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With over 38 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.
Melanie 👍
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Cabin Baggage Easyjet – All You Need to Know
Do you want to know what cabin baggage Easyjet allows? I’m an Easyjet geek because I travel with them a lot. Here’s my guide which includes what you can take as cabin baggage, what the sizes are, what you can take into the cabin and what you can’t. Don’t get caught out at the gate!… Read More »Cabin Baggage Easyjet – All You Need to Know
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Is Budapest Worth Visiting in 2026? Yes It’s an Interesting City
Have you been considering a visit to Budapest? It’s somewhere that had been on my travel list for many years! I travelled there as a solo female traveller and spent a couple of nights exploring the city. Read on for details of my experience and to see whether it’s the city for you. Is Budapest… Read More »Is Budapest Worth Visiting in 2026? Yes It’s an Interesting City
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Planning to Visit Shetland? Here’s All You Need to Know
Shetland is an amazing place to visit. It is very different from the rest of Scotland. In fact, every time I take a group there, I welcome them to Shetland which I describe as “not like Scotland.” What Makes Shetland Unique? Shetland has its own very distinct: Things to See and Enjoy There is a… Read More »Planning to Visit Shetland? Here’s All You Need to Know
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Lerwick Hotel Video Review & Helpful Things to Know
Looking for a hotel in Lerwick? Well, the Lerwick Hotel is a good option. It’s located on the coast looking out across to Bressay. There is a restaurant and bar in the hotel, with a nice coastal walk also. Read on to get all the info you need to decide if this is the right… Read More »Lerwick Hotel Video Review & Helpful Things to Know
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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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Best Luton Airport Lounge for Travellers with Additional Needs
Check out my post about the best Luton Airport Lounge for travellers with additional needs. It’s based on my experience of travelling with a family member on the autism spectrum, but it also considers travellers with mobility issues too. In this article I am going to go through the differences between the two lounges at… Read More »Best Luton Airport Lounge for Travellers with Additional Needs
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My Recommended Invergordon Local Suppliers
Are you planning on visiting Invergordon? Looking for some local suppliers to help you with your visit? I’m sharing a list of local contacts. These are all people that I know and businesses that I use myself. Here are the contacts you need: Read on to get more details! Invergordon Local Suppliers – Local Tours… Read More »My Recommended Invergordon Local Suppliers
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Istanbul Holiday – Everything You Need to Know
Istanbul is a diverse city, located beside the Bosphorus. It’s a melting pot of cultures, packed with history, as well as people. It’s a vibrant city that can also be challenging to navigate. Read on for my review of an Istanbul Holiday, which I took as a solo female traveller. It’s based on my 3-night… Read More »Istanbul Holiday – Everything You Need to Know
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What Crossing the Channel is Like on a Coach Holiday
Does your coach holiday involve crossing the channel? With over 21 million people just using the Channel Tunnel in 2019 there’s a lot of traffic across this busy route. Read on to learn everything you need to know about the differences in crossing the channel on a coach. It’s a very different experience than going… Read More »What Crossing the Channel is Like on a Coach Holiday
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