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 Activity travel expert


Archaeology Expert - Andrew Appleyard - Fully Qualified archaeologist and spent many seasons excavating in the Middle East. Love Trekking Kilimanjaro 6 times. Everest base Camp one of my all time favourites. Ask Andrew all your questions about Archaeology trips here
Biking Expert - Mike Brcic - owner of Sacred Rides Mountain Bike Holidays, North America's leading mountain bike adventure operator, and one of the 2009 "Best Adventure Companies on Earth" . Ask Mike your biking questions here
Climbing Expert - I'm Kaushal, an outdoor / climbing guide in the Himalayas. I love everything about it - the vast open spaces I live in, the peaks, the people and the opportunities it gives me as a climber and as a human being. Ask Kaushal your climbing questions here
Traveling with disabilities - Craig Grimes - I'm a paraplegic and full-time wheelchair user, I'm an avid traveler and like to get off the beaten track which is sometimes hard as a person with a disability. I'm also a travel consultant sharing my experiences and giving advice. Ask Craig your travel questions here
Eco Tourism - Holly & Nick - We are currently circumnavigating the world without flying, using as many modes of transport as possible. Having left London in September 2008 we are now enjoying 18 months of taking it slow see our blog. Ask your Holly and Nick responsible travel questions here
Eco Travel Expert - Sonya- I'm an avid green blogger/writer specializing in green travel and living topics. I write TravelingTheGreenWay.com about green travel news, information and inspiration. Please share your green travel experience and ask your questions here
Family Travel Expert - Rachel - Travelled independently for years pre-kids, and we've now dragged them along with us ever since, from 4 months old to Sabah, Ecuador and the Galapagos and Tanzania They're never too young to get on the road. Ask Rachel your questions here
Family Travel Expert - Nadine - I once spent the day sitting on the very edge of Victoria Falls, and that wasn't a bad day at all... I've travelled extensively in Europe and Africa as well as in North America, Canada, Asia, Scandinavia and the Middle East. Ask Nadine your questions here
Festival expert - Jeremy Levitsky - After working for the environmental and community conservation organisation Global Vision International, I moved back to Brighton (home of my student days) and am now working for responsibletravel.com as their newest member Get answers to your questions from Jeremy about Festivals
Solo Female Travel Expert - Kimberly Spanjol - “I live in New York City but leave as often as I can. I am a dedicated traveller and a passionate animal lover. I have travelled extensively throughout North and South America, Asia, The Middle East, and East Africa. Ask Kimberly your questions about Going Solo
Food & Drink expert - I'm currently travel editor of Waitrose Kitchen magazine, which means that from time to time I get to combine my loves of travelling and eating. And drinking, of course. Get answers to your questions about Food and Drink
Hiking expert - Urpo Heikkinen - I like active holidays, especially hiking and cross country skiing. Have been to many countries but my homecountry Finland still beeing the favorite. Ask Urpo your questions about Hiking here
Horse Riding Expert - Kate Moore - I'm lucky enough to live and breathe travel working for responsibletravel.com, which also means i have a new dream holiday every day - at the moment its an African horse safari - but I'd still be very happy hanging out by the seaside in a proper English pub with a Sunday Roast. Ask Kate your questions here
Photography Expert - Amanda Booth - I also love any beach and the snow... I have a passion for good food.The best meal I ever had was a lobster caught and cooked on a boat in Cuba...I love to scare myself in the sea...be it on a board or on reefs diving and i would love to learn to sail. Ask Amanda your photography questions here
Rebellious Tourist I’m a travel revolutionary & recruiting! The year-on-year formula of one sun lounger, two books, three bikinis and too many margaritas left me cold. I want to rally other travellers to reconnect with their destinations, and start really enjoying their holidays. Read of my Manifesto here
Safari Expert - Robert Black - I Have a love of travel! Keep an open mind and love to try new experiences and meet new people. The sounds and smells not just the sights of a new place can make you feel a million miles away and it's that as well as my passion for photography that inspire me to visit new countries. Ask Robert all about Safari's here
Solo travel Expert - Katie Monk -I love to travel, and have travelled solo since I was 16, reckoning it to be the best way of meeting people and having the most adventures. Travelling alone can be both exhausting and daunting, on the flip side, you can please yourself. Ask Katie all about going it alone here
Volunteering Expert - Jerrine - I've just come back from spending a month doing Marine conservation work through Coral Cay Conservation, a volunteering company that focus on Marine conservation around the world. Ask Jerrine all about volunteer travel here
Volunteering expert - Claire McCarroll- When I travel I love to really get under the skin of a place, and I have always found that the best way to do that is either to volunteer with the communities you are visiting, or by travelling around the country using local busses and homestays. Ask Claire your questions about Volunteering here

 Country travel expert


Angola Expert - Paul -To many people, Angola consists just of Luanda or the war which ravaged our country Today however, it is probably one of the safest African countries to travel around in, albeit retaining more than a few challenging road conditions. Ask Paul your questions about Angola here
Argentina Expert - Elvira Museri - I love travelling around the world and learning about new cultures. My dream was to visit Southeast Asia and after postponing that trip twice I managed to do it during 2008, a 3-months trip that I loved. Ask Elvira your questions about Argentina here
Australia Expert - Fleur Burrows - I have worked in the travel industry for about 15 years and to be honest, most of my grown up travels have been work related. I grew up travelling with my parents and we lived in different parts of Africa through a lot of my childhood. Ask Fleur your questions about Australia here
Barbados expert - Pamela Edmondson-lyne- Fun loving loves to travel and eat out, always on the beach, with friends over here in Barbados,waiting to go to South America and sailing round the islands with that special someone soon I hope. Get answers to your questions about Barbados here
Guatemala, Belize and Honduras Expert - Becky Harris- I started working life as a mechanical engineer then went travelling and ended up volunteering and working for Save The Children in Columbia and Peru I am a Brit and now based in Guatemala. Ask Becky your questions about Guatemala and Belize here
Borneo expert - Jen Edmondson - Having worked in the travel industry for around 15 years, I have been lucky enough to have travelled to some fantastic places around the world. I've just returned from 2 weeks in Borneo, as part of my job at 'Odyssey World. Ask Jen your questions about Borneo here
Cambodia Expert - Christopher Gow - I run a small, specialist travel consultancy focusing on responsible travel in South East Asia. I started my SE Asia Odyssey in 1988 with a 5 year travel through the region before starting the company and have lived in Cambodia since 2002. Ask Christopher all about Cambodia here
Caribbean Expert - Diana McIntyre-Pike - I am a very determined and passionate person who loves to meet people from all over the world. I have dedicated most of my life to the development of community tourism in Jamaica and the Caribbean. Ask Diana all about the Caribbean here .
Crete expert - Marcos Mourtzanakis – “Very much happy to meet new faces, to converse cultural topics, always willing to help our local community and always optimistic “ Ask Marcos your questions about Crete here
Colombia expert - Santiago Duarte - After years of internal conflict in Colombia, I decided to explore my own country and I have been discovering amazing destinations that never even thought I would find in my own homeland. Ask Santiago your questions about Colombia here
Cuba Expert - Amelia - My feet are always itchy...I am addicted to travel, I love meeting new people from different countries and am genuinely fascinated with the differences and similarities between us all. This fits in quite nicely with my other passion-photography. Ask Amelia tips and advice for Cuba here
Cuba expert - Kath Bateman- Specialist in Cuba having travelled and worked there regularly since 1998. Loves dance, live music and festivals, fresh air and nature Ask Kath your questions about Cuba here
Egypt Expert - Eric Monkaba- I played the corporate game for a while, but found myself spending more time planning holidays than I was on my PowerPoint presentations I am based in Egypt and am passionate about the region I have chosen to live in and am excited to share it with you all. Ask Eric your questions about Egypt here
France Expert - Liz Lord - I am a deliberate downshifter in this glorious part of the South East of France - we were lucky enough to see most of the world on a trip back in the early 90s and now have to "make do" (ho ho) with all that the Mercantour and the Med have to offer - a shame but someone has to do it!! Ask Liz your questions all about France here
Finland Expert - Claudia Parma- “Addicted traveller and photographer, love animals, flowers different types of barks and snap an average of 100 of pics a day” Just spent 4 months in Namibia so I'm ready to help Ask Claudia all about Finland and Namibia here
Germany Expert - Jennifer Price began her travels on the day she was born in Frankfurt, Germany. As the child of federal employees stationed in Europe, Jennifer has been able to explore the world around her in a unique way. Ask Jennifer your questions about Germany here
Greek expert - Marilyn- Australian-born, now living on our olive farm, in Ithaca. With four houses, salt water pool, different therapy and cooking classes, cycling & walking offered as holiday activities, but above all enjoy giving frazzled parents & tired couples the space to be at peace, ask Marilyn your questions about Greece
India Expert - Aline Dobbie “I have written three books on India. India is the Land of my birth and I go back annually for a month to enjoy and experience this wonderful land with all her beauty and her challenges. Ask Aline your questions about India here
Indonesia Expert - Daniel LeClaire - “I have lived on and off in Indonesia since I was 13 but am originally from California USA. I have traveled to many countries around the world and am totally into conservation, sustainable living, organics and eco tourism. Ask Daniel your questions about Indonesia here
Ireland expert - Paula Irwin - With 3 teengers, the type of holiday that I currently enjoy are family based holidays either in Ireland or in Europe. I went on holiday to Borneo in 1993 and would love to take my kids there one day. Next year I would live to travel to Marakesh. Ask Paula your questions about Ireland here
Italy expert - Emma Jamieson - I travel to eat, mostly. When I go abroad, I like to immerse myself in the cuisine, the smells and tastes of a country My dream trip is the tea and spice routes in India, learning to use spices and the different regional dishes of India. Get answers to your questions about Italy here
Jordan expert - Stef Studley- I was lucky enough to recently spend 2 weeks checking out the wonders that Jordan has to offer, from the mass appeal of Petra and the Dead Sea to the lesser known National Parks of Ajloun, Azraq, Mujib and Dana. A wonderful country well worth an in-depth visit. Ask Stef your questions about Jordan here
Kenya Expert - Richard Trillo - I first went travelling in Africa in 1977 - hitch-hiking from home in the UK to Timbuktu in Mali - and I have returned frequently to update five editions of the Rough Guide to West Africa and nine editions of the Rough Guide to Kenya. Ask Richard your questions about Kenya here
Lanzarote expert - Michelle Braddock - I have been lucky enough to live on the stunning island of Lanzarote for over 20 years. I live in Arrieta, in the North of the island on our fabulous Eco-Retreat with my family. Get answers from Michelle to your questions about Lanzarote here
Lanzarote expert - Jules - We came to Lanzarote for a two week holiday, loved it that much we sold up in the UK and were back here to live 3 months later. Its been 10 years and we're still loving it, so much so that we blog about it every day Get answers to your questions about Lanzarote
Laos expert - Lee Sheridan - I work in Laos, Cambodia and Thailand, specialising in local travel and responsible tourism development..I am happy to help with question about these great destinations. Get answers to your questions about Laos and Thailand from Lee
Madeira expert - Paul Abbiati - Olá, bom dia! I live and work in a special part of Portugal, the archipelago of Madeira I am based in Paul do Mar, in the region of Calheta a beautiful fishing village on the South-west coast between the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean Get answers to your questions about Maderia here
Mongolian Expert - Saruul- I’m the son of the steppe, land of Great Gobi Desert, high Altay Mountain, crystal clean Hovsgol Lake and legendary Genghis Khan. And like cultural & adventure trips such as cruising, horse riding and mountain biking. Find out from Saruul all about Mongolia here
Morocco Expert - Hanne Lund Nielsen - I'm a Danish woman - I love travelling and experiencing life of people in different cultures. I prefer travelling in a responsible way for me that means avoiding careless consume of the resources in places I visit. Ask Hanne your questions about Morocco here
Nepal Expert - Marcus Cotton - I have worked with Tiger Mountain Nepal - since 1990. I currently manage Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge. I am passionate about delivering responsbile tourism products that are comfortable and provide a real interaction between vistors and local communities. Ask Marcus your questions about Nepal here
Nicaragua expert - Anne Laure - I live in Nicaragua at our Surf and Nature lodge, Los Cardones on the beautiful central Pacific Coast. I love low impact travel, enjoying the pristine beaches, volcanoes, forests around us. Ask Anne your questions about Nicaragua here
Romania Expert - Mihai - hello, I live in a little town right at the entrance in apuseni nature park, in apuseni ("at the sunset", in English) mountains , N-W part of romania. I'm deeply fond of these unique mountains and I love sharing this with tourists from all over the world who come here. Ask Mihai your questions about Romania here
Russian Expert - Evgeny - I like trekking and wildlife watching in wilderness, where you can hardly meet any visitors. I like to photograph landscapes, birds and animals and meet people from foreign countries. I organise ecological and trekking tours in Siberia where I live. Ask Evgeny your questions about Russia here
Sicily Expert - Mark - My problem is that I love too many things in life. I have lived in Malta, Germany, England, Wales and now Sicily. Life is beautiful for its diversification and if one gets too obsessed on just one aspect of it, that means losing out on the others. Ask Mark your questions about Sicily here
Slovenia Expert - Ruth Moody - I live in Slovenia, in Mojstrana on the edge of the Triglav National Park in the Julian Alps. My husband and I moved here from England, in May 2007 and are renovating a property and renting out a holiday apartment. Ask Ruth your questions about Slovenia here
South Africa expert - Richard White - I was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa and have spent the majority of me life living in and out of the bush. I feel perfectly at home in the African wilderness and when I travel throughout Southern Africa. Ask Richard your questions about South Africa here
Sri Lanka Expert - Nishantha – I enjoy doing various things such as birding, photography, Videography, travel writing, music, dancing etc. Learning in various fields has become a passion in my life.. Presently much interested in birding. Ask Nishantha your questions about Sri Lanka here
St Vincent and the Grenadines Expert - Lesley-I've been traveling since the age of 12 when I left the UK for the States... and I haven't stopped yet. I just can't get enough. I am lucky to have spent a lot of time traveling around the Caribbean especially St Vincent and the Grenadines.Ask Lesley your questions about St Vincent and the Grenadines here
Switzerland expert - Laurence Northcote - Swiss married to a Scotsman, speaks 6 languages and with my husband incorporated one year ago AUGUSTA Company. Seen 56 countries and worked in 12. Get answers to your questions about Switzerland here
Thailand expert - Clare Fisher - I love to travel and talk about it all day long, once you get me started I find it hard to stop. I love to travel light and throw myself into random situations. My favourite country by far is Thailand. Ask Clare your questions about Thailand here
Trinidad & Tobago Expert - Helga- Travelling for me is like breathing. I can’t imagine life without it. Even when I’m not traveling I’m planning my next journey into uncharted territory. I'm from Trinidad and now, I'm home again writing about my travels. Ask Helga your questions about Trinidad and Tobago here
Turkey Expert - Deborah- Turkey I have been traveling to Turkey since 1996 and am now resident near Kalkan and now run a small guest house. Ask Deborah your questions about Turkey here
UAE expert - Julia Saurazas - I have been an expat. In the Middle East for almost 20 years so I do enjoy travelling every chance I get. As of recent, I enjoy travel that gives something back to the communities that I travel in - usually in areas that are not commonly travelled by tourists. Ask Julia your questions about U A E here
Uganda expert - Amanda Marks- I have been travelling in Africa for over 20 years now. Seeing the mountain gorillas and the chimps here has to be one of the best wildilfe experiences, but it's not all that Uganda offers. It's a fabulous country Ask Amanda your questions about Uganda here
UK expert - Katie Fewings - I like to travel but I don't really mind whether that's half way around the world or closer to home. I guess I'm lucky living in Sussex as I've found lots of spots of breathtaking beauty pretty much on my doorstep! Ask Katie your questions about the UK here
Vanuatu expert - John Nicholls- Hi, my wife Silvana and I are passionate tourism operators living in the capital of Vanuatu, Port Vila. Having worked throughout the world with lots of operators since 1972, culminating as GMs for two resorts in Vanuatu. Ask John your questions about Vanuatu here
Zanzibar expert - Michelle Kearns - Born in the lovely winelands of Stellenbosch, Cape Town South Africa! Blessed with a sense of adventure and curiosity! Career in Travel lead to working and living in UK, Switzerland, Dubai and now Zanzibar. Ask Michelle your Zanzibar questions here