SAY HELLO TO YOUR SERVICE TEAM!
Your solo travel adventure begins well before you step on the plane. Whether you’re a first time solo traveller or a seasoned explorer, there are always plenty of questions to be answered and advice to be sought. That’s where the Service team comes in. They are quite simply here to help you every step of the way. Maybe it’s an airfare quote or extra accommodation pre or post tour or just suggestions on how to access money while travelling in a foreign land. Whatever your question or concern we’re just a phone call away!
Ken Morgan
Managing Director and Founder of Two’s a Crowd
Favourite Place: Vietnam
Favourite Food: Vietnamese especially Hanoi spring rolls in Hanoi.
“The thing I love most about travelling is simply wandering around and taking in the smells (not always perfumed), sounds and sights of new places. I love my food (and a refreshment) so I always seek out what’s local, busy and authentic, blend in and watch the world go by. I’m born and bred in Melbourne so no time living in exotic offshore cities, yet!”
Countries Visited: 39
ken@twosacrowd.com.au
Amy Lucas
Solo Travel Consultant
Favourite Place: Interlaken, Switzerland, and Fiji
Favourite Food: Japanese and Mexican
Travel has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. Even from a young age, I was completely drawn to the idea of exploring new places, meeting new people, and experiencing different ways of life. For me, travel isn’t just about ticking off destinations; it’s about the memories, the people you meet, and the little moments that stay with you forever.
One of my favourite travels was a solo trip through Europe, where I visited 10 countries in just 4 weeks. It was exciting, exhausting, and honestly, the best thing I’ve ever done. That trip really showed me how powerful travel can be, it pushes you out of your comfort zone, opens your eyes in ways nothing else can, and reminds me exactly why I love what I do.
Countries Visited: 15
amy@twosacrowd.com.au
BERNADETTE BRUGGEMAN
Tour Operations Manager
Favourite Place: Sri Lanka – The train journey between Kandy and Ella ; so incredibly picturesque.
Favourite Food: In Winter – Irish Stew with creamy mash potatoes and a pint of Guinness, and in Summer – any Vietnamese or Japanese food. Yum.
I grew up in Northern Ireland, and had always dreamt of adventure and travelling the world. Little did I know that one day I would end up settling in Australia! Once my Uni days were over, I grabbed my Irish passport and I embarked upon a three year working holiday across Europe. Highlights ( amongst many), included managing a cafe on the Greek Island of Zakynthos, working in hotels in Edinburgh and Jersey, and my all-time favourite… two years in beautiful Vienna working in an Irish bar, where I learned how to pull the perfect pint of Guinness! There is a real sense of connection to the destination when you travel this way, and it certainly ignited my desire to make a career of it.
Since joining the Two’s a Crowd team in 2012, I have learned so much about planning and organising the group tours.
Travel planning can be complex , but I thoroughly enjoy taking the hassle out of it. I love the marvellous feedback we get from our valued clients, especially from those who have never travelled without a partner or friend before.
Japan is next on my travel radar; to experience a traditional Kaiseki dinner in Kyoto and a trip on the bullet train would be the highlights.
Countries Visited: 23
bernadette@twosacrowd.com.au
Alison
Graphic Designer
Favourite Place: New Zealand & Iceland
Favourite Food: Smoked fish & seafood
Alison grew up in rural NZ & Queensland and loves getting out into nature, hiking, biking, riding, gliding, and flying across the world. She’s crossed the Tongariro Crossing in NZ, biked her way through the streets of Amsterdam, and ridden across the tundras on horseback in Iceland. While Alison has moved away from travel consulting, she still stays close to the tight-knit Two’s a Crowd team as our fantastic graphic designer.
Countries Visited: 17
SAY HELLO TO YOUR TOUR HOSTS!
Our Tour Hosts turn an ordinary holiday into an extraordinary adventure. They work closely with the local guides at our destinations to ensure the day-to-day smoothrunning of each and every tour. Travel is their passion and they love sharing it with you – from local customs to ‘must try’ dishes. They’re also more than happy to just hang out – taking you round the local markets, sitting for a while and watching the world go by or even accompanying you to dinner – just ask!
STACEY STRAFORD
Tour Host
Favourite Place: Piedmont, Italy
Favourite Food: Italian Linguine with fried scampi
What I love most about travelling is the feeling of experiencing something so brand new. My favourite travels have been to places that I could possibly see myself living in one day! I love meeting the locals and immersing yourself in the day to day of somewhere foreign! I have travelled all over the world, but relish the fact that there are still so many new places for me to see. Stockholm will always hold a piece of my heart forever and I can still speak Swedish. Italy is also a second favourite; the food, the beaches, the culture… aahhhh… bliss!!
Countries Visited: 21
GILLIAN SCADUTO
Tour Host
Favourite Place: Rio
Favourite Food: Asasado with chimichurri (Argentinean BBQ)
What Gillian loves most about travelling is not just the awe inspiring historic sites or majestic landscapes that take your breath away, but also the food and the people who warm your heart. She’s travelled all over the world from Egypt to Argentina, Vietnam to France and has the ‘travel bug’ well and truly! Gillian also speaks Spanish fluently. Bien hecho!
Countries Visited: 58
DIANE SQUIRES
Tour Host
Favourite Place: I have to choose just one place—Lavaux in Switzerland stole my heart
Favourite Food: A traditional English Roast—preferably lamb —with yorkshire puddings and roast and mash potatoes…
For Diane, travelling is a way of life. From white water rafting down the Zambezi in Africa, following lions on safari in Kenya to backpacking through Myanmar, swinging across the Alps from France into Italy by cablecar and traipsing through the vineyards in Switzerland, every aspect of travel is an adventure. “I love that moment when you arrive in a new country – meet new people, see new landscapes and learn about a new culture – it’s addictive.” When not travelling you’ll find Diane writing about her experiences or reading voraciously to find new ideas on where to travel next!
Countries Visited: 51
TONY GAUCI
TOUR HOST
Favourite Place: Jordan and Oman
Favourite Food: Thai
Tony lives and breathes travel and has spent over 25 year in the airline and travel industries. He has worked and lived in Australia, New Zealand, USA, Papua New Guinea, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain. Tony has travelled extensively around the globe for both business and pleasure. He enjoys experiencing different cultures, history, natural wonders and most of all the people. “I love the different experiences you have and people you meet on each new adventure and I can’t wait until my next trip.”
Countries Visited: 45
KATE DALTON
TOUR HOST
Favourite Place: Switzerland
Favourite Food: Asian Fusion
Kate , whose passion for travel and exploration is matched only by her extensive experience in the airline travel industry. With decades of expertise under her belt, Kate has dedicated her life to discovering the world’s diverse cultures, people, history, and cuisines. Her enthusiasm for travel goes beyond just visiting new places; she thrives on the joy of sharing stories, creating connections, and bringing together people from all walks of life to create unforgettable memories.
Kate is a keen walker and has a particular interest in Europe .She recently returned from a family trip discovering Scandinavia .Some of her other favourite adventures have been in South America (& Galapagos Islands) New York, India, Vietnam, Israel, Singapore, Sri Lanka and China . Travelling is in Kates blood and she loves nothing more than watching travel shows and planning her next trip.
Countries Visited: 48
LEONIE LITTLEFIELD
Tour Host
Favourite Place: Alaska
Favourite Food: Vietnamese
Leonie has been in the travel industry for many years and has travelled to some of the most exotic destinations in the world! She considers herself a ‘people person’ and says the best part of her job is making sure everything goes smoothly. She also loves getting off the beaten track, which is why Nepal is on her wish list!
Countries Visited: 44
ELISE BARASSI
Tour Host
Favourite Place: McMurdo, Antartica
Favourite Food: Thai
Elise joined the Two’s a Crowd team as a Tour Host in November 2016, bringing with her over 25 years of customer service experience as a Tour Leader on outback adventures and Cabin Crew Manager for both commercial and private airlines. Travel on private charters, along with a passion for adventurous family holidays has taken Elise to some of the most sought after holiday locations, from Australia to chilly flight paths off the beaten track in Antarctica and everything in between. Elise is also a qualified Counsellor and Personal Trainer.
Countries Visited: 46
ADRIAN DUNCAN
Tour Host
Favourite Place: Anywhere in Africa
Favourite Food: It’s a toss up between wood-fired pizza or a Hoi An Bahn Mi
Adrian is an avid traveller and photographer who loves nothing more than meeting new people and sharing a few laughs along the way. At the end of most days you’ll find him chatting happily with a group of complete strangers. He loves the way travel acts as a thread that brings complete strangers together to re-live the days highlights and plan tomorrow’s adventures—often over a beer or two. He has travelled through Africa, Asia, Europe, India and parts of the US. Adrian loves all aspects of travel, from research and planning a trip months (or years) in advance, to putting together the coffee table book full of amazing memories months after the journey has ended. Travel and photography go hand in hand. The art is knowing when to put the camera down and just take in the moment.
Countries Visited: 38
NICOLE WHARTON
Tour Host
Favourite Food: Japanese (Wagyu Teppanyaki)
Countries Visited: 32
