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+
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+4 million
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My Latest Blog Posts
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Is Budapest Expensive? It’s Not Cheap Like People Said
If you are wondering whether Budapest is expensive then read on to find out how it compares to other destinations. Read on for how much everything cost me when I visited Budapest. Is Budapest Expensive? Costs Table for 2 Night Stay If you are short on time here is quick table giving you all the… Read More »Is Budapest Expensive? It’s Not Cheap Like People Said
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Is Budapest Safe? It’s Pretty Safe Most of the Time
If you are wondering whether Budapest is safe then read on for my experience. Budapest and Hungary have experienced some issues in relation to political protests and demonstrations so it is worth checking and planning ahead before visiting. Read on for my experience of visiting Budapest as a solo female traveller. Is Budapest Safe? Budapest… Read More »Is Budapest Safe? It’s Pretty Safe Most of the Time
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Is Vienna Safe? Yes It’s Safe and Easy to Explore
If you are wondering whether Vienna is safe then read on for my experience. Austria and Vienna are very safe countries to visit. That said it is always sensible to take normal precautions when visiting anywhere. Is Vienna Safe? Austria as a whole is a very safe country. It is rated as one of the… Read More »Is Vienna Safe? Yes It’s Safe and Easy to Explore
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Is Vienna Expensive? It Is Good Value But Not Cheap
I visited Vienna as a solo traveller in 2025. It is such a beautiful city – I can’t wait to get back there! If you are wondering whether Vienna is expensive then read on to find out how it compares to other destinations. Overall I would say that Vienna provides good quality, and therefore good… Read More »Is Vienna Expensive? It Is Good Value But Not Cheap
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Best Western Plus Celebrity Suites Vienna: Good Value & Great Location
I stayed at the Best Western Celebrity Suites in Vienna for 2 nights in March 2025. Are you looking for somewhere to stay in Vienna? I stayed at the Best Western Plus Celebrity Suites Vienna because I wanted the convenience of a mini apartment combined with a good location near the river. My 2 night… Read More »Best Western Plus Celebrity Suites Vienna: Good Value & Great Location
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Is Inverness Worth Visiting? It’s a Great Base
I’ve lived near Inverness for 20 years now If you are wondering whether Inverness is worth visiting then the answer is yes. Inverness is a great base from which you can easily explore lots of the surrounding areas. Read on for what you need to know about visiting Inverness. Is Inverness Worth Visiting? Inverness is… Read More »Is Inverness Worth Visiting? It’s a Great Base
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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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Professional Traveller
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