My favourite thing about travelling is the way it forces a change in perspective. Whether it's cultural or simply scenic, I feel a shift in focus. This leads to discovery and, sometimes, new adventures.

The more I travel the more I understand that, beneath the fascinating but ultimately superficial differences, we share a great deal in common with each other. The deep interconnectedness becomes clearer.

Enjoying beautiful landscapes and architecture. Eating delicious food. Learning something new and important. Connecting with warm and insightful people and listening to their stories. And having the luxury of just enough tranquility to properly relax.

Thailand will always have a special place in my heart. Once you get away from the cities and the tourist traps, you find yourself surrounded by jaw-dropping beauty. The food is like nothing else in the world. And the people are so friendly.

There is always more to explore in Europe - it's so rich and varied in experiences - but Australia is somewhere I have never visited and often wondered about.

The first time I ate Laos street food by a busy main road in Bangkok I had no idea what to expect. I had flown in only a few hours earlier. I crouched on a tiny plastic stool and tried to ignore the wildlife scuttling around my feet. The dangerously spicy soup was prepared in front of me in a small cauldron. It tasted like a firework display going off inside my mouth. Passers-by laughed at my glowing red face as my sweat mingled with tears of pain and pleasure.

I always take my iPhone. It's indispensable. The number of devices it replaces that I once had to carry with me is insane.

Don't try to pack too much in to your plan. Allow yourself some space to explore and be delightfully surprised.

It depends on the season because I absolutely love to ski. But if there isn't plenty of snow then, like a cat, I will always head for the warmest places.

I love flying because it gets me where I want go fastest (and also because I still can't quite make myself believe we really can!) but I do appreciate the old-world charm of travelling by train when I have the time.

I try to plan ahead but I remind myself that the unexpected often happens. I try to keep a sense of proportion and not let little annoyances ruin my fun. I always make sure I take my credit card and include a little extra in my budget for emergencies.

I think that, if you're very fortunate, the cuisine can itself be an adventure. It can help you explore the history of a place. It can even help you relax!

I work with technology. I like solving problems and I like improving user-experiences. Working in the travel industry provides me with ample opportunities to exercise my brain productively.

I have never surfed. I would probably be rubbish at it but it would be fun to try!