About me

Life is one long journey of exciting travel opportunities. Raised on a farm in Rhodesia, Zimbabwe – before living in London for 5 years. Travel became a passion and exploring Africa became not only a job but a series of highlights in everyday life. Canoe safaris down the Zambezi River, tracking rhino or walking with the Bushmen in Botswana was just the beginning. The ‘JOB’ led me to riding elephants in India & silently watching tiger, sailing down the Brahmaputra & Ganges rivers, floating on the backwaters of Kerala, climbing Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls & learning to tango in Buenos Aires. Cruising from ports such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Cape Town, Sydney, staying up till dawn to see the sun rise on Caribbean Islands and escorting sports-mad clients on the World Cup Rugby cruise around New Zealand – floating up the Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia, as well as kayaking in Halong Bay …. the ever changing scenery and adventures never cease to thrill and amaze. So … to my friends, family and clients – I invite you to share the world with me. No special language required – simply bring a smile, pack a sense of humour and a dash of patience – your ticket will have ‘adventure’ printed on it .

Where I've Travelled

AFRICA – all my senses come alive in the solitude of endless horizons, wild animals and nature’s impossible beauty. Sharing this passion with clients is like experiencing the magic over and over again.

I have been in Uganda, where I trekked to find the Chimpanzees in the Kibali Forest before heading to the Bwindi impenetrable forest – trekking up the mountain to quietly sat with the Gorillas – a life time memory.

Followed in 2018 with 2 back to back small group escorted tours that I took to East Africa and where we were fortunate enough to witness some of the Great Migration.

Before the world got sick in 2020 I went on a Photographic safari to the CHOBE region in BOTSWANA –  everlasting memories.

River Cruises include :

• Hooghley and Ganges rivers on the  RV Ganges  departing out of Kolkata – an amazing experience into rural Bengal with a wonderful crew on board.
• The  Brahmatputra River from Majuli through Assam – stopping off to ride elephants into the Kaziranga national park to find the Greater One-Horned Indian Rhino before finishing in Guwahati just north of Bangladesh
•   Rhine River – Basel to Amsterdam – 7 days of beautiful scenery, history, gourmet food, wines, castles, fables and music.
•   Danube River –    Prague to Budapest – scenic old-country villages, medieval fortresses, churches, museums, concert halls and more
•  Mekong River  – Mekong Delta to Siem Reap (Cambodia) – villages, history , culture and smoky sunsets.
• Volga River – Moscow to St Petersburg – in spring the fields of flowers were simply beautiful – history / architecture, music and art were all stunning
• Zambezi River on a canoeing safari
• Irrawaddy River in Myanmar – sailing between Mandalay and Bagan

Services I Provide

• Working as a personal travel manager is exactly as it should be – PERSONAL – My clients have my undivided attention & share personal knowledge or experiences as we discuss their plans.

I’m dedicated to making their trip stress-free, the itinerary exciting, the experiences individual –  leaving my clients only to pack their cases and collect memories

Specialties:

ACCREDITED CRUISE MASTER

ESCORTED SMALL GROUPS

AFRICAN HOLIDAYS….SAFARIS….SMALL GROUP TOURS  &  PERSONALISED ITINERARIES

INDIA / BHUTAN ESCORTED TOURS & PERSONAL PLANNING

SOUTH AMERICAN TOURS & CRUISES

Part of my commitment to furthering and delivering best products and the best experience for my clients, I have acquired and achieved the following  :–

South African Tourism  – Certified South African specialist – 2020

AFTA –  NATIONAL TRAVEL INDUSTRY AWARDS – 2019
WINNER – BEST MOBILE TRAVEL ADVISER

AFTA –  NATIONAL TRAVEL INDUSTRY AWARDS – 2011
Nominated – Best Travel consultant – Retail

Australian Travel Awards – Best Travel Consultant – Runner Up –Africa –2011

Australian Travel Awards – Best Travel consultant – Winner – South America 2011

Australian Travel Awards – Best Travel Consultant Winner –Africa 2010
Australian Travel Awards – Best Travel Consultant Runner Up – Africa – 2009