Kristie Tilbrook Travel & Cruise Consultant

How many countries have you travelled to:

23 Countries and growing yearly

How long have you been in the travel industry:

18 Years

Favourite destination you have travelled to:

I have a few – South Africa, Canada, Peru and Egypt

Most memorable travel experience:

I would have to say going to South Africa on a few occasions and being able to experience game drives through Kruger National Park and in game reserves in Plettenburg Bay on the Garden Route - being able to experience a herd of elephants walk across the road only 2m in front of you and getting close to a family of Cheetah’s was something I will never forget it just takes your breath away.

 It is one of the best things to experience and definitely one of my best trips of a lifetime. Africa will always have a place in my heart and I look forward to going back when I can to discover the other countries in Africa. 

travel tips

• If you want to go on a cyclo ride in Vietnam, make sure you negotiate the price before you start the tour and never pay more than 100,000 Vietnamese Dong for an hour ride.  

hot picks

• Ha Long Bay - from Hanoi, travel east to Ha Long Bay, from where it's possible to undertake an overnight cruise in spectacular Halong Bay.
• Hong Kong - you must visit Victoria Peak to get the best panoramic views of Hong Kong. Book a tour before you get there so you don’t miss out.
• Barcelona - you absolutely must see Sagrada Familia; a church that’s been under construction for over 130 years (with a goal of completion set for 2026!). Get a jump the line pass or get there early to beat the queues.