G Adventures and Hostelworld welcomed Claire Scott, the first “Roamie-ing Reporter”.
The new initiative will see the Roamie-ing Reporter act as the ‘boots on the ground’ for the Roamies travel style, travelling the world throughout 2022 and sourcing stories.
Claire will also explore alongside fellow Roamies, visit hostels and provide training and content for G Adventures’ agent community.
Scott was awarded Young Journalist of the Year in 2020 at Ireland’s National Journalism Awards.
She has decided to take a break from her journalism career and follow her passion for adventure, embarking on a 12-month sabbatical.
Her role as the Roamie-ing Reporter will see her join five trips throughout the year to Europe, Peru, Costa Rica, Mexico and Southeast Asia.
Brian Young, Managing Director, G Adventures, said: “We’re so excited to launch the Roamie-ing Reporter initiative now that the first Roamies adventures are out on the road.
“Claire was an obvious choice for us as she really understands the Roamies brand, being an avid traveller herself.
“She is also especially passionate about solo female travel, a growing market we are seeing reflected in our Roamies bookings.
The Roamie-ing Reporter initiative will include some of the best experiences from across the Roamies portfolio.
Claire Scott said: “Partnering with G Adventures and Hostelworld as the Roamie-ing Reporter is a dream come true and I’m so excited to explore lots of new places and discover some real hostel gems.
“They’ve done a fantastic job of selecting interesting, fun accommodation, all with their own USPs.
“My biggest dream has always been to see the world and I’m excited for a new challenge and to experience different places, cultures and people, which is one of the big reasons I was drawn to the Roamies trips.
“I’m looking forward to tracking down stories, finding the best hostels and sharing fun anecdotes from the road.
Roamies was developed by G Adventures and Hostelworld to harness the free-spirited nature of adventure travel and combine it with the social side of hostels.
The collaboration offers 38 itineraries across 15 countries, staying in more than 50 hostels.
The Roamie-ing Reporter initiative will begin with the 34-day Ultimate Europe: Berlin, Tuscany & Greek Gods this month.
For more information please visit http://gadventures.com/roamies.
