The Professional Traveller – 37 Years Travel Experience
🙋 Hi There – I’m Melanie
I’ve been travelling for work for over 37 years. I’ve taken over 10,500 people on holidays and I’ve worked in over 40 countries. Now I help people to travel like a professional with trusted reviews, guides and tips.
Real Trips, Real Tips, Real Expertise
Get insider travel tips from a former Tour Director who’s guided 10,500+ travellers through 40+ countries
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
Find All My Latest Blog Posts Here
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Invergordon Restaurants & Takeaways And What They Offer
Are you coming to visit Invergordon? Looking for something to eat while you are here? Well here is a list of places within the town for you to try, with suggestions from me and a few locals of what to try if you need some inspiration. Invergordon Restaurants Invergordon Restaurants and Takeaways Daytime Options Invergordon… Read More »Invergordon Restaurants & Takeaways And What They Offer
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✈️ Best Edinburgh Airport Lounge for Nervous Flyers 2026? – Find Out Here
I’ve flown through Edinburgh Airport plenty of times, and been and been nervous about flying each time. If you are looking for the best Edinburgh Airport Lounge for nervous flyers then you are in the right place! Airport lounges can be great for nervous flyers because they offer quieter spaces, refreshments, and less crowded environments… Read More »✈️ Best Edinburgh Airport Lounge for Nervous Flyers 2026? – Find Out Here
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The Best Inverness Hotels With Parking (Free & Paid)
Looking for a local’s guide to Inverness hotels with parking? I’ve lived in the Highlands for over 20 years and I’ve stayed at (or visited) most of the hotels in this list. If you’re travelling with a car, parking can be the difference between an easy trip… and a daily headache. To make this quick… Read More »The Best Inverness Hotels With Parking (Free & Paid)
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How to Get to Vienna in 2026: 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 2026: Flights, Trains & Buses
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Airport Lounge Pass Vs. PAYG – Which is Better?
Are you considering an airport lounge pass? Not sure whether it is good value? Don’t worry! This article will help you decide if airport lounge membership is right for you.
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6 Shetland Hotels Reviewed – Find Your Ideal Stay Easily
Looking to travel to Shetland? Want to know about Shetland Hotels? Here is my guide to 6 hotels that I have stayed in when visiting Shetland – each of them are quite different from each other. Shetland accommodation is always in demand so book early and certainly don’t travel without flights booked. Read on to… Read More »6 Shetland Hotels Reviewed – Find Your Ideal Stay Easily
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Sabiha Gokcen Airport Hotel Review – Helpful Things to Know
Are you looking to stay beside Sabiha Gokcen airport? Check out my review of the ISG Sabiha Gokcen Airport hotel – it’s a lovely hotel, with great rooms and just a short shuttle (free) ride to the airport. The Sabiha Gokcen Airport Hotel is an onsite hotel called the ISG Airport Hotel. I stayed for… Read More »Sabiha Gokcen Airport Hotel Review – Helpful Things to Know
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Baggage Allowance Easyjet – All You Need to Know
Do you want to know what baggage allowance Easyjet has? I’m a bit of an Easyjet geek because I fly with them quite a lot. Check out my post to find out what you are allowed to take, what you aren’t, what the sizes are, what sporting goods you can take and what you can’t… Read More »Baggage Allowance Easyjet – All You Need to Know
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Here Is How to Get To Budapest From The UK in 2026
Are you thinking of going to Budapest? Are you looking for how to get there from the UK? Read on for everything you need to know about getting to Budapest from the UK including; You can check flights to Budapest right here 👇 How to Get to Budapest – Direct Flights It is easy to… Read More »Here Is How to Get To Budapest From The UK in 2026
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I do not accept paid or promoted affiliate links.
I link to products and services I use or feel are genuinely useful to travellers.
If you do click any links you don’t pay any more and I earn a small commission which helps pay for this website.
Everything on this website has been written by me.
I do not use AI to create any content.
I do not accept guest posts, paid posts, sponsored links or any type of paid-for content on my website. Read more editorial policy page
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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