“My many years as a travel advisor have enabled me to meet so many wonderful people, become a part of their lives and the many milestones that travel creates and celebrates,” she says. One of my most memorable clients? “I helped a local family bring their adoptive children to Australia from Africa. We have become lifelong friends and now our children go to school together.”

Thea is a destination specialist when it comes to Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. She’s also an All-Inclusive Holiday Specialist, Premium Airfare Specialist and River Cruising Specialist.

To add to that, she’s a Rail Specialist too. She believes train journeys are “one of life’s simplest pleasures”. “Watching the world go by from a comfortable seat in a scenic train carriage is a different and relaxing way to see a country.”

Having travelled to over 46 countries - including Botswana, the USA, Vietnam, Spain, South Africa, Canada and the Maldives - she’s never short on inspiration and advice. “Switzerland is my second home and absolute passion,” she says. “The alps and lakes, the delicious cheese and chocolate, the scenic train journeys. I love sharing Swiss travels with others as part of my role.”

Spending time in a rural community in India also left a lasting impression on Thea. “It was a humble reminder that family, health and education are so valuable, and to be grateful for all the opportunities living in Australia provides us with.”

She loves travelling Australia too. “Visiting Australia's Red Centre for the first time reminded me just how beautiful and spiritual our country really is. My sunrise base camp walk with the Anangu as they shared sacred stories was so special - everyone needs to do it once.”