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
SEE ALLFrom influencers and content creators to full-time explorers and industry professionals, get an insight into their top tips, favourite destinations and general touring advice!
Kyrgyzstan
Adventure Traveller: travellustlarry
What do you love most about Kyrgyzstan?
"Everything! The epic, beautiful mountains, the great outdoors, the nomadic life & the Silk Road history. "
Must pack items for Kyrgyzstan
"Make sure you pack for all seasons - the weather is very changeable and at night the temperatures often drop meaning chilly nights."
Favourite time of year to visit Kyrgyzstan
"Late September/early October. The start of autumn when the landscapes are golden. You will see the local shepherds on horseback bringing their flocks & herds down from high-altitude pastures."
@travellustlarry's Top Tips
"Spend time in the great outdoors & stay in a traditional yurt. Enjoy the beauty of the countryside whilst walking, horse riding or in a 4WD - it’s EPIC!"
Did you know...
"Kyrgyzstan was the first stop, heading west from China, on the Ancient Silk Road Route. The country’s best Silk Road building is Tash Rabat, a caravanserai hidden in the Thien Shan mountains. "
About Our
travellustlarry
- Adventure Traveller
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Countries Visited:
66 Countries
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Favourite Destination:
Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Bolivia, Pakistan
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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
What do you love most about Costa Rica?
"Visiting Puerto Viejo & the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica is extremely underrated. The beaches are pristine and there is a good chance that you will be the only person on the beach for miles."
Favourite time of year to visit Costa Rica
"Visiting Costa Rica during the dry season (December-April) increases your chances of experiencing their infamous sunrises and sunsets!"
A 'MUST' whilst you're there?
About Our
intentionalimmersion
- Travel Blogger
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Countries Visited:
23 Countries
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Favourite Destination:
Costa Rica
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Dream Destination:
New Zealand
- About them:
I am from Detroit, Michigan & began independent traveling at a young age. I have found peace within myself through travel, while also being fortunate to gain new perspectives about the world & life.
India
Travel Blogger: sallylicioustravel
Which is the prettiest city?
"Most of the cities in India are dirty and not clean but I was fascinated by Udaipur! It's surrounded by lakes and mountains and the city is clean."
What was your favourite experience?
"Volunteering with stray dogs in Udaipur (at Support Strays Udaipur)."
Best beach?
"Arambol and Qerim Beach in North Goa!"
Must-try food?
"Paneer Butter Masala, Dum Aloo and Cashew Curry. For drinks: Masala Chai Top Tip: Follow a vegetarian diet here to avoid sickness - worked out for me too!"
About Our
sallylicioustravel
- Travel Blogger
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Countries Visited:
37 Countries
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Favourite Destination:
Hawaii & Costa Rica
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Dream Destination:
Madagascar
- About them:
I am Sally, a passionate 25-year-old girl from Germany who enjoys traveling all over the world - mostly to tropical destinations, but I also love to delve deeper into other cultures.
Must pack items for Iceland
"Don't forget this for your Iceland trip: swimwear - for natural hot springs or the Blue Lagoon, and a waterproof jacket or windbreaker to protect you, Iceland in general has strong winds! "
About Our
vialaluna_
- Content Creator
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Countries Visited:
46 Countries
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Favourite Destination:
Mexico and Iceland
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Dream Destination:
Hawaii and New Zealand
- About them:
It’s my desire to share my adventures and encourage you to create the memories of your lifetime. I travel the world photographing, hiking, and seeking extraordinary experiences all through a lens.
What do you love most about White Cliffs of Dover?
"The VIEW! It's amazing. Pack a cooler with sandwiches and some drinks and you are set to have the most amazing day picnicking in front of the beautiful White Cliffs of Dover."
A 'MUST' whilst you're there?
@Jamieisabroad's Top Tips
"Once you're done hiking and exploring the cliffs, head to the pub called The White Horse for a celebratory pint!"
About Our
Jamieisabroad
- Travel Blogger
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Countries Visited:
12 Countries
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Favourite Destination:
Italy
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Dream Destination:
African Safari/ Bali/ Maldives/ anywhere in Italy ( too hard to pick!)
- About them:
I am a 25 year old American who recently moved to London. I have been taking full advantage of living abroad and continue to do so. Traveling is my passion!
What do you love most about Queensland?
"No crowded beaches, just having the entire beach to yourself."
A 'MUST' whilst you're there?
Must pack items for Queensland
"Your bikini or swimsuit!"
About Our
travelwith.kids
- Travel Blogger
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Countries Visited:
50 Countries
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Favourite Destination:
Australia
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Dream Destination:
French Polynesia
- About them:
Together with my husband and two children (born in 2018 and 2020), we are a travel-loving family from the Netherlands. We show you that you can also travel with children.
@travelphotos_tom's Top Tips
"Visit Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu before, even Lake Titicaca and Colca Valley, if you are going to visit that area, to acclimatize to the altitude (5.000 mt. approx)."
@travelphotos_tom's Top Tips
"Don't waste too much time if there is a queue at the base of the mountain. The best photos are with the animals and on the mountain in front of you."
@travelphotos_tom's Top Tips
"If you can, talk to your guide about going to the Red Valley. It is not very physically demanding and the experience is incredible."
What do you love most about Vinicunca Peru - Rainbow Mountain?
"The experience is unique, there are no tourists and the hike and views are incredible."
About Our
travelphotos_tom
- Travel Photographer
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Countries Visited:
46 Countries
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Favourite Destination:
Kenya
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Dream Destination:
North Pole
- About them:
I love travelling and sharing experiences. My destiny is not a place, it's a new way of looking at life. Definitely I’m a wanderlust…
What's unique about Cuba?
"This is one place where night photography is just as amazing as it is during the day."
About Our
theresamuthphotography
- Travel Photographer
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Countries Visited:
7 Countries
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Favourite Destination:
Love all of them!
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Dream Destination:
Maldives
- About them:
I am a photographer that loves to travel. I prefer the be off of the tourist path whenever possible. I love learning new cultures and lifestyles.
What do you love most about Chalet Sotciastel?
"Sotciastel is an authentic chalet and a definite must-visit. There I said it! I love farm life."
About Our
vialaluna_
- Content Creator
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Countries Visited:
46 Countries
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Favourite Destination:
Mexico and Iceland
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Dream Destination:
Hawaii and New Zealand
- About them:
It’s my desire to share my adventures and encourage you to create the memories of your lifetime. I travel the world photographing, hiking, and seeking extraordinary experiences all through a lens.
What do you love most about Tulum?
"The Tulum ruins are so beautiful, this place is a must!"
@biankadventures's Top Tips
"Visit at least one of the cenotes located nearby, these are truly a unique activity."
@biankadventures's Top Tips
"Try out the local cuisine for something authentic."
@biankadventures's Top Tips
"Go as early as you can to take photos at the popular Insta-famous locations, such as Ven a La Luz."
About Our
biankadventures
- Content Creator
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Countries Visited:
31 Countries
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Favourite Destination:
New York
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Dream Destination:
Peru
- About them:
I am a huge travel addict who has a regular 9-5 job and outside of this try to explore the world, search for unique places and hidden gems! I hope my tips and photos can be an inspiration for you!
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.
Sign up to be a tourhub travel guru
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. Visit our Facebook pages tourhub or Travel Goals. Check out our Instagram profiles tourhub or tourhub Adventures. Take a look at our Pinterest.@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!"How To Become A Travel Guru?
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