The Professional Traveller
Hi, I’m Melanie
I’ve been a professional traveller for over 36 years. I’ve taken over 10,000 people on holidays all over the world.
Now I help people plan their perfect trip by sharing trip reviews and guides to places I have visited, either as a solo traveller or on a tour or river cruise.
When I’m not travelling I am thinking about travelling!
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Travel Work Exp.
+37 years
Guests on Holiday
+10,000
Countries Worked In
40+
Website Seen By
+4 million
Website Clicks
+75k
Website Words
420k
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Trip Reviews & Guides
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My Latest Blog Posts
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Budapest Travel Guide – All You Need to Plan Your Trip
Are you thinking of visiting Budapest? It’s a great city and somewhere that I had wanted to go for a very long time, but had never made it so far during my 36 year travel career. Budapest sits at the heart of Europe and it sits astride the beautiful Danube river, with Buda on one… Read More »Budapest Travel Guide – All You Need to Plan Your Trip
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When to Visit Budapest in 2026 – Best Times for Weather & Value
Are you wondering when to visit Budapest in terms of the best value and also the best weather? The best time to visit Budapest is likely to be April and May or September and October. This is when temperatures are from 15-22 celsius, crowds are smaller and prices are 20-30% lower than peak summer months.… Read More »When to Visit Budapest in 2026 – Best Times for Weather & Value
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Where To Stay in Vienna – My Handpicked Hotels For You
I’ve recently fallen in love with Vienna and can’t wait to get back. I loved my first stay in Vienna as a solo traveller and staying by the Danube was perfect for me. As someone who has spent over 36 years travelling I know that where you stay can make or break your experience. Vienna… Read More »Where To Stay in Vienna – My Handpicked Hotels For You
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When To Visit Vienna? Here’s When It Is Best Value
Are you wondering when to visit Vienna? Like many cities it can become very busy at peak times which pushes up prices. Check out my guide to the weather and visitor numbers so you can find a great value time for your visit. When to Visit Vienna – The Weather As you can see from… Read More »When To Visit Vienna? Here’s When It Is Best Value
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How to Get to Vienna in 2025: Flights, Trains & Buses
Are you thinking of visiting Vienna? Do you want to know what the options are for getting there? Read on to check out all the options for flights, trains, buses and other routes 👇 You can check flights to Vienna right here 👇 How to Get To Vienna – Flights from the UK Vienna is… Read More »How to Get to Vienna in 2025: Flights, Trains & Buses
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Where To Stay in Budapest – My Handpicked Hotels For You
Wondering where to stay in Budapest? There really is something for every taste and budget in Budapest. I’ve picked out a great selection to choose from, with something to suit every budget. Read on to find your perfect stay from my handpicked hotel selection, or just use the search box of map to search great… Read More »Where To Stay in Budapest – My Handpicked Hotels For You
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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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