A lovely way to end the year; as National Geographic Traveller UK's Special Contribution Award winner. Really touched as the award recognises the work that goes into sharing experiences, not just for the journeys themselves; something that is very important to me.
Particularly flabbergasted to be taking this trophy home as previous winners include Bill Bryson, Rick Stein, Michael Palin and Paul Theroux! What an incredible list of people to have a connection with!
The event was full of wonderful positivity and enthusiasm so big hugs to all my fellow award winnners and travel-folk who were in the room as well as to those awesome people that nominated me - thank you x