We are joined by Charlie - a Personal Travel Expert at Jules Verne.

He talks about his childhood travel memories, how he plans his own trips now and his recent experience of the Baltic Capitals in very unseasonal weather.

During our conversation, we touched on group travel vs independent travel, the free-spirited vibe of Central America and how it compares to the Far East. And we heard about Charlie's ideal travel companions.

For more information on the destinations we discussed:

Baltic Capitals https://www.vjv.com/europe-tours/lithuania/baltic-capitals/

Central America https://www.vjv.com/the-americas-tours/

The Far East https://www.vjv.com/asia-pacific-tours/

We are joined by Sara, a Personal Travel Expert at Jules Verne, putting together holidays for our customers.

She talks about growing up in Canada, visiting Uganda and her recent trip to Jordan - floating in the Dead Sea, the incredible landscapes of Wadi Rum, and visiting Petra and the breathtaking walk into it.

We also discuss the benefits of solo travel, making friends while travelling, and the benefits of being present in the moment.

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Explore Jordan

Experience Uganda

Discover Sri Lanka

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We are joined by Pippa, Product Manager at Jules Verne, putting together tour itineraries.

She talks about how she became inspired to work in travel, her advice on planning a holiday and her favourite travel memories. We discuss the reasons why she never gets bored exploring India, with the varied culture and diversity, national parks, and warm family stays.

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Explore India

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We are joined by Richard, Jules Vernes' Head of Marketing.

During our conversation, he shares his intriguing travel experiences and the unconventional way he moved to Plymouth as a baby.

Living in Montserrat and working on a conservation project with his wife, trekking in the forest and searching for frogs at night.

We also talk about his ideal travel companions and his bucket list adventures.

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We are joined by Pippa, who works as a Jules Verne Tour Manager. She explains the crucial role of a tour manager and the importance of working with local guides, making sure clients have the best holiday. We also delve into her travel experiences around the world, discussing her favourite countries and those still on her bucket list.

Peru

Egypt

Uzbekistan

Japan

Pakistan

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

We are joined by Laura from our sister company, Journey Latin America. She talks about her travel experiences, the unconventional way she travelled to Latin America as a child, and the things we cannot travel without. We also talk about working as a guide and some of the strange requests she's received, including a group who wanted to see highland cows.

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Discover Portugal

Visit Brazil

Experience Peru

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We are joined by Penny from Robin Pope Safaris.

She talks passionately about her love of Africa and how she discovered the joys of Zambia while at University, the knowledge and personable guides, seeing zebras in Zambia, the surprising animals her children were fascinated by on safari, and the amazing conservation work being done in Malawi.

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Experience Zambia and Malawi on the Robin Pope Safaris Tour

We are joined by Nicole, manager of Kuoni in Bluewater, our sister company. She talks about how travel is in her blood and being taken on adventures as soon as she could walk, European coach tours and her unforgettable trip to Peru with a comedy luggage mishap. We also talk about the outstanding guides used by Kuoni and Jules Verne - including her fondness for a particular tour guide in Sri Lanka.

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Tours to Europe

Explore Romania

Visit the Rhine Valley

Discover Peru

Wake up in the Masai Mara

Experience Sri Lanka