I’ve always loved travelling and was lucky enough to grow up with some memorable family holidays, which gave me an early appetite for seeing more of the world.
As soon as I had the chance, I moved to Australia and spent a year working at a school, using every holiday as an excuse to explore the region. After a ski season in Europe, I realised the travel bug still hadn’t gone anywhere, so I returned for another year, followed by six months in New Zealand.
From there, life became a mix of winters in the Swiss Alps and summers exploring Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Sri Lanka.
Now I’m living in the UK, but I’m still as curious as ever and always thinking about where I might go next.
My most memorable trip
Fiji
My most memorable trip was island hopping around Fiji. I spent weeks moving between tiny islands, exploring some of the most pristine beaches I’ve ever seen, staying with local families and enjoying incredible home-cooked food along the way.
Best destination for families
Thailand
I think the best place for families has to be Thailand. It’s a great learning experience for children, giving them the chance to immerse themselves in different cultures and ways of life. There are so many memorable activities to enjoy together, including tuk tuk street food tours, cooking classes and spending time on the beaches and islands.
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New Zealand
"Celebrating my birthday in New Zealand with mountain biking, surfing and skiing, all in one day"
Cambodia
"Exploring Cambodia’s lesser-known temples, such as Angkor Thom. Being practically the only people there made the experience feel both incredible and slightly eerie."
Great Barrier Reef
"Testing my nerves by jumping out of a plane at 15,000ft. It was an unforgettable experience, with views over the Great Barrier Reef unlike anything I’d seen before."
Sri Lanka
"Hiking Little Adam’s Peak in Ella, climbing through tea plantations to its 1,141-metre summit for panoramic views across the surrounding hills and Ella Gap"
My favourite trip
Sydney, Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef
My favourite trip has to be Sydney, Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef. I love how much variety it packs into one journey, combining one of the world’s great cities with intimate experiences. Think dining under the stars with Uluru as a backdrop, pristine beaches and extraordinary marine wildlife.
My favourite hotel
Shinta Mani Wild
My favourite hotel is Shinta Mani Wild in Cambodia. Any hotel you can arrive at by zipline is a yes from me! I love how completely immersed in the rainforest you feel sleeping in one of the 15 luxury tents set along the river. I explored the surroundings by kayak while spotting wildlife, and experienced sundowners beside the waterfalls, surrounded by the sounds of the forest.
My top tips
If you visit Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, spend an extra night and venture further out to Lan Ha Bay. This bay feels wonderfully secluded, with dramatic limestone karsts and calm waters that feel almost entirely your own.
In Sydney, venture further out of the city into the Eastern Suburbs to Rose Bay or Watsons Bay for one of the best views of Sydney Harbour
In New Zealand, take a helicopter to visit Milford Sound. You will have the most amazing birds eye view giving you a perspective not many will get to see
Step away from the usual tourist trail. Some of the most memorable experiences happen when you explore a little further.
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