My story
My career in travel began over 25 years ago as a travel agent, and today I work as a commercial director at the heart of an industry I’ve never stopped loving. But my personal relationship with travel has quietly transformed over that time. What started as a bucket list to new lands and new cultures — gradually became something slower and more intentional. Somewhere along the way, I stopped rushing.
For my children (and for you)
Journey in Colour is my personal online travel writing space. I started writing to share my travel experiences with 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. I want them to understand that travel is about presence, not rushing around just for an Instagram photo. The world reveals itself differently when you slow down enough to notice.
But while I write 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.
Ways to engage with my work
- Travel stories – on this website you will find my finished travel articles
- Travel journal – between my travels, I share my travel thoughts and inspiration on Substack. Think of it as my digital journal of my trusted notebook, sharing what inspires me along the way.
- Instagram – follow my social journey to find my favourite photos from my travels
If you have any suggestions for my blog, please get in touch with me.
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 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 energizes 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 and wandering through the souks, tasting fragrant tagines. 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. For years, I took it for granted, too familiar to notice. I am enjoying rediscovering these areas following a slow life principle. I’ll be featuring more stories from London and the south east of England, proof that the slow travel philosophy works anywhere (especially) the places we already know.