »How To Get Priority Pass – Here’s All You Need to Know
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Inverness On Your Own Shore Excursion Review
Thinking of taking an ‘Inverness on Your Own’ shore excursion when you visit Invergordon Cruise Port? Here is all the practical information you need to decide if it’s the perfect excursion for you. Inverness On Your Own Shore Excursion Review Here is the location of the drop-off point; Inverness On Your Own Shore Excursion Route… Read More »Inverness On Your Own Shore Excursion Review
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No 1 Lounge Heathrow Terminal 2 – All You Need to Know
If you’re flying from London you might be thinking of using the No 1 Lounge Heathrow Terminal 2. I’ve used this lounge myself and in this review I’ll show you exactly what to expect, how to access it, what the food and facilities are like, and whether it’s good value for money. I visited using… Read More »No 1 Lounge Heathrow Terminal 2 – All You Need to Know
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Suitel Bosphorus Taksim Review – Helpful Things to Know
Looking to stay in Istanbul? Check out my review of the Suitel Bosphorus Taksim. I booked a stay at the Suitel Bosphorus Taksim for 4 nights in late October 2019/early November 2019. It was my first visit to Istanbul, a city I had wanted to visit for a long time. The pictures on the internet… Read More »Suitel Bosphorus Taksim Review – Helpful Things to Know
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Find The Best Heathrow Lounges for Business Travellers (2026)
If you’re flying from London Heathrow for business, the last thing you want is a noisy gate area, nowhere to plug in, or unreliable WiFi when you’re trying to work. The good news is that there is are plenty of Heathrow lounges for business travellers available. They offer proper seating, power sockets, quieter zones and… Read More »Find The Best Heathrow Lounges for Business Travellers (2026)
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Where To Stay in Inverness – My Hotels in Inverness Guide
Looking for a local’s guide to hotels in Inverness? I’ve lived in the Highlands for over 20 years and I’ve stayed at (or visited) most of the hotels on this list. To make this easy to scan, I’ve added a quick comparison table first so you can shortlist 2–3 hotels in under a minute. Then… Read More »Where To Stay in Inverness – My Hotels in Inverness Guide
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Sweet Chestnut Dunfermline – Video Room Tour & Guest Review
Are you thinking of visiting Dunfermline or looking for a hotel that is close to the M90 motorway? Located just off J3 of the M90 the Sweet Chestnut Dunfermline is perfectly located if you want a convenient hotel North of the bridges before heading into Edinburgh. It’s also located in the leisure park so there… Read More »Sweet Chestnut Dunfermline – Video Room Tour & Guest Review
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Southerness Holiday Cottage Review – Dog Friendly
Are you planning a Southerness holiday cottage? Check out this review based on a 1 week stay in Southerness in November 2021. It’s got all the information you need to plan your visit. Links You Might Find Helpful:Koulara Holiday Cottage in SouthernessSoutherness Things to DoNewton Stewart Guide – All You Need to Plan Your Trip… Read More »Southerness Holiday Cottage Review – Dog Friendly
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What It’s Like to Be a Professional Traveller?
Travelling for work-related reasons is very different to travelling for leisure. In my early years of travel, I worked at a lot of exhibitions and events. This meant that whilst I travelled to the destination once there I generally travelled between the exhibition area and the hotel – many people who travel for business will tell you the same thing.
A growing trend in travel is for people travelling for work or business to extend their trip and do some personal travel. I have been lucky enough to do this a few times, staying over in Bangkok for several nights on my trips back from Australia for example. It looks like a travel trend that is going to continue!
Travelling as a Tour Manager taking coach holidays is very different. The role involves focussing on the guests and making sure they have a great time, rather than your personal sightseeing. Any free time is often taken up dealing with administration issues, sorting out problems or simply confirming all the details for the next leg of the journey. Sometimes I never left the hotel we were staying in as there always seemed to be more work to do and things to check!
That said when travelling with a great group this role doesn’t feel like work at all, more like travelling with a wonderful group of people who like to have fun.
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