A Life Lived in Motion

I have never been one for a desk, a classroom, or a script. At 14, I walked away from the traditional path to find my own way through the world. For me, "home" was the coastal path of my childhood, cycling between towns and roaming the shoreline forests. However, it was the Scout movement and my local dive club that truly kept me grounded.

I didn’t just pass through the Scouts; I worked my way up through every single stage. I started as a Beaver, progressed through Cubs, Scouts, and Explorers, and eventually came full circle to become a Cub Leader. That journey, alongside my time cleaning kit at the dive club just to be part of the action, taught me the value of community and leadership. It was among the trees of the Scottish Scout headquarters and the rugged coastlines of my local shore that I realised the world was much larger than the four walls of a house.

The Perspective of the Deep

By 18, I was living at a commercial dive school, training in subsea tools and air diving. After qualifying, I worked as a commercial diver—an experience that made me feel like an aquanaut. In the deep, every moment felt like a new world; a silent frontier that few people ever get to see.

My career hasn’t been a straight line; it has been a collection of high-stakes environments. I’ve worked private security at the UK’s biggest festivals, hauled hand-dived shellfish on commercial boats, worked as a welder, and lived abroad as a scuba instructor.

These experiences didn't just teach me a trade; they gave me a completely different perspective on the world. When you spend your life underwater or in the heart of a festival crowd, you develop a hunger to see things from every possible angle—above the surface, below it, and everywhere in between. I bring that same drive for a "different perspective" to the road today.

The Antidote to the "Corporate" Tour

After years of adventure, I found myself working for larger, corporate tour companies. I quickly realised I didn’t fit their mould. I had no interest in "tartan tropes" or 30-second drive-by photo stops. Most of all, I disliked the "my bus, my rules" mentality.

I regularly broke the corporate "rules" because moments matter more than conformity. I don't care about being late back if it means we can share a perfect sunset. If there’s a hidden gem along the route that adds immense value, we stop. I refuse to treat my passengers like numbers on a spreadsheet; I want you to arrive as strangers and leave as friends.

Wanderlust: A Driving Force

The word Wanderlust was once described to me as a "longing for adventure", and it was a lightbulb moment. It wasn't just a word; it was my life’s mission.

I don’t go where I’m told; I go where I love. Every tour I offer is a route I have personally chosen because I deeply appreciate the landscape. This isn’t a "paint-by-numbers" company—it is bold, rebellious, and open to the whimsical. If you want a specific song on the stereo, we’ll play it. If you have a question, ask it. If we can fit in a spontaneous request, we will.

Luxury with a Soul

We have built our 16-seater luxury minibus to be the perfect vessel for these journeys. With a panoramic glass roof, mood lighting, and premium seating, it is designed for absolute comfort. But the vehicle is just the tool. The real experience is the connection, the organic exchanges, and the feeling that borders no longer exist.

Wanderlust isn’t just our name. It’s a part of our soul. If it’s a part of yours, let’s find the next horizon together.