Welcome to Travelling King 

Sam

Hey! I’m Sam, the voice behind Travelling King and a solo female traveller with a love for exploring new places and sharing my adventures. Over the years, I’ve lived on a few different continents and visited a bunch of countries, picking up all sorts of tips and tricks that I now pass on to fellow travellers. I’m lucky to have an awesome team—my go-to tech guy, some super talented writers who fill in content gaps with their own stories, and voice-over artists who bring our guides to life on video!

Travelling King started back in 2012 as my little hobby—basically an online scrapbook of my travels. Before I knew it, people started reading my posts and reaching out with questions, and that’s when I realized blogging could be more than just a passion; it could actually be a career!

Travel has always been a part of my life. Growing up in Zimbabwe, I was always hopping on flights to see family, and my love for exploring only grew as I got older. I did the “adult thing” for a while, working as a corporate banker for seven years, until I was handed a redundancy package. It wasn’t exactly fun, but it was the push I needed to follow my passion for blogging and solo travel full-time—and honestly, it was the best thing that ever happened to me.

These days, my mission is to empower other women to travel independently and confidently, just like I have. I’m forever grateful for that little nudge because it’s given me the chance to live life on my own terms (corny but totally true!).

A look Into My Life on a personal level

  • Salt and vinegar chips are my kryptonite and I don’t mind a bit of red wine from time to time – although I don’t drink very much anymore.
  • I’ve transitioned from loving everything black to embracing all things pink – although, I still mostly wear a lot of black or dark blue.
  • I was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe but raised in Adelaide, Australia. I’ve also lived in England, Canada and the USA; each for a few months to a year at a time, exploring the different cities as I went.
  • I love swimming but only in pools, growing up in Australia, I have a very healthy fear of Sharks! They can attack in knee high water!!! If I can’t see the bottom, I’m not getting in (haha!)
  • I personally prefer luxury travel over backpacking. I’m sure the backpackers would be grateful, I snore like a train.

Professional Development and Recognition

I try to continuously add to my expertise through workshops and conferences like Tbex and Problogger, staying up to date of the latest travel trends. My blog has gained some recognition:

Partnerships and Press Trips

Travelling King as a brand, has collaborated with plenty of cool brands like Singapore Airlines, Shangri-La hotels, Four Seasons Hotels, Palazzo Versace, Canon, Nikon, and many more over the years.

I have had plenty of successful partnerships with tourism boards, including repeated invitations from Japan Tourism, which shows my ability to deliver exceptional content and build lasting relationships. I always try to go above and beyond for anyone who takes a chance on working with me because being a blogger is usually looked down upon, compared to our counterparts; professional journalists.

Community Engagement

I try my best to dedicate a little bit of time everyday to engage in travel communities on Facebook, Reddit, and Quora. I always offer advice and support on what I’ve learned with blogging and of course offering travel tips and suggestions. The hard work of the team at Travelling King, has placed a number of articles on Google’s first page, reflecting over a decade of travel experiences.

Ethical and Transparent Approach

Sponsorships and partnerships are clearly disclosed in articles, I pride myself on being open, honest and always disclosing. I provide honest reviews, acknowledging that constructive feedback benefits both readers and brands – I do not and will not ever promote products that myself or my team haven’t personally used and tested. Affiliate links are used throughout Travelling King, to support the blog and “keep the lights on”, while offering free travel guides and tips, at absolutely no cost to our readers.

Diverse and Updated Content

At Travelling King, the team works together to make sure to make content is regularly updated to ensure the latest travel trends and advice are available and up to date. Although, please keep in mind, we have over 1,500 articles so these updates can take time, if you ever have a question, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

The amazing team at Travelling King, cover a wide range of travel styles and budgets, from budget-friendly to luxury travel and covering family-friendly, eco-friendly, and accessibility-focused travel needs. We do our best to promote ethical experiences and try to help people learn from our experiences and mistakes, after all no one is perfect.

Our content is original and written by humans, we do our best to avoid using any fully AI generated content and provide our readers with real life experiences and information they can actually use (because we have done it!).

Accessible and Personalized Advice

If you ever have any questions, I’m always reachable for travel advice through this website and social media accounts. While I don’t provide personalised itineraries (as there is a dedicated and well researched section of itineraries), I’m dedicated to answering your questions and guiding you to relevant resources. The contact page and social media inbox is always open to my readers.

What Makes Travelling King Unique

Travelling King caters to the part-time or casual traveler, especially solo female travelers, who seek amazing experiences without a hefty price tag. My main goal is to help you make the most of your limited vacation time by offering cost-effective yet luxurious travel options that don’t compromise on quality or safety.

The experiences shared in Travelling King articles are either based on my own extensive travels as a solo female adventurer or those of my incredible team members. We prioritize authenticity and personal recommendations, sharing our real experiences so you can trust the advice you receive.

Travelling King aims to provide valuable insights through engaging storytelling, focusing primarily on informative articles—because, let’s face it, most people aren’t that interested in the details of how much butter I put on my croissants in Paris!

Navigating Travelling King

I have worked hard to make Travelling king as user-friendly as possible, with the Destinations tab categorising each country and city, leading to relevant articles and tips. This website is dedicated to simplifying your travel planning. If there is something we can do better or to make it more user-friendly, please get in touch! 🙂

Partnering and Advertising

For collaboration or advertising inquiries, visit our Partner With Us page.