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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Trip Reviews & Guides
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My Latest Blog Posts
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How To Get to Vienna – Check Out All The Options Here
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 – Check Out All The Options Here
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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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Here Is How to Get To Budapest From The UK
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
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Opera Residence Budapest Review – Great Location & Great Value
Are you looking for an apartment in Budapest? Here’s all you need to know about the Opera Residence Budapest. This apartment is in a great location, within easy reach of the Danube river and the downtown. I’ve included some information about what’s nearby plus a video review of the apartment. Read on to get all… Read More »Opera Residence Budapest Review – Great Location & Great Value
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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?… Read More »Is Budapest Safe? It’s Pretty Safe Most of the Time
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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
a person who is travelling or who often travels