I work on the helpdesk for responsibletravel.com and must say that i'm more than a little bit obsessed with travel. I normally have at least 3 or 4 holidays in the planning stage at any one time, whether i actually go on any of them is a different matter!

I like to get off the beaten track as much as possible these days try and incorporate some kind of activity in my holidays, whether it be scuba diving (I went on a cavern dive in Mexico last year - wow!), kayaking or something involving wildlife. I'm always interested in any unusual holidays. I've currently got my eye on a horse riding holiday in Mongolia - i guess i'll need to learn how to ride first!

My favourite style of travel is volunteering. I've been lucky enough to particate in 3 long volunteering trips in my lifetime. My first was working on an elephant sanctuary in Malaysia, the next was a conservation/teaching and community project in Tsavo NP Kenya, and i've just come back from a marine conservation diving trip in the Philippines.

If anyone has any general questions on volunteering or would like some advice please do get in touch. I love talking about travel so any excuse to whittle on is appreciated!

Activity break in Slovenia!

Andalucia, Spain

Boating in Hertforshire

Dahab, Egypt