I have always enjoyed winter and watersports and have turned both into lasting passions, from training to be a lifeguard to running a ski chalet in France. Where possible I have continued to incorporate my interests into my work, which is a great motivator for job satisfaction and I think has contributed to making me an asset to my team. I have also worked on a number of charity projects to help the wider community, from designing gardens, painting murals to offering my editorial and production services for free to the local community. Most recently I edited the first commemorative book in memorial of boy sailors who lost their lives during World War 2. The BBC televised the ceremony marking the release of the memorial book at Liverpool Cathedral earlier this year during the Battle of the Atlantic Memorial Service. I am also a keen traveller and photographer having visited some of the world's most beautiful hidden gems, here are a selection taken from my travels......