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Sam

Scouring the net for the most reliable companies is no easy feat. I find the goodies and ask them to give us the best possible deal they can find, which often results in an exclusive (score!).

Expertise

FAR EAST

Four months in Asia wasn't enough - the Far East has the culture, the sunshine and the friendliest people in the world - can you tell I'm nostalgic?

USA

Pack your British accent and you're bound to have a wonderful time. However, there's so much diversity across North America that you really need to (let us) research flight prices, because seeing the country properly involves a lot of travel.

ROUND THE WORLD

Eight weeks InterRailing around Eastern Europe and 8 months backpacking around Asia, Aus, NZ and Fiji certainly gives you a feel for the nomad lifestyle. I highly recommend country-hopping and it's a real money saver. When in Rome...

ENTERTAINMENT

There are some irresistible theatre and stand-up-comedy deals around so there's no excuse not to give some old fashioned entertainment a go.

TROPICAL

It's all very well trekking around the world with your smelly washing but sometimes you just need to be treated like a princess. Sunshine and a cocktail please! The Dominican Republic is great for this; August in particular offers some spontaneous and torrential downpours to make for a good giggle and then beautiful, cool, sunshine ten minutes later.

TRAVEL TIP - "Eat where the locals eat, and a smile is the same in any language; cheesy but true!"

Holiday quiz

LAST HOLIDAY

City break in Marrakesh - check out the Jardin Majorelle.

BEST HOLIDAY

Lake Bled in Slovenia is a hidden gem.

DREAM HOLIDAY

My ideal break away would be 3 months around South America ending with a week or two in Rio.

TRAVEL NIGHTMARE

I once spent 32 hours sitting on the floor of a bus travelling between Laos and Vietnam. We were trodden on, spat on, and more which I'd rather not mention - a character building moment to say the least but one of the funniest memories by far.

TRAVEL COMPANIONS

My journal, my best friend and anyone else that is brave enough to join us!

SUNLOUNGER OR ALWAYS ON THE GO?

Both! This is why Eastern Europe is so great - you can stroll around, lap up the street food and beautiful architecture AND get a great tan at the same time.

WHAT'S A GREAT DEAL FOR YOU?

Added value is always a nice touch; it somehow makes it more exciting.

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE BEST FOOD?

Luang Prubang in Laos - 50p for all you can eat fresh chicken and veg - take me back!