The beginning
I started my career in the travel industry as a travel agent over 25 years ago. I remember those early days as if they were yesterday, filled with a passion for travel and an eagerness to plan holidays that delighted our customers. Today, I work full-time as a commercial director in the heart of the travel industry. Journey in Colour is my personal online travel journal.
Travel has always been more than just a career for me; it’s been a lifelong passion and a constant source of inspiration. The early days were filled with excitement about travelling to new lands, but over time, my travels took on a deeper, more personal meaning. They became a way to immerse myself in creativity, to write about the culture and the beauty that shapes every destination.
For my children
Journey in Colour started as a personal travel journal for my children. I have always shared travel photos on my social accounts, but as I have got older, I found a greater desire to leave a legacy of travel memoirs for my children to follow. I want to distil my experiences through travel stories, sharing literary footsteps through vibrant cities and quiet landscapes.
Although, the website is written for my family, it is here for anyone who stumbles across it. If my words spark curiosity, a love of exploration, or simply a moment to pause and appreciate beauty, then I will consider that a gift.
Working in the travel industry, I am surrounded by passionate experts who share insights and hidden gems. The recommendations I receive from colleagues and tourist board partners often shape my adventures, and I hope that some of them inspire your own.
My favourite destinations
The South of France has always felt like a second home to me—I return year after year, drawn to its effortless charm and creative spirit. Saint Paul de Vence, in particular, holds a special place in my heart. Perched on a hilltop near Nice, its cobbled streets wind past galleries filled with artistic treasures. On one of my strolls, I stumbled upon a mesmerizing sculpture – a diver with outstretched arms by Venancio titled Le Plongeur. It was positioned with a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape, including the valleys and sea in the distance. The diving pose creates a sense of movement and freedom. When I last travelled to the area it had been bought by a hotel in Nice. But I feel it’s original place was much more suited to the sculpture.
Barcelona never fails to inspire me. Antoni Gaudí’s architecture is unlike anything else in the world – a fusion of imagination, nature, and bold innovation. His vision defies convention, and to this day, nothing has left as profound an impression on me as his work. I doubt I’ll ever encounter another architect who captures my imagination the way Gaudí does, but searching for that feeling keeps me exploring. One of my favourites is Casa Batlló, a masterpiece of movement and colour that feels almost alive. I also feel this region has the best food in the world! If you are a foodie, read my blog, Exploring Catalonia and its gastronomy.
Marrakesh is the city that energises me. The colours, the intricate beauty of its culture – it’s a city that invites you to soak in its magic. I love staying in traditional riads, hidden gems filled with handcrafted details that tell the story of Morocco’s rich heritage. Wandering through the souks, tasting fragrant tagines, and embracing the rhythm of Marrakesh life. If Marrakesh is calling to you, I’ve written about its most beautiful riads, it’s art and architecture, and a special insider tip—the best restaurant in all of Africa.
And then there’s London. I’m lucky to live just on its outskirts, in one of the cultural capitals of the world. It’s a city of constant reinvention, a place where art, history, and creativity collide in every neighbourhood. As I continue sharing my travels, I’ll be featuring more stories from London and the south east of England.
More about the author
My website contains my travel stories, but on my Substack publication, I share my travel musings and travel snaps of my journeys in-between. Read my travel thoughts on the website. Or, follow my social journey on Instagram.
If you have any suggestions for my blog, please get in touch with me.