Biography

Petra Shepherd is a freelance travel writer with over 30 years’ experience in television, 19 of which were with Travel Channel International. Petra writes for the active, adventurous 50 + market at Silver Travel Advisor and About My Generation and also for Active Traveller, TripReporter, The Travel Magazine, The Skier and Snowboarder, The Bespoke Black Book and Go Eat Do. Petra has visited over 120 countries and also blogs for award winning Travel Agency Travel Matters.

Recent & Upcoming Trips

Singapore & Taiwan (Feb 2026), Uzbekistan (January 2026), Cape Verde (March 2026)

Destination Expertise

South America, Greece, India, Bali, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, United States of America (USA)

Specialisms

Adventure Travel, Hotel Reviews, Hiking, Luxury Travel, Safaris, Skiing & Winter Sports

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