Welcome to Travelling King 

About Travelling King

Travelling King is more than just a travel blog—it’s a resource, a community, and a trusted guide for travellers seeking real-world advice, curated experiences, and practical inspiration. Founded in 2012 by Samantha King, what started as a personal online journal has grown into a leading destination for high-quality travel content, with over 1,500 articles covering destinations across the globe.

At its core, Travelling King is about helping everyday adventurers—from solo female travellers to luxury seekers and beyond—navigate the world with confidence, smart planning, and a healthy dose of real talk. We’re not about fluffy travel clichés or sponsored hype—we’re about authenticity, accessibility, and empowering travel stories based on lived experience.

Meet the Founder – Samantha King

Sam’s journey started with a suitcase, a curious mind, and the decision to turn her love of travel into something meaningful. With experience living on four continents and exploring nearly 50 countries, she’s become a go-to voice for solo female travel, practical itinerary planning, and smart luxury travel on a budget.

While Sam now focuses on guiding the direction of Travelling King, she remains the founder, storyteller, and resident wine and chip enthusiast (salt & vinegar, obviously). You’ll still find her writing new guides, sharing behind-the-scenes on social media, and curating content that speaks to the independent spirit of travel.

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Introducing Jane King – Head of Travel Curation

Jane brings decades of global travel experience to the Travelling King team. Born in the UK and now based in Australia, she has explored extensively across Europe, Africa, and her own backyard. With a love for immersive travel and a soft spot for scenic routes and heritage-rich destinations, Jane has a knack for uncovering the kind of experiences that stay with you long after the trip ends.

As Head of Travel Curation, Jane leads our efforts to expand content for a broader range of travellers—including mature explorers, couples, and those looking for slow, meaningful travel. She writes with the wisdom of someone who’s seen the travel industry evolve over decades, and she collaborates closely with our destination experts to ensure every guide is as informative as it is inspiring.

Jane’s presence marks an exciting new chapter for Travelling King—one that honours its roots while welcoming new perspectives from a more diverse range of travellers.

Professional Development and Recognition

Travelling King continues to grow and evolve by staying up to date with the latest travel trends through ongoing learning at industry workshops and conferences such as TBEX and ProBlogger.

Over the years, the site has gained recognition within the travel community, including:

Partnerships and Press Trips

Travelling King has collaborated with a wide range of top-tier brands, including Singapore Airlines, Shangri-La Hotels, Four Seasons Hotels, Palazzo Versace, Canon, Nikon, and many more.

The brand has also built strong relationships with tourism boards around the world, including multiple invitations from Japan Tourism, reflecting a trusted reputation for delivering high-quality content and maintaining long-term industry partnerships. Travelling King is known for going the extra mile in collaborations—because, let’s be honest, travel bloggers still don’t always get the same respect as professional journalists (but we absolutely should!).

Community Engagement

Travelling King is actively involved in online travel communities across platforms like Facebook, Reddit, and Quora, sharing blogging tips, solo female travel advice, and practical travel guidance.

Thanks to consistent effort and real-world travel experience, the team has placed hundreds of articles on Google’s first page, representing over a decade of authentic, helpful travel content that resonates with everyday travellers.

Ethical and Transparent Approach

  • All sponsorships and partnerships on Travelling King are clearly disclosed to maintain transparency with readers.
  • Reviews are honest and based on real experiences, with the belief that constructive feedback benefits both travellers and the brands featured.
  • Products and services are only promoted if they have been personally used and tested by the Travelling King team.
  • Affiliate links are used throughout the site to help support ongoing content creation—keeping travel guides and tips freely accessible to all readers.

Diverse and Updated Content

The Travelling King team works hard to ensure content stays fresh and relevant. However, with over 1,500 articles, updates take time! If you ever have a question, feel free to contact us.

Our site covers a variety of travel styles, including:

  • Solo female travel
  • Luxury and budget-friendly travel
  • Family-friendly, eco-friendly, and accessibility-focused travel

We prioritise ethical experiences and sharing real-life travel advice based on actual experiences. No AI-written fluff here—just real, helpful travel insights!

Accessible and Personalised Advice

Travelling King offers helpful, experience-based travel advice through social media channels and the contact page. While custom itineraries aren’t provided, the Itineraries section is packed with detailed travel plans to inspire and guide readers on their next adventure.

What Makes Travelling King Unique

Travelling King is designed for part-time and casual travellers—especially solo female travellers—who want incredible experiences without the hefty price tag. The focus is on cost-effective, quality-driven recommendations that make travel feel accessible, fun, and empowering.

All content on the site is based on real experiences, whether from the founder’s solo female travel adventures or contributions from the wider team. Readers won’t find fluffy, AI-generated filler—just practical tips and engaging storytelling from travellers who’ve actually been there.

Check out the Solo Female Travel Hub for empowering advice, destination guides, and tips tailored to independent women travellers.

At Travelling King, the mission is simple: to make travel planning easier, more fun, and way less stressful—because no one really needs a full rundown of croissant consumption in Paris (unless they ask nicely). 😉

Navigating Travelling King

Travelling King is designed to be user-friendly, with the Destinations tab leading to country and city guides packed with practical tips and insights.

Feedback is always welcome, and the team is continuously working to improve the site experience—so if something feels off or could be better, don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Partnering and Advertising

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

Let’s make travel planning easier, more fun, and stress-free—one adventure at a time!