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 all over the world. Now I help people to plan and book their own trips, through my trip reports or as an independent travel agent.
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Get insider travel tips from a former Tour Director who’s guided 10,500+ travellers through 40+ countries
No AI content – just real experiences from real trips
Independent reviews – no paid for reviews or content
Genuine recommendations – I only recommend things I use and know myself
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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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Cairn Hotel Bathgate Review and Helpful Things to Know
Planning on staying at Bathgate? You might have seen the Cairn Hotel Bathgate? Check out this review based on a one night stay to decide if it’s the right hotel for you! 1. Cairn Hotel Bathgate Address The address of the hotel is; Blackburn Road, Bathgate, EH48 2EL Cairn Hotel Bathgate 2. Phone Number The… Read More »Cairn Hotel Bathgate Review and Helpful Things to Know
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Is Baku Safe? You Need to Check Before Travelling
Wondering if it is safe to travel to Baku? Read on for my tips based on my solo female travel experience 👇 Is Baku Safe? I have traveled to Baku as a solo female traveler, and I felt safe all the time I was there. I stayed outside the city center in a residential area.… Read More »Is Baku Safe? You Need to Check Before Travelling
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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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Ginger Tablets for Motion Sickness – Very Effective Relief
I’ve suffered with motion sickness all my life. Having tried every tablet and potion out there I’ve found that ginger tablets are really effective at preventing motion sickness. They don’t have any side effects like travel sickness tablets. These ginger tablets for motion sickness are always in my travel kit. Links You Might Find Helpful:Buy… Read More »Ginger Tablets for Motion Sickness – Very Effective Relief
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How To Get Priority Pass For Free? Find Out Here
Do you want to find out how to get Priority Pass for free so you can enjoy using an airport lounge? In this article I share the most effective ways to get your hands on a Priority Pass without paying a single penny: With these strategies, you can enjoy the benefits of Priority Pass for… Read More »How To Get Priority Pass For Free? Find Out Here
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Flight Booking Hacks: Save Big on Flights | Expert Tips
Finding a cheap flight is a great way to start planning your next adventure. It’s how I start planning all my trips. Check out these flight booking hacks where you will learn how to use new search techniques and plan trips. Read on now to learn how to smash your flight budget and get some… Read More »Flight Booking Hacks: Save Big on Flights | Expert Tips
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Is The Algarve Worth Going To? Yes! Here’s How & When
Ever wondered ‘Is the Algarve Worth Going To?’ – well read on. I’ve been to the Algarve a number of times, with groups as a Tour Manager and on my own holidays. Check out why you should put this destination on your to-do list and when to go. Is The Algarve Worth Going To? The… Read More »Is The Algarve Worth Going To? Yes! Here’s How & When
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How to Get to Riga from the UK – By Air, Train or Bus
Are you thinking of going to Riga? Wondering how to get to Riga from the UK? Here are the details of how to get there from the UK either by flying, going by train or by bus. Read on for all you need to know or start searching for flights right here 👇 You can… Read More »How to Get to Riga from the UK – By Air, Train or Bus
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How to Get to Baku From the UK – Find Out Here
If you are wondering how to get to Baku from the UK then read on to find your options for flights. Land connections are not so easy due to the war in Ukraine and the war on the Western side of Azerbaijan. Please check the Foreign Office travel advice before travelling to Azerbaijan Read on… Read More »How to Get to Baku From the UK – Find Out Here
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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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