One of my first memories is summiting Snowdon in my father’s backpack, instilling in me an appetite for exploration. From this moment on I’ve travelled at every opportunity, and with whoever may wish to join me, each trip adding yet more fuel to my insatiable desire for adventure.
Canyoneering through aqua blue ravines, eating breakfast at the highest geyser field in the world, and swimming alongside migrating humpback whales led me to navigate my way along the countries of the Andes in 2022. I was aghast at the clarity of the stars, the warmth of the people, and the array of varied biomes and cultures. I watched as condors circled above my head, the cloud’s part to reveal Machu Picchu, and had a sloth join me at dinner.
Now, as a country specialist at Audley, I am eager to propagate these experiences and tailor them to you.
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Q&A with Scott
What’s your most vivid travel moment?
Chocolate. More specifically, Fino De Aroma National cacao. Ecuador is the birthplace of this wonder bean and learning the bean-to-bar process opened my eyes to what makes artisanal Ecuadorian chocolate different from commercially produced chocolate. The ‘Darth Vader of Chocolate’ took me on a sensory journey across a plethora of intensities, studying the shades, listening to snaps, smelling the floral aromas, and finally tasting with the different textures coursing over my pallet. A Dairy Milk boy at heart, by the end he had brought me over to the dark side.
Where would you love to travel next?
Zipping open my tent in the early hours to watch the sun rise above Acatenango, Guatemala, is next on my list. Clouds hanging low in the valley as the tip of this stratovolcano bursts forth. Morning hues of red and orange dancing in the smoke, rising into clear blue skies, is surely a superlative way to drink a morning brew.
Which book, film or artwork captures Colombia the most?
My travel tip would be to rise with the sun. Early mornings are always the perfect time to see giant river otters seeking out a bite to eat, to enjoy a freshly ground local coffee, or to watch the farmers head out for a day in the fields. I drifted between volcanic islands in The Galapagos, the sun crested over the horizon, emblazoning the land in deep orange tones. Faint plumes of water from a whale's blowhole cast rainbows in the sky as Frigatebirds danced through the shadow of the ship. A delightful start to the day.