Real Trips. Honest Advice. Genuine Expertise
With over 37 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.
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
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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
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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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Where To Stay in Inverness – My Hotels in Inverness Guide
Looking for a local’s guide to hotels in Inverness? I’ve lived in the Highlands for over 20 years and I’ve stayed at (or visited) most of the hotels on this list. To make this easy to scan, I’ve added a quick comparison table first so you can shortlist 2–3 hotels in under a minute. Then… Read More »Where To Stay in Inverness – My Hotels in Inverness Guide
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Yotelair Gatwick Review – Great for Layovers
Gatwick Airport YotelAir Gatwick – What I Loved Super convenient as right in the terminal building. Ideal for layovers. Beds super comfy and showers great too. YotelAirGatwick Professional Traveller Review ???? I’ve used YotelAir for long layovers a number of times. Being able to sleep and shower after a long haul flight really helped with… Read More »Yotelair Gatwick Review – Great for Layovers
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Priority Pass Membership: A Calmer, More Comfortable Airport Experience
Airport travel doesn’t have to mean crowded gates, overpriced food, and uncomfortable seating. Priority Pass membership gives you access to airport lounges worldwide, offering quieter spaces with complimentary food, drinks, Wi-Fi, and comfortable seating regardless of the airline you are flying with or the class of ticket you have. My guide focuses specifically on Priority… Read More »Priority Pass Membership: A Calmer, More Comfortable Airport Experience
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Where to Stay in Shetland – Find Your Ideal Stay Here
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 »Where to Stay in Shetland – Find Your Ideal Stay Here
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Here Are The Gatwick Airport Facilities For Passengers
Flying through Gatwick Airport? Overnighting? Got a long layover? Check out my handy guide to Gatwick Airport facilities so you know what’s available for your visit. Gatwick Airport Facilities Gatwick Airport Services Gatwick Airport Facilities – Onsite Hotels Nothing makes catching a flight that requires an overnight stay easier than staying at the airport itself.… Read More »Here Are The Gatwick Airport Facilities For Passengers
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Days Inn Lockerbie Review and Helpful Tips for Your Stay
Looking for a hotel on the M74 near Lockerbie? This is a great dog-friendly option that is good value too. The Days Inn Lockerbie is at Junction 16 of the M74.There is free parking at the front of the hotel and a lovely duck pond and green area to the rear. The hotel is right… Read More »Days Inn Lockerbie Review and Helpful Tips for Your Stay
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Ginger Sweets – Simple and Effective Relief for Travel Sickness
These ginger sweets are the best I have found – effective without being overpowering. Some of the ones I tried were so strong they actually made me feel sick! They are ideal for managing low-level travel sickness symptoms with no side effects. Links You Might Find Helpful:Buy Direct on AmazonTry These Ginger Tablets for More… Read More »Ginger Sweets – Simple and Effective Relief for Travel Sickness
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Best Inverness Hotels Near the Train Station
Travelling to Inverness by train and want a hotel that’s easy to reach on foot? This guide covers the best Inverness hotels near the train station, so you can unpack, relax and start exploring without worrying about transport or long walks. I’ve stayed at (or visited) all of these, and have included a quick comparison… Read More »Best Inverness Hotels Near the Train Station
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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.
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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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