Harbour Views, Beaches, Coastal Walks, Vibrant Food Scene

Sydney & Australia

Meet your travel co-pilot, Ann-Marie

Book a 1:1 personal travel consultation with travel advisor Ann-Marie to download everything you need to know.

Hi! I’m Ann-Marie, from Sydney (Australia). I’m a travel sociologist; I love the social cultural of travelling and how we experience everything that goes with it. I love exploring gardens that inspire authors, laneways that inspire artists, chocolatiers that inspire musicians, and grand outback vistas that inspire video games. Australia is a big place, but there is a lot to discover amongst the space in between. 

✔️ 18+ years in Sydney

✔️ Written for NZ Herald Travel, Ensemble Travel, and Postcards Magazine

✔️ Specialises in seeking out the best colorful gardens, artisanal chocolates and local hikes.

📍 Sydney and can advise on other places in Australia, including Queensland, Cairns, Melbourne and more.

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Get to know Ann-Marie

  • As an Army brat, and moved around a lot as a kid. No matter where we were, every summer holiday was spent in North Queensland with my grandparents. We’re talking long, hot, and humid summers where you can’t sleep at night. I learnt to snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, boating amongst the Whitsunday Islands, eating fresh fish cooked on the barbecue at the beach. It sound idyllic, but summer is actually the worst time to visit Queensland. It’s too hot and volatile, with cyclones and floods. The jellyfish tend to close the beach, and the mosquitoes will catch you on the sand. But I loved spending time with family and I would do it all again in a heartbeat. 

  • Pack light, travel hard, and get lost. Only pack what you can carry. Seriously ask yourself “why not?” for every opportunity you are offered. And spend at least one day wandering a few blocks wherever you land. Of course, tell someone (safety first) but don’t be afraid of taking a random turn. That’s how I found the best street food EVER in Bangkok… and cannot for the life of me tell you where it was. 

  • The story.

    Sometimes it is a story I have heard from someone else and I need to check it out myself. Sometimes it’s the story I picture unfolding in my head. I always wanted to travel to Greece to see the myths and legends. I dreamed of travelling to Malta to see my grandmother’s stories (it was perfect). I continue to explore Sydney every chance I have, because there are millions of people here with their own stories to share. Food, culture, landscapes. It’s all part of the story. 

  • Because no guidebook or travel blog can match real, honest, and up-to-date advice from someone who knows the destination intimately and puts your interests first. Just one consultation will save you hours of pre-trip angst and research time and give you all the confidence you need to hit the ground running.

  • TKTK

  • Every Advisor in our network is carefully vetted through a multi-step verification process to ensure she’s knowledgeable, trustworthy, reliable, and uniquely equipped to help independent travelers plan their dream trip.

  • Advisor consultations take place in a private 1:1 WhatsApp Group chat. TKTK HOW LONG Prior to your scheduled consultation, you will receive AN INVITE from SOLOTRVLR’S COMMUNITY MANAGER {?) to join the GROUP CHAT where you will be met by your Local Advisor.

    From there, you'll be able to TKTKTKTKTTK ask questions and get feedback/advice. There is no set structure for how you and your Advisor use your time together. Consultations are meant to be collaborative and tailored to your needs and taste.

    Once the time is up, SoloTrvlr’s Admin will close the chat. You’ll receive a TK within 48 hours. 

  • You can ask anything travel-related, from whether (and where) it’s safe to walk alone at night to practicalities like where to buy tampons (and how to ask for them!) Need dining advice? Your Local Advisor will share her go-to neighborhood spots and steer you to a hyper-local Italian cooking class taught by a beloved nonna. She’ll also be quick to jump in and let you know if something you’re considering doing is overrated—and tell you what to do instead.

  • No problem! If you need more time with your Local Advisor, just contact us via WhatsApp or by email and we’ll help you book a follow-up session. 

  • Our Advisors do their best to keep their calendars up to date, however, if you would like to book further in advance (i.e. upcoming months where an Advisor hasn't added her availability yet) or none of the listed times work for you, please email us at support@solotrvlr.com and we’ll work with you to find an alternate time.

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