Michele has always been drawn to destinations where the outdoors takes centre stage. Before returning to the travel industry she spent several seasons working at ski resorts in Australia’s Snowy Mountains, making the most of every opportunity to stay active in the snow.

These days she shares her love of travel with her children, taking them on family adventures through Asia, Europe and Peru to visit relatives. Unsurprisingly, they’ve all caught the travel bug and are already encouraging Michele to plan their next walking adventure in Europe.

Alpine landscapes are among Michele’s favourite places to explore and she dreams of hiking through the dramatic peaks of the Dolomites in Italy – her favourite European country. She’s also drawn to more adventurous mountain experiences, including Via Ferratas, abseiling and other thrilling ways to experience the mountains.

At UTracks, Michele enjoys helping travellers create journeys that balance beautiful landscapes, cultural discovery and a sense of adventure – the same elements that have inspired her own travels for many years.

Continue scrolling to explore some of the trips Michele recommends and her favourite travel destinations.