I grew up in the fabulous city of Melbourne, Australia, leaving to work in England and travel in Europe for 2 years, before ending up in Philadelphia in 1990. I fell in love with the city, and with my job, selling trips 'Down Under' – I got to tell everyone all the best things about my home country so there was no time to be homesick. I still travel 'Down Under' on average twice a year, for work and play, to visit family and friends, and explore the fabulous new areas I have uncovered working for Swain Tours. Other than travel, I enjoy being active and running is my passion – but I am not always on the go, especially in winter, when I love to shut out the cold and curl up with a book!