Free Spirit Travel
Free Spirit Travel
Around The World With Rob
Free Spirit Travel

Create a colourful
life through travel.

Fancy going somewhere? I’ll help you work out what’s possible, choose where to go and figure out what to book first.

Rob Wheatley

I’m Rob Wheatley, with 10 years as a Cruise Director with Celebrity Cruises, Holland America and Oceania, and 11 years as a Viking Program Director.
I’ve helped hundreds of thousands of guests make the most of their travels.

Shoppers walking through a Marrakech souk lined with colourful textiles and spices

Where are you with your trip?

The whole world is an option. Helpful, isn’t it? Pick what’s on your mind and we’ll start there.

I’m deciding where to go

Explore guides and travel notes covering 150+ countries and territories. Narrow down your choices by season, budget and the kind of trip you’d enjoy.

Viking Cruises

Thinking about a Viking cruise? I’ll help you compare river and ocean sailings, explore the itineraries and know what to expect when you step aboard.

A little help before your first big trip

Get my free PDF, Things I wish I’d known before my first trip, and occasional travel notes from me.

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A husky beside a suitcase and backpack, with a coffee mug on the kitchen table.

I Own a House, have a Husky, a Favourite Coffee Mug, and a Suitcase

I love going away. I also happen to like having a home. Why should I have to choose? Here’s my take on the pleasures and compromises of a semi-nomad life, and having somewhere you actually want to come back to.

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Rob Wheatley

Hello, I’m Rob.

I grew up in Johannesburg, and some of my earliest travel inspiration came from Peter Stuyvesant adverts at the cinema. I’ve been curious about the world ever since. A sense of humour is still one of the most useful things I pack.