GURU: noun [C] /guːruː/ an expert in a particular subject who gives advice

Share your travel content, stories & tips and we'll feature them across our socials (multiple platforms totalling 1.5m followers!) as well as becoming an advocate for your chosen locations across our website for future travellers to be inspired by!

Meet our Travel Gurus

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From influencers and content creators to full-time explorers and industry professionals, get an insight into their top tips, favourite destinations and general touring advice!

Sightseeing

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What do you love most about Brussels?

"Brussels is a pretty small city, so it’s easy to get around by foot while enjoying the beautiful streets."

Must pack items for Brussels

"If you visit during autumn or winter, be sure to bring an umbrella as the chances of rain are high."

A 'MUST' whilst you're there?

"We highly recommend trying the Belgian waffles, as well as the many kinds of beer. Also, don’t miss out on the delicious chocolate and fries!"

Favourite time of year to visit Brussels

"We suggest visiting Brussels during Christmas time, as there will be lots of decorations throughout the centre, plus a wonderful light show every night at the main square."

About Our

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  • Travel Blogger
  • Countries Visited:

    16 Countries

  • Favourite Destination:

    Paris

  • Dream Destination:

    Vietnam

  • About them:
  • We are a young couple from Italy and our greatest passion is visiting new places, meeting new people, learning about other cultures. We travel as much as we can to capture and share beautiful moments.

Seychelles

Boat/Cruise Excursion

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Benefits of a tour guide for Seychelles

"Having a tour guide will take you to the must-see picturesque islands & beaches, the perfect snorkelling spots and where to find the most tropical fish for fish feeding."

Must pack items for Seychelles

"Sunscreen, hat, snorkelling gear, towel, change of clothes, swimming suit & sandals."

What do you love most about Seychelles?

"The islands were so picturesque - I feel a camera doesn’t do the water justice. It was so clear, you could see all of the fish and it was just so serene."

A 'MUST' whilst you're there?

"Having a traditional BBQ lunch cooked by the locals on one of the islands, as well as visiting the tortoises after! That was one of the highlights of the trip."

Favourite time of year to visit Seychelles

"January is our favourite time to visit. The water was such a beautiful temperature and the weather was perfect. It was very warm but wasn’t uncomfortable heat for us!"

About Our

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  • Full Time Traveller & Influencer
  • Countries Visited:

    43 Countries

  • Favourite Destination:

    Tuscany

  • Dream Destination:

    Bora Bora

  • About them:
  • When I’m not galavanting around the world, myself, my husband and our two young kids live in our caravan travelling around Australia. We’re currently on a world cruise seeing 32+ countries

New York

USA

Sightseeing

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What do you love most about New York?

"NYC is such an impressive big and beautiful city. All the skyscrapers, amazing views... you should really see it for yourself!"

A 'MUST' whilst you're there?

"Go take the helicopter tour!! It is expensive for sure, but totally worth your money. No better view then from up there. Trust me 😉"

Must pack items for New York

"We were here in March and it was colder than we expected. Bring warm clothes, especially on the boat tour we took, the wind will take you out!"

Does the Empire State Building have the best view?

"No, the Empire State has fences, which obstruct the view. The experience inside is totally worth it tho! The best view is from the "top of the rock"."

Is central park worth your while?

"Totally! The park is even bigger than you can imagine. Beautiful views of the skyscrapers... it is the most quiet place in the whole city."

How about the Summit?

"The Summit is such a great experience with the most beautiful views over NYC. Sadly, it is not included in the New York passes, but worth the money!"

@M.elan.ie's Top Tips

"Go see the Brooklyn Bridge, walk over it and see it from the Brooklyn side. Those are the best views (you get a lot of them here) but this one for sure. Make it a day, together with Dumbo!"

About Our

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  • Travel Photographer
  • Countries Visited:

    25 Countries

  • Favourite Destination:

    Bali

  • Dream Destination:

    Brazil

  • About them:
  • I am Melanie, I'm a fulltime kindergarten teacher and love to see as much of the world as I can. I love to discover new countries and cultures. So whenever I am free, I'm travelling.

What do you love most about Doha?

"The architecture in Doha is beyond imagination! This is the National Museum of Qatar. Here, you'll be taken through Qatar's journey as a nation: from its "heritage to fast growth in development.""

What's the benefit of a tour guide when visiting the desert?

"Desert tours are a must! If it's not already included in your tour, it can easily be booked online where a company will provide you with a tour guide. He never leaves your side & will ensure your safety and enjoyment throughout the adventure."

A 'MUST' whilst you're there?

"I am a sucker for culture and heritage, therefore visiting the Old District and the souks was my favourite item on the itinerary. Carry cash for convenience's sake and don't be afraid to bargain!"

Is alcohol available for purchase in Doha?

"Doha is an Islamic nation and as such alcohol isn't freely available. However, you will be able to purchase some when visiting international hotel groups, beach clubs, or paid public beaches."

About Our

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  • Traveller
  • Countries Visited:

    34 Countries

  • Favourite Destination:

    Switzerland

  • Dream Destination:

    Hawaii

  • About them:
  • Hiya! I’m Kudzai, born and raised in South Africa 🇿🇦. I inherited my travel bone from my parents and it just keeps growing! Each adventure leaves me full & fulfilled and that’s my drive to see more!

Barcelona

Spain
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What do you love most about Barcelona?

"La Sagrada Familia."

About Our

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  • Travel Photographer
  • Countries Visited:

    15 Countries

  • Favourite Destination:

  • Dream Destination:

  • About them:
  • As a travel-loving couple from Romania and Slovakia, our journey is a cross-cultural adventure. From Romania's historic landscapes to Slovakia's charming towns, we explore diverse corners of the world

What do you love most about Uzbekistan?

"What I love most about visiting Uzbekistan is the history and beautiful architecture that is evident throughout several cities in this amazing country. "

A 'MUST' whilst you're there?

"My favourite thing to do in Uzbekistan is book cultural tours with local guides. This is definitely highly recommended as there is so much interesting history and information to learn about. "

About Our

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  • Content Creator
  • Countries Visited:

    27 Countries

  • Favourite Destination:

    Croatia

  • Dream Destination:

    Bali

  • About them:
  • I'm Elias, a social media influencer, blogger, and content creator passionate about travel, photography, lifestyle and tourism.

Sightseeing

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What do you love most about Kamakura?

"Kamakura is a perfect combination of beautiful temples, cool beaches, gorgeous nature and nice cafés only 50 minutes from Tokyo, so you can even plan a day trip there if you are short on time. "

A 'MUST' whilst you're there?

"Paying a visit to the Great Buddha is an absolute must. It is just so majestic! But temple hopping in lesser-known places is also wonderful to discover hidden gems away from the crowds."

@vahineotaku_travels 's Top Tips

"Rent an electric bike to really enjoy Kamakura at your pace and get to lesser-known places, and research which flowers are in bloom the season you visit because their gardens are really next-level!"

Favourite time of year to visit Kamakura

"Kamakura is very famous for its hydrangea garden, so I'd recommend visiting in June when it's hot and the flowers are in full bloom. Then you can enjoy both the flowers and the beaches!"

About Our

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  • Travel Blogger
  • Countries Visited:

    25 Countries

  • Favourite Destination:

    Japan

  • Dream Destination:

    Oman

  • About them:
  • Oceanian islander who started "actively" travelling quite late,but after I had a taste of how beautiful and diverse the world is outside of my island, I couldn't stop travelling! Flower & Japan addict

Portugal

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What do you love most about Portugal?

"There's always something new to explore in the Algarve area, hidden beaches, natural arches, caves and more"

A 'MUST' whilst you're there?

"Waking up early to go surfing will make your day!"

@iamjenn.y 's Top Tips

"Visit Playa Falesia, it's such a unique beach!"

A 'MUST' whilst you're there?

"Portugal is such a small country, you can do day trips to nearly anywhere! For example, spend a day in Porto and do a port wine tasting!"

A 'MUST' whilst you're there?

"Strolling around the narrow streets of Lisboa"

About Our

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  • Travel Photographer
  • Countries Visited:

    26 Countries

  • Favourite Destination:

    Mexico

  • Dream Destination:

    Brazil

  • About them:
  • Travelling is my biggest passion as I love to get in touch with new cultures and languages. Photography is my second biggest passion so I capture landscapes & people

What do you love most about Dubrovnik?

"Wandering the narrow alleyways and getting lost in this beautiful medieval city. It's amazing how many hidden churches, courtyards, staircases & squares you stumble upon!"

A 'MUST' whilst you're there?

"Make sure you walk the perimeter of the gigantic city walls & its watch towers. The views are amazing stretching across the Old Town with its spires, terracotta roofs and of course the Adriatic! "

@travellustlarry's Top Tips

"Make sure you get the cable car from just outside the city up to the mountain look out point which overlooks Dubrovnik - it has beautiful panoramic views."

Must pack items for Dubrovnik

"You can't go wrong with an umbrella! Whether it's to give you shade from the sun or to keep you dry during a downpour - remember to pack one!"

Favourite time of year to visit Dubrovnik

"Go out of season - the cruise ship crowds have gone and you will get the place to yourself, so between September to March."

Did you know?

"Over 19 parts of Dubrovnik were used as filming locations in the Game of Thrones!"

About Our

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  • Adventure Traveller
  • Countries Visited:

    68 Countries

  • Favourite Destination:

    Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Bolivia, Pakistan

  • Dream Destination:

    Ethiopia , Iran , Namibia, Georgia

  • About them:
  • With 25 years experience of travelling , discovering & exploring our beautiful Planet i look to take the "Road less Travelled" and hope to inspire others to do the same thru my adventures & photos

Madagascar

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@maantigo 's Top Tips

"•Be flexible. Rule #1 - “Mora, mora” means to go with the flow and don’t sweat the small stuff. •Cash is king here - have it on hand. •Respect local “Fady” or taboos. "

What do you love most about Madagascar?

"The wildlife is incredible - the chameleons, lemurs and fossa - but even the insects like the giraffe beetles or hissing cockroaches are unforgettable. "

@maantigo 's Top Tips

"Patience, with a dose of flexibility and a sense of adventure, will help you travel from one place to the other - whether it be by “taxi brousse” or flying with “Air Mad” "

What do you love most about Madagascar?

"You’re spoilt for choice if you like stunning beaches. Nosy Iranja, île aux Nattes and Nosy Boraha certainly caught my eye. Turquoise water & powder white sand soothe the soul and nourish the spirit "

What do you love most about Madagascar?

"Drive along RN7 & you’ll get to see a microcosm of Malagasy life. Outside of the big cities, the road is empty - except for the occasional ox and cart. You’ll pass some beautiful villages and scenery. "

About Our

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  • Travel Photographer
  • Countries Visited:

    174 Countries

  • Favourite Destination:

    Yemen

  • Dream Destination:

    Saudi Arabia

  • About them:
  • A visual storyteller and avid explorer. l have travelled to over 170 countries/territories on all 7 continents. It has certainly taught me the world is changed by our example and not our opinion.

Share your passion!

Anybody can take a picture but can you inspire and create excitement by sharing your experiences?


We've handpicked our Travel Gurus because we think they can, by sharing their knowledge and passion for chosen destinations in the form of a short feature. Curate a unique Guru feature with images, videos and top tips and we will add on your profile card so that people can choose to follow you or get in touch with you.


It's super quick to upload a few pictures, answer optional questions and we will get in touch once they are posted!

What's in it for tourhub?

A destination is more than just a stock photo and a 10-year-old review of a 'great day for all the family', each destination has a story to tell.


We don't just want to be another company promoting our most popular products, we want to empower travelers to share their personal stories and unbiased experiences to help others be inspired and confident about their trip selections.


Yes it's free content for us, but don't worry, we already have plenty of that direct from suppliers and customers!

What's in it for you?

It's simple - Share and get shared!

- Socials - You'll always be credited & tagged (or asked to collaborate) if we share your feature on stories, posts or reels across our multiple social platforms (total following 1.5m).

- Website & Emails - Your content will be viewed by thousands of web visitors daily as well as our travel-hungry email database! Remember we will always link with your social handle!

- Guru Status - Our customers are genuine travelers with a thirst for travel inspiration. You will be seen as an expert, working in collaboration with an aggregator of over 750 of the world's leading tour operators.

- Discount - Watch out for your personal travel discount code (for use sitewide) when you have submitted your first Travel guru Feature!

- Our influencer community - tourhub acts as a crucial connection between influencers & operators or tourism boards who are regularly looking for new collaboration opportunities. We keep our influencers updated with FAM trip and marketing opportunities.

- Discount codes - Once you’ve submitted a Travel Guru feature, you’ll receive a discount code which can be used across our website, as well as a code for you to share with your followers!

You can also choose to join our Affiliate program so that you can earn from your socials.

Step 1: Join our community

Complete a quick profile including at least one social handle so that we can always credit your content.

It also helps us keep you up to date with new ways in which we work with our community of influencers and affiliates.

Step 2: Create a Travel Guru feature

1. Select the destination you have expert knowledge in (Try to avoid whole countries and stick to specific areas, landmarks or towns so that your feature is one of a kind!)

2. Add your inspiring images, starting with your cover image.

3. Add your helpful travel tips and give a unique perspective. Choose between the questions or create your own, you can also just show 'image only'.

4. Your profile card will automatically fill with the image and info that you uploaded in your profile. Then we'll generate and promote your content across our website and socials.

Step 3: Submit & get shared

Between our following on multiple social platforms (1.5m) and our web visitors and loyal customers, you're sure to get your content and travel expertise noticed!

There's even an opportunity to earn with our affiliate program.

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Check out our Instagram profiles tourhub or tourhub Adventures.

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@biankadventures's Guru Testimonial

"I can confidently say that this has been an incredible opportunity for me to share my travel experiences and insights with a community of like-minded individuals. The platform allows me to connect with fellow travelers, exchange ideas, and provide valuable advice on destinations, accommodations, and activities.

I appreciate the discounts & exclusive offers for both me and my followers. It makes it easier and more affordable to book trips. It’s also exciting to gain even more exposure for my content.

Overall, I highly recommend becoming a Travel Guru to anyone who is passionate about travel and wants to share their knowledge while also benefiting from various perks and opportunities."

@goodsonjd's Guru Testimonial

"Being a Travel Guru is a great way to share your passion for travel and reach a wider audience with your photos and content.

You can showcase your favourite destinations and help other travellers have the best possible experience.

Partnering with tourhub can also help fund your own travels through affiliate earnings and as a bonus, you and your followers get access to discounts on tours across the tourhub platform."

@tiffanyswindow's Guru Testimonial

"I have been so impressed with the opportunity to share my content and photography. Tourhub has featured me on their website, email listings and social media channels, giving me exposure and the opportunity to share my experiences with a wider audience who are interested in travel.

I have gained so much confidence to share stories, and hopefully inspire others to explore the world. There are many other benefits of being a Travel Guru, such as discounts and affiliate opportunities!

It’s a great platform for connecting with other travelers and learning about new destinations. It has been such a rewarding experience, and I'm so grateful that I'm able to grow through their platform."

@travellustlarry's Guru Testimonial

"Being a Travel Guru is a great opportunity for me to help inspire others to go explore our planet. It gives me the chance to showcase my adventures, travels and photos from 25 years of exploring throughout tourhub's social media channels and helps to inspire people to get away from the "9 to 5" routine.

I get to regularly create travel features on my trips that are posted through tourhub's several platforms. Another great thing is the affiliate scheme. I get discounts on trips, and I also get to share a special discount with my followers! The icing on the cake of a very fulfilling & rewarding Travel Guru scheme!"

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