About Us

Hi, we’re Keir & Amy.

We’re a Scottish couple working full-time corporate careers while building a life that allows us to travel as much as possible.

Like most people, we don’t have unlimited time off. Every trip has to fit within annual leave days. So we’ve become experts at maximising time, balancing budget with quality, and making sure every destination delivers unforgettable experiences.

Our travel style sits firmly between luxury and mid-range. We love boutique hotels with great amenities and authentic food experiences that make a place feel real.

We’ve travelled extensively across Europe, as well as Thailand, Turkey, Singapore, Bali and New York. Next on our long-awaited list: Japan.

👤 Keir Carvell

Keir is a full-time Quantity Surveyor with a strategic mindset and a long list of destinations still to tick off.

Keir is focused on making each trip count as he handles the budgeting and logistics, ensuring every holiday balances value with quality. He believes you don’t need to overspend to stay somewhere memorable, but you should never compromise on experience.

His ideal trip? A well-located boutique hotel with a great pool also providing local options for packed days exploring food and culture, and evenings discovering authentic local restaurants.

👤 Amy Simpson

Amy is a full-time HR Manager and the creative planner behind many of our itineraries.

She has a natural talent for finding stylish hotels, trendy restaurants, and neighbourhoods that feel local rather than tourist-heavy. While Keir manages the numbers, Amy builds the flow of the trip, balancing structured days with just enough flexibility to follow a spontaneous idea.

Her month travelling around Thailand during her university years cemented her love of immersive travel. She’s drawn to authentic food, vibrant culture, and when possible a beautiful beach to relax for a day.

Why This Site Exists

We created this site because we know what it’s like to:

•⁠ ⁠Work full time
•⁠ ⁠Carefully count annual leave days
•⁠ ⁠Want meaningful trips, not wasted ones
•⁠ ⁠Care about quality without overspending

Everything published under our names is based on first-hand experience. Alongside us, we work with trusted travel writers to expand our coverage while maintaining quality standards.

Our goal is simple:
To help busy professionals travel smarter, plan better, and build a life where travel plays a bigger role.

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