Never one to hold myself back while researching articles that reveal what it’s really like to be there, I have found myself in the middle of a Middle Eastern war, near the WTC on Sept 11 2001 and flying in a police helicopter on a search and rescue mission.

I have dressed up as Sesame characters in Hong Kong, rescued falcons in China, climbed masts on a storm-caught square rigger, meditated in the Himalayas, volunteered on a Scottish commune and climbed volcanoes in Java.

That mysterious purple-robed astrologer on the Orient Express did warn me it was going to be like this…

Qualifications

• Diploma of Travel Writing and Photography
• Currently studying the Diploma in Professional Writing and Editing
• Certificate of Radio Writing & Presentation
• Certificate of Massage
• Counselling Certificate

Memberships

• The Australian Society Of Travel Writers
• The International Alliance of Travel Writers
• Responsible Tourism Network

Background

• Co-founder and Director of an outdoor adventure company
• Instructor in the adventure travel industry
• Tour guide leading five-star Australian coach tours
• Private practitioner in counselling, massage and group facilitation
• Massage Therapist in spas and luxury hotels
• Founder & Director of a wellbeing holiday company

Testimonials

‘Hi Phoenix, The Guide has just been printed and looks great. Thanks for all your help with the project. Much appreciated!’ M. Davis, Burnham House Publishing”

‘Just to let you know I really loved your story … it’s so well-written and really took me there. Excellent job.’ T. Ali, Feature Editor, Women’s Health

‘Just got a letter from a reader who said ‘… thank you so much for the article about Shiatsu – ‘it saved my husband’s life’ (he was suicidal because of his health and sadness). Now he’s getting more treatments and life is looking better. Wow!! What a letter!! Just wanted to let you know that you have made a HUGE lifesaving difference!!’ Olivia Richardson, (former) Australian Natural Health Editor”

We … had a copy of this issue of Bear Deluxe with your article circulating around the office about a month or two ago, and all that I spoke to about it agreed it’s a really well-written article that provides a great insight to the issue, particularly for people who aren’t immediately familiar with the issues you’re writing about. Great stuff.’ Liam White, The Wilderness Society Inc.