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I often get asked what my favourite — and least favourite — countries are to run tours in. My answers usually shock people. So here are my top three and bottom three, based purely on what it’s like working as a tour guide. I’m judging these destinations on organisation, safety, logistics, and how easy (or difficult) they make my job — not just how beautiful they are as holiday spots. Let’s start positive. 1. United Kingdom Yes, I know this sounds biased — but hear me out. I’m

The Question I Always Get Asked I often get asked who, in my humble opinion, has the worst tourists, and 9/10 times people expect me to say Americans. Well, I honestly don’t think they are, and I would go out of my way to say that most of the time they are quite easy-going. I have never had an American hit me, throw up on me, or bite me — yes, that is a true story, and I want to touch on that trauma another day. Where the Stereotype Comes From I think where this stereotype co

When most people think of the Maldives, they picture rich celebrities, honeymooners, and overwater villas that cost more per night than most people’s monthly rent.Because of that, they assume the Maldives isn’t for them. That couldn’t be further from the truth. By the end of this, I hope you’ll look at the Maldives differently — and maybe even consider skipping Italy for these extraordinary islands. Isn't the Maldives just a honeymoon spot? For most people, the image of the M

If you can't get past these simple questions. Now, before I get sued for everything I own, let me say this first: I love the idea of a coach trip. And yes, there is  a difference between a bus and a coach. I genuinely think it’s one of the best ways to tick off multiple countries in a single trip, without completely destroying your bank account. It’s affordable, efficient, and leaves a relatively small carbon footprint compared to other ways of travelling. That said, after th

It all started after spending seven weeks travelling around East Africa. I began in Tanzania, travelling through the Serengeti, then flew to Egypt, on to Rwanda and Uganda where I saw gorillas in the wild, before hopping over to Kenya to see even more incredible animals. Finally, I flew into Zanzibar, just off the coast of Tanzania, hoping for a relaxing break before heading to Sri Lanka for a short reset before filming again. Tanzania had been my favourite country on the eas