After completing my university studies, I made the decision to embark on an adventure in Canada, indulging in the thrill of working during the vibrant ski season. Little did I know that this experience would ignite an insatiable wanderlust within me. As a year passed in the enchanting landscapes of the Canadian Rockies, I couldn’t bear the thought of returning home to the UK so hastily. And just like that, my passion for travel was born. For the subsequent two years, I embarked on a journey to all sorts of corners of the globe, eagerly soaking in the cultures and natural wonders each destination had to offer. Time has flown by, yet my passion for exploring this magnificent world remains undiminished.
My most memorable trip
Italy
My last trip to Italy was amazing, I'll never forget how many hidden gems I was able to experience.
On my bucket list
Slovenia
Three times I have tried to go there and all three times I have had to unfortunately cancel. Fourth time lucky?
See where I’ve travelled
Istanbul
"Becoming utterly enchanted with Istanbul, which quickly became my favourite city."
Explore destination
Atacama Desert
"Losing myself in the Milky Way during star-gazing in the Atacama Desert"
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My favourite trip
Isolated Iceland
I think this itinerary encompasses the 'best of' Iceland, such stunning locations - a truly fantastic trip.
My favourite hotel
Borgo Pignano
Borgo Pignano in Tuscany has everything, great service, great amenities, fabulous dining options, stunning views and an enviable location.
The guides Jacada chose for us made the trip so special. Our hotels were luxurious and the rooms spacious and were even better than we anticipated. The trip was completely stress free with pick ups at the airport and drivers for excursions.
My sister and I used Jacada to send our parents for their 40th anniversary to Iceland. The total investment for us was ~$20k USD. Key Takeaways - Jacada truly delivered on a complete white-glove experience for our parents. Everything from planning to food to experiences were of the highest standards. The investment was worth it. The Planning: Our consultants took…
Everything went perfectly on our trip! Thank you for all the preparation and help you provided, which resulted in a wonderful experience. We particularly want to thank your Sicily based colleague, who was always available for a daily check-in and helpful with last minute details, and our driver, who cheerfully got us all around and provided additional insight into Sicilian…
Andulsia April 2023 From the first contact to the last day the trip was smooth and seamless. Our Agent Dan our concierge Alice and our very knowledgable guides and hosts made the trip so very enjoyable. Everything Jacada had arranged for us was exactly the kind of thing we were interested in. The Alhambra, Ubada/Beaza, Cordoba, Ronda, Jerez and one…
My top tips
Book at least nine months in advance if you go to Europe in the Summer. It can get very busy and the beautiful boutique hotels can fill up quickly.
Try to do a city tour on the first day. You will be able to orientate yourself for your remaining days there.
Stay centrally located (walking distance to city centre) when in a large European city to avoid spending time heavy traffic in a taxi.
Go on a food tour with a local host wherever possible. You will learn about so much more than simply the food.