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
• Masseur in spas and luxury hotels