Meet the team

I never had a neatly packaged career plan when I finished high school. My ambitions darted from nursing to law to teaching, but instead of picking a lane, I did what any decisively indecisive teenager would do—I booked a one-way ticket to the UK. Two years of nannying and spontaneous European adventures later, I unknowingly collected the two ingredients that would become the foundation of Traversing Travel: a love for children and an insatiable passion for travel.

Fast forward 30 years, and here I am, the architect behind bespoke journeys that stretch far beyond family vacations. While I did carve out a niche for families eager to explore the world without sacrificing luxury or authenticity, my expertise doesn’t stop there. Whether it’s crafting dreamy honeymoons, orchestrating seamless group getaways, curating romantic escapes for couples, or planning adventures with friends, I thrive on creating personalized, enriching experiences tailored to every traveler’s unique rhythm.

My vision for Traversing Travel has always been clear: to design journeys that aren’t just trips, but transformative experiences. Trips that linger long after the suitcase is unpacked, woven into the fabric of your favorite stories.

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I share my home (and occasionally my lap) with two spirited Yorkshire Terriers, Burt and Daisy. The hardest part about traveling? Saying goodbye to their adorable faces. Luckily, they have a fan club of aunts and uncles eager to babysit. I have an inexplicable love for VW Beetles and vans, especially the sunny yellow ones that feel like a road trip waiting to happen. On safari, wild dogs steal the show for me, though I have a soft spot for underappreciated characters like hyenas and baboons. After all, every adventure needs its unsung heroes.

A two-week boat journey from England to South Africa was my first real travel experience,  at the age of 4.  It kindled a lifelong love of travel in me.

For 25 years, I have been a travel professional first in South Africa, then in  England and since 2010 in North America.  

I learnt the ropes of the industry selling package holidays,  before progressing to corporate travel for the entertainment industry.  But by far, the best chapter of my travel career has been using my deep knowledge of Africa, to create memorable bespoke travel experiences.

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When I am not organizing amazing travel experiences for clients or checking out new destinations, I am a wife to an amazing husband.  I believe in having as many varied and enjoyable experiences as possible.  Along the way, I qualified as a dog trainer, ran puppy classes and I stay active by doing weight training, yoga, hiking, skiing and kayaking whenever possible.  I will try almost anything legal at least once.  I even tried Morris dancing!

Born and raised in Cape Town, my love for travel, wildlife, and photography has taken me far beyond the mountain-lined horizons of home. From bustling city streets to remote safari trails, I’m always chasing the next great adventure—camera in hand, curiosity in overdrive. While my background is in IT (yes, I’m the guy making sure all things tech run smoothly at Traversing Travel), my true passion lies in curating unforgettable journeys to some of my favorite corners of the world.

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I’m an outdoor enthusiast to my core—whether it’s running, cycling, hiking, or anything that gets me moving under an open sky. Whenever I travel, I’m that person squeezing in an early morning trail run, renting a bike to explore hidden paths, or scouting out the perfect spot for a sunset hike. My ultimate wildlife experience? A walking safari. There’s nothing quite like the heart-pounding thrill of encountering lions, cheetahs, or elephants on foot, where every sound and scent connects you to the wild in the most exhilarating way.

And then there’s food—because what’s travel without indulging in local flavors? I’m passionate about discovering new culinary experiences, whether it’s savoring street food in a bustling market, dining under the stars in the middle of the bush, or tasting dishes I can’t pronounce but will never forget. For me, food isn’t just fuel; it’s a gateway to understanding a place’s culture, history, and soul.

Adventure, wildlife, great food, and the thrill of the unknown—that’s my kind of journey. And I love helping others find theirs, too.

Meet Travis—the youngest member of the Traversing Travel crew and, arguably, the most important. Born in Cape Town but raised in Toronto and Victoria, he sports a Canadian accent sprinkled with South African slang (a combo as unique as he is). From the time he could crawl, Travis has been racking up passport stamps across the globe, with plenty of safaris under his belt, plus adventures in South Africa, Mauritius, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Morocco, Ecuador, Canada, America, Bahamas, England and Egypt. South-East Asia and Japan are next on his bucket-list!

For Travis, it’s not a real vacation unless there’s an airplane involved. We may have set the bar a little too high with his early travels because now it’s an annual rite of passage to return to the continent of his birth—no pressure, right?

Travis takes his role seriously, testing out kids’ clubs, activities, and dining options with brutal honesty. If there’s one thing parents don’t want to hear after months of planning a dream trip, it’s “This is so boring.” Thanks to Travis’s expert feedback, we can confidently steer clear of that nightmare.

Now 12, Travis continues to be our in-house kid-experience guru, and we’re excited to see how his insights evolve as he heads into his teenage years—no doubt with even more opinions to share.