Brooke Horrobin

Freelance Travel Writer, Travel Lemming

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Brooke Horrobin is a London, UK-based freelance travel writer who originates from Ontario, Canada. She has a passion for travel, so much so that she decided to move her life to the UK in 2020 to take on new adventures and hasn’t looked back. She loves giving recommendations, and her time in London so far has inspired her to share her favourite activities, places and culture with others.

🏠 Local to: London, United Kingdom

📍 Currently: London, United Kingdom

🌟 Favorite Destinations: Croatia, Spain, California, Thailand

🎓 Education: University of Western Ontario (BA, Political Science, 2015), Sheridan College (Professional Certificate, Public Relations & Corporate Communications, 2016)

✔️ Fun Facts: I visited Europe for the first time when I was 16 and quickly fell in love with travel from that trip. I have now visited 32 countries in 32 years!

Meet Brooke

Brooke Horrobin with a scenic view from Vancouver, British Columbia — Vancouver, British Columbia

Brooke Horrobin smiling for a photo in Dubrovnik, Croatia and a scenic view on her background — Dubrovnik, Croatia

Brooke Horrobin posing for a photo in Paris, France — Paris, France

Brooke Horrobin at the Sky Garden with the Tower Bridge from afar — Sky Garden in London

📚 What was Your Favorite Travel Experience or Story?

I visited Ireland with my best friend in 2019 and the trip definitely did not start off as planned. We had discovered cheap flights from Toronto to Ireland and decided rather spontaneously to go in April for just shy of a week.

My friend’s flight ended up getting delayed which meant I had to spend the first two days by myself, something I had never done before. It gave me a taste of solo travel and also pushed me a bit outside of my comfort zone, which has inspired future solo travel experiences. When she arrived, I was that much more appreciative of her being there and we ended up joining an Irish stag party which was a lot of fun!

Ireland is one of the most beautiful countries I’ve visited, and not far from where I now call home in London, England. Check out my recent posts below for my top tips as a local!

🗺️ What’s Your #1 Expert Travel Tip?

I would recommend having some kind of plan before setting out on your trip. There are definitely plenty of opportunities to be spontaneous with travelling, and that’s half of the fun! But if you do a bit of research beforehand, you won’t risk missing hidden gems or less touristy attractions that will provide a genuine taste of the culture in the place you’re visiting.

🌎 What is Your Favorite Country You’ve Visited and Why?

Am I allowed to pick two? Spain and Thailand are my favourite countries I’ve visited so far, and they will be tough acts to follow.

Spain has so much diversity within the country alone, and after visiting a number of places, you’ll notice that each city or region has its own unique charm. I also love the general lifestyle in Spain – the tapas culture of sharing food, it’s quite an active place, and has a ton of culture. The weather is also gorgeous for most months of the year, and you get everything from mountains to sandy beaches. What’s not to love!

When I visited Thailand it definitely stole a piece of my heart. The hospitality and level of service you receive as a traveller in Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia is unmatched. I can’t think of a single thing I didn’t like, and I had the pleasure of visiting Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and two of the islands, each of which were incredibly different. Thai food is fantastic, the country is steeped in history and tradition, and I found the people to be exceptionally kind there. I would go back in a heartbeat.

🧳 Backpack or Suitcase?

Suitcase, although I do try to get away with a duffel bag for weekend breaks. I’m also not opposed to a backpack if it makes the most sense for the type of travel, as long as I have packing cubes to organize it with.