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The Travel Elixir

I craft immersive travel experiences that enrich, connect and inspire.

The Travel Elixir is for travellers who love the finer things, but value authenticity just as much as luxury.

31/05/2026

Easing into winter at home 🏡

~ Watching the win another game 🏆
~ Bimonthly dinner with friends
~ Winter beach walks and first whales of the season 🐋

margaritas🍹

18/04/2026

Watching David Attenborough in “A Gorilla Story” on last night brought back all the memories of my trek to find the Igisha family in Rwanda in November 2022.

David’s words ring true 🎙️“There is more meaning and mutual understanding in exchanging a glance with a gorilla than with any other animal I know.”

This is travel that changes you and the way you interact with the world & truly one of the greatest privileges money can buy.

Africa is without doubt one of the places I love planning trips to. It’s the one continent I will return to again and again~ three times and counting.

Trekking with gorillas is often a bucket list experience for my clients and needs to be planned ideally 12-18 months in advance.

If you’ve watched the Netflix documentary and are feeling the pull to do this, get in touch and I’ll guide you through all the logistics to turn this dream into a reality.

The most heartfelt thanks to and for this incredible experience.

Stay tuned for much more Africa content and advice on how to plan a safari that exceeds expectations.

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Africa Travel Expert, Gorilla Trekking, Rwanda, Uganda, Safari

10/04/2026

Hot take: flying via the Middle East isn’t your only option to reach Europe ✈️

It’s just become the default.

With some creative thinking and the guidance of a trusted travel advisor you can reach Europe without disruption and be sipping your spritz for European summer 🍹

15/03/2026

Wholesome weekend at home with 🏡

Seeing at in Lake Macquarie yesterday, followed up with homemade sausage rolls and a win by the Newcastle Knights over Manly 👏🏼

Great start to 2026 so far…the best is yet to come 🫶🏼

01/03/2026

Closed out February with a night of absolute joy alongside my love , my brother and my niece 🌈

brought a killer show to Sydney last night with close to two hours of high energy entertainment! This was one of ’s favourite bands and their music has been instrumental in helping me come to terms with losing my favourite person 4 years ago this year.

And of course, Matt sent a rainbow to let me know he was there in spirit 🕊️

Proud to be celebrating your zest for life each and every day 💫

17/02/2026

Supremely grateful to have had the opportunity to further my spiritual studies in India 🇮🇳

Things are shifting and I feel that I’ll be a lot more intentional in all areas of my life after this experience.

Travel is a privilege and I firmly believe in the evolution of my business as a bridge to championing more ethical, connected and immersive travel experiences.

Travel is no longer just about what we can take from the experience; as responsible travellers we need to be asking what can we do to leave the places we visit better than when we arrived.

I’m feeling a pull towards less noise and much more intention. The best is yet to come 💫🙏

31/12/2025

Closing out 2025 at home with my love 🎆

Another year of epic adventures ticking off the Cook Islands, Adelaide, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka and the most incredible five weeks exploring Peru, Colombia & Ecuador.

I’ve also planned some epic trips for special clients to Antarctica, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Sicily, Northern Lights, Bhutan, Thailand & Sri Lanka.

Grateful for so much 🙏🫶🏼💕

#2025

21/11/2025

Wow! Cruising the Galapagos is an entirely different experience 🥹

Yesterday we jumped on board with the .explorer expedition team and the past 24 hours has more than delivered.

We have kayaked with inquisitive sea lions, journeyed through mangroves aboard dinghy’s to see turtles making the next generation, observed flamingos in the wild 🦩 and watched a baby sea lion and its mumma bond on the shore (the baby still had its umbilical cord attached 🥰)

This is one of the newest luxury catamarans in the Galapagos, built and designed in Ecuador. The entire team is so hospitable and the food has been exceptional so far.

As someone who loves Africa, this is a safari by sea and cruising through the Galapagos is the best way to experience the destination.

15/11/2025

Forget everything you’ve heard about Colombia 🇨🇴 💃🌺

Colombia’s story is one of diversity and resilience and my 10 days touring here has been truly culturally immersive. From the moment I reached out to Brian from and started planning this trip, I knew we were in for something special.

The last 10 days has been filled with colour, history, incredible food & some of the most passionate & talented guides I’ve met in all my travels.

I’ll share much more about our experience, but for now here’s a snapshot of my favourite moments.

Colombia works really nicely as a three country loop with Peru and Ecuador where we are headed next.

Thank you to Brian and the whole team for crafting one of my favourite trips ever!

14/11/2025

Our final day hiking with was an optional hike into the Sun Gate along the KM104 trail. While the total kms seemed achievable, the altitude & humidity made this one of my most challenging days.

became my cheerleader and bag carrier (once I stopped being stubborn 😉) & was instrumental in helping me make it to the finish line.

More than once I found myself thinking I wish I took the train 🚂 but then I wouldn’t have discovered just how much I can achieve, nor been shocked by a proposal I wasn’t expecting 😂🫶🏼

Heading back into Machu Picchu the next day we encountered rain & mist, which was actually really magical. There is a reason why this is one of the Wonders of the World.

One of the most memorable travel experiences of my life ⛰️🫶🏼🥹

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