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

Create a colourful
life through travel.

Fancy going somewhere? I’m Rob. Give me a café table in a city I’ve just arrived in and I’m happy watching the place get on with its day. That’s part of why I travel. Here you’ll find my guides, stories and opinions to help you plan a trip with room for whatever makes you want to stay a little longer.

Rob Wheatley

A little experience goes a long way.

ROB WHEATLEY · TRAVELLER & PROGRAM DIRECTOR

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

Where would you like to start?

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

Browse Destinations

Pick a region or country. I’ll show you what to see, what to eat and what to sort out before you go.

World Travel Course

Want some company while you plan a big trip? Work through eight modules at your own pace, from the first idea to coming home.

Viking Cruises

Thinking about a Viking cruise? I’ll help you choose a sailing and know what to expect when you step aboard.

Not sure what kind of trip you want? Find your travel fit →

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.

Read the story →
Rob Wheatley

Hello, I’m Rob.

I spent years in radio and television before my work took me to sea. These days I’m a Viking Program Director. I’m still curious about the people at the next café table, and I still think a sense of humour is one of the most useful things you can pack.