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What 10 things can you expect a cruise butler to do on-board a ship?

What 10 things can you expect a cruise ship butler to do? Thierry Fnu, Head Butler, MSC Preziosa tells me! One of the main questions I am asked about cruising is “What exactly does a butler on a cruise ship do”? In this article I…

Interview with Captain Bossi of MSC Cruises MSC Preziosa

My interview with Captain Bossi of MSC Cruises MSC Preziosa This article shares things I learnt about MSC Cruises, and their ship the MSC Preziosa, based on an interview I did with Captain Bossi while on the Maiden Voyage. If you prefer to listen than…

This Week In Travel: Tips for Travellers guest

I appeared as a guest on the “This Week in Travel” Google Hangout and Podcast show. This long running digital show hosted by Chris Christensen (Amateur Traveller) and Jen Leo (LA Times travel writer), invited me to be their guest. You can watch Gary Bembridge…

Travel Podcast 95: Northern Territory Australia

In episode 95 of the Tips for Travellers Podcast, I interview the Minister of Tourism for Northern Territory Australia and the CEO of Tourism NT. In the podcast they share their insights and tips about visiting the region, and why it is much more than…

Monkey Island Hotel. Bray, England. Good for weddings! Not to stay!

Monkey Island Hotel, Bray, England. Review and Video. Good for weddings. Not for staying? Monkey Island Hotel in Bray is on a small island on the Thames. You have to cross a footbridge to get there. The grounds are stunning. It is a popular venue…