Born in Sale, Cheshire I followed a non-conventional career after boarding school, through the merchant navy, into Saudi Arabia and then into my own business(es). In 2004 I found the World of media, initially in front of the camera for a number of TV documentaries and productions both as presenter and victim! In 2006, after gaining the respect of my peers along with a reputation of influencing consumer decisions through my communication skills, I began writing for a number of travel publications. In summer 2008 my written efforts were rewarded with my own dedicated slot as a travel correspondent & radio presenter for Cheshire FM entitled "The Talking Tourism" show. I have been accepted (by application, interview and due-diligence) into the British Guild Of Travel Writers (BGTW) and later that same year, the National Union Of Journalists (NUJ). I have decided to now focus on travel-related features, articles and presenting. ACHIEVEMENTS: HND Marine Engineering CPC Passenger Transport Travel writer & radio presenter Four business start-ups to acquisition Founder Director of Visit Chester & Cheshire (VCC) regional tourist board Director of Weaver Valley Regional Park (WVRP). Panel Member (Tourism) Bank Of England Monitory Commission. PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA: British Guild Of Travel Writers (BGTW) member National Union Of Journalists (NUJ) member Talking Tourism Show Presenter "CheshireLIVE" Show Presenter DINKY Guide journalist & editor CD-Traveller Journalist Viva TV Travel Presenter Travel panel member and critic