AN INTRODUCTION

I’m Keyta, welcome to my travel and lifestyle website.

I was born and raised in a tiny Cornish village by the seaside. Having parents from opposite sides of the world instilled a great love for travel and adventure in me. Over the years I’ve lived in eight different locations, backpacked solo as a uni student, volunteered as an English teacher in Thailand, road-tripped around New Zealand, lived a fast-paced city life in Dubai and of course started this website which has taken me across the world. Thanks for tagging along for the ride, it’s great to have you.

ABOUT THIS WEBSITE

Originally named ‘The Wayfarer’, I launched this blog back in 2014. I have had the privilege of collaborating with some of the biggest names in the travel and lifestyle industries, including KLM, Air France, Skype, Lebua Hotels and Resorts and many more.

Some of the main highlights include producing exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage of KLM’s Social Media Hub at its headquarters at Schiphol Airport, covering and getting involved with the SAME Forum at the House of Commons and working with a number of tourism boards to produce content for this website.

WORKING WITH ME

I’m a trained journalist with a background in marketing and comms. My work has appeared on an array of platforms including Manchester Evening News, Time Out Dubai, Time Out Abu Dhabi, Flight Centre UK and many more.

I have had the pleasure of interviewing Sting, Robbie Williams, Jack Dee and Jo Koy. As part of the Expert Traveller series I produced for this website, I interviewed the likes of Rajan Datar who reports for the BBC Travel Show and Lufthansa pilot and aviation influencer, Felix Gottwald.

Please get in touch if you wish to collaborate.

READ ME ELSEWHERE

Watch my live interview with Sting at The Last Ship premiere – Manchester Evening News

My interview with Robbie Williams – Time Out Dubai

My interview with comedian, Jack Dee – Time Out Dubai

My interview with comedian, Jo Koy – Time Out Dubai

A b loggers guide to packing for Thailand – Flight Centre

Best spots for an amazing view of Dubai – Flight Centre

Dazzling Gilt bar opens at Burj Al Arab – Time Out Dubai

5 blow the budget Valentine’s Day celebrations – Time Out Dubai

Exclusive first look: EL&N Dubai now open in DIFC – Time Out Dubai

Where to see celebrities in Dubai: where A-listers are Instagramming – Time Out Dubai

Dresden Opera Ball to come to Dubai for a dazzling gala dinner – Time Out Dubai

6 unbelievable hotel experiences in Dubai – Time Out Dubai

A weekend at Thornbury Castle

I had the privilege of spending the weekend at Thornbury Castle in Bristol during the summer months. Staying in a castle was definitely something to cross off the bucket list, especially as I am someone who adores historic architecture. Dating back to the 1500s,...

Aura Skypool Dubai – The world’s highest infinity pool

One of my all-time favourite things to do in Dubai has got to be Aura Skypool. This sky-high hangout opened relatively recently and happens to be the world’s highest infinity pool, located at the top of the Palm Tower. As you would expect, the views are nothing short...

My interview with Sting at the Last Ship Premiere

I interviewed Sting at The Lowry in Manchester for the premiere of his musical, The Last Ship, on behalf of the Manchester Evening News' What's On Guide. It was great to get the opportunity to chat to Sting who was incredibly lovely and the musical itself was...

SAME Forum – House Of Commons

I had the pleasure of attending another SAME Forum session, hosted at the House of Commons by friend and chairman Khalid Nadeem, who kindly invited me. As you enter the House of Commons, you come through St Stephen’s Hall, which is incredibly impressive and has some...

Flying to Wales

Impromptu days out are always fun, especially when there’s the freedom to fly anywhere in the country. Paul happens to have a pilot’s licence and as the weather was splendid, it was decided that a day out in Wales was on the cards. We flew out on a charter plane from...

KLM headquarters – Netherlands

Last week I was lucky enough to be invited to Amsterdam by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Joined by some tech journos, we were given unprecedented access to KLM's headquarters at Schiphol Airport to get a behind the scenes insight. As a bit of a closeted aviation geek, I...

Frankfurt – Germany

Luxury hospitality brand, Lebua, has made its European debut with its new restaurant, Breeze, located in Frankfurt at the Steigenberger Hotel. Lebua’s portfolio of venues comprises a lineup of luxury hotels and restaurants across the globe, including the world-famous...

Interview: BBC travel reporter

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a professional jet-setter? To travel the world and get paid for it? All will be revealed in my Expert Traveller interview series, which will be lifting the lid on some of the most exciting travel-related professions...