Last updated on March 18, 2022
I’ve been a mega fan of Lonely Planet since I took my first solo trip abroad more than 14 years ago. I can remember pouring over the books as I planned my trip around the world. They came to symbolise adventure, and I still get a thrill every time I buy one now. We used one recently for our trip around New Zealand, and it was so wonderful to step away from the screen and return to using paper – I’m definitely old school at heart.
A dream come true
When I was younger I used to dream of working for them, so it was literally a dream come true when they asked Steve and I to become Lonely Planet Pathfinders and make a video for them about a story I wrote last year.
I won’t write too much about it. Just watch the video instead!
Hope you like it!
P.S. And here’s an interview I did a couple of years ago with Tony Wheeler, founder of Lonely Planet.
Truthfully I got a little teary watching your video. You guys are so lovely to each other and I love that you were able to share Steve’s big moment. This story serves as an important reminder that life is short, and you do only live once, so embrace opportunity! I think that these moments when we take chances and ‘say yes’ will be the ones we look back on and remember.
Aw, thank you Lauren. And those words are very true. Embrace opportunity! 🙂
Great video, congratulations on your dream come true!
Thanks Nathalie. It was a good moment!
This made a whole bunch of people in the LP London office smile, Victoria. Bravo 🙂
Love this!!!! xx
Thanks Rach. It was a bit nerve wracking releasing it into the world!
Aw, I love it! I also love seeing both of your lovely faces. What a beautiful story and an always-timely reminder.
Congratulations Victoria! May all your dream comes true…
This video is GREAT. It shows the the true love and simplicity of you and Steve. You are celebrities now…
Thanks Hashim!
Ah, so lovely to see both of your shining faces again!!! I loved reading about the Austin story at the time and was so happy that your boss was on your side. Sending lots of love! xx
Lovely to hear from you! Sending lots of love to you too x
Fantastic. I remember the blog of the story, of course, but lovely video retelling! And for Lonely Planet.. woohoo!
Wow great work! I could never image being asked by a company i’ve held in such esteem for so long to ask me to work for them…. Congratulations again and looking forward to see if they ask you to do more!
Thank you!