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
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All my tried and tested travel gear – everything I use when I travel
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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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Holyrood Hotel Video Review and Helpful Things to Know
Looking for a hotel beside the Royal Mile? The Holyrood Hotel is located close to Holyrood Palace, Dynamic Earth, and the Scottish Parliament. It’s a quieter area of the Edinburgh city centre that also gives easy access to some lovely green areas including Arthurs Seat. The Holyrood Hotel rooms are bigger than you might expect… Read More »Holyrood Hotel Video Review and Helpful Things to Know
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How to Get to Riga from the UK – By Air, Train or Bus
Are you thinking of going to Riga? Wondering how to get to Riga from the UK? Here are the details of how to get there from the UK either by flying, going by train or by bus. Read on for all you need to know or start searching for flights right here 👇 You can… Read More »How to Get to Riga from the UK – By Air, Train or Bus
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My Top Priority Pass Tips For Maximum Membership Value
These Priority Pass tips focus on getting the most value from your Priority Pass membership by using it more strategically than ‘just’ lounge entry Check them out to start enjoying that extra value now or just grab my exclusive reader rates for Priority Pass Membership right here 👇 Priority Pass Tips Here are my top… Read More »My Top Priority Pass Tips For Maximum Membership Value
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Compare All the Paid Entry Edinburgh Airport Lounges and Find Your Best Option
I have visited all 3 paid access Edinburgh airport lounges. They are all quite different. Each lounge has different facilities, food offerings, seating and space, views. There are different childrens facilities and spaces for working. Access to these lounges is on a paid entry basis. This means you can access these lounges no matter which… Read More »Compare All the Paid Entry Edinburgh Airport Lounges and Find Your Best Option
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Vidamar Resort Algarve Review – All You Need to Know
Are you looking for a great resort-styled hotel with everything in one place? Then check out my review of a 3-night stay at the Vidamar Resort Algarve. It’s a lovely hotel, with great rooms, plus spa facilities, beach access and a choice of restaurants. Check out my review or just put your travel dates in… Read More »Vidamar Resort Algarve Review – All You Need to Know
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Pitlochry Hydro Hotel – Video Room Review and Helpful Tips
Are you thinking of visiting Pitlochry? Looking for somewhere to stay that has free parking but is within easy reach of the High Street? Looking for somewhere with a pool and spa facilities, restaurant and lift? The Pitlochry Hydro has all of those things, alongwith a bar and a pool room and a couple of… Read More »Pitlochry Hydro Hotel – Video Room Review and Helpful Tips
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Is Riga Worth Visiting in 2026? – Yes Absolutely and Here’s Why
I’m lucky enough to have visited Riga a couple of times. The first time I visited I was taking a group on a tour through the Baltic States. We stayed for 2 nights in Riga. I was able to explore the city and knew it wouldn’t be too long before I was back. I went… Read More »Is Riga Worth Visiting in 2026? – Yes Absolutely and Here’s Why
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Is Vienna Safe? My Solo Female Traveller Experience
If you are wondering whether Vienna is safe then read on for my experience of visiting this lovely city as a solo female traveller. Austria and Vienna are very safe countries to visit. That said it is always sensible to take normal precautions when visiting anywhere. Read on for everything you need to know 👇… Read More »Is Vienna Safe? My Solo Female Traveller Experience
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Heathrow Airport Lounges – Find the Best Lounge in 2026
If you want to know which of the Heathrow Airport lounges is best because you want a more comfortable start to your journey, using an airport lounge is one of the best upgrades you can make. Instead of crowded gate areas, expensive food, and limited seating, Heathrow lounges give you comfortable seating, complimentary food and… Read More »Heathrow Airport Lounges – Find the Best Lounge in 2026
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If you do click any links you don’t pay any more and I earn a small commission which helps pay for this website.
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I do not use AI to create any content.
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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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