When I’m not at work or travelling I’m…
At the beach with my family - come rain/gale or shine.
My favourite band is…
The Smiths.
On my RTW trip I spent longer than expected in...
India.
When staying in a hotel room for more than one night do you a) Unpack your bags or b) live from your rucksack?
Live from my rucksack!
If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it would be and why?
Okinawa - the sub tropical islands of Japan - healthy climate/lifestyle/diet.
What was your first great travel experience?
Interrailling.
What are your top 3 places in the world?
Annapurna Sanctuary- Nepal; Komodo Island - Indonesia; Morro de Sao Paulo- Brazil.
What is your favourite hotel, why and where is it?
Annapurna Sanctuary Guest House - I forget the name of the basic shack, but the location at Annurpurna base camp in Nepal gives unrivalled views.
Which is your favourite beach, where is it and why?
Bwejuu in Zanzibar - the perfect mix of being unspoilt, yet still a vital resource for its inhabitants.
Where/what would you really like to visit?
Iran.
What is the weirdest thing you have eaten whilst abroad?
Breakfast in a Japanese onsen - you have a banquet of 20+ pots and plates served on a leg-cramping low table in your room, and practically nothing is recognisable.
What’s the best/worst thing you’ve eaten on your travels?
Best= the above breakfast - so much better than weetabix!
Where is the most depressing place you’ve found yourself?
Strikebound in Siliguri, one of India's least enticing transport hubs.
If you had just 24 hours in a big city which one would it be?
Rio - so I can make it up the Corcovado this time.
What’s the best party you have been to whilst travelling?
Goa in the mid 90's brings back happy memories.
What do you miss most from home whilst you are away?
Proper cheese!
