Sam Hopkins

Sam Hopkins

About Sam

Sam is a travel writer and editor who works as the SEO Content Strategist at G Adventures. He has over 13 years' worth of working experience, writing for organisations such as Booking.com, Lonely Planet, Secret Escapes, Secret London, FutureLearn and more. He’s well-versed in SEO too, so he knows what makes a good evergreen travel roundup!

38 articles by Sam

Spook-tacular spots: 12 of the world’s most haunted cities and towns

Spook-tacular spots: 12 of the world’s most haunted cities and towns

Uncover medieval torture vaults, spooky streets, and eerie ghost stories in these twelve haunted destinations around the globe

18-to-Thirtysomethings travel diaries: Ally's first ever tour to lifelong friendships

18-to-Thirtysomethings travel diaries: Ally's first ever tour to lifelong friendships

From a nervous first-time traveller to a confident explorer, Ally shares how group travel helped her find adventure and lifelong friends

Quietcations: 10 dreamy destinations for a digital detox

Quietcations: 10 dreamy destinations for a digital detox

From jungle treks deep in the Amazon to polar expeditions to both poles, these dreamy quietcations are made for switching off and properly escaping the noise

Queer movie filming locations around the world well worth travelling for

Queer movie filming locations around the world well worth travelling for

Discover unforgettable queer film locations worldwide, where cinematic stories inspire extraordinary real-life journeys

Away Games: more than just matchday

Away Games: more than just matchday

Football travel is booming and at Fever Pitch level — and there's never been a better time to experience it than with G Adventures

Canada's national parks: 12 incredible wild spaces to explore from coast to coast

Canada's national parks: 12 incredible wild spaces to explore from coast to coast

From jagged glacial peaks to windswept coastlines, Canada’s jaw-dropping national parks are built for wild, active exploration

Seychelles travel guide: what to see and do in the 'Garden of Eden'

Seychelles travel guide: what to see and do in the 'Garden of Eden'

Discover why our brand-new destination, the Seychelles, is the ultimate secret for hikers, divers, and untamed nature lovers

The Odyssey: 8 locations where Nolan’s epic was filmed

The Odyssey: 8 locations where Nolan’s epic was filmed

From Morocco to Iceland, discover the extraordinary real-world locations that brought Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' to life

Wildlife in the Falkland Islands: where penguins rule the roost

Wildlife in the Falkland Islands: where penguins rule the roost

Meet the Falkland Islands: a wild South Atlantic haven where penguins, seals, albatrosses and whales seriously outnumber people

18-to-Thirtysomethings travel diaries: Milly’s South American adventure

18-to-Thirtysomethings travel diaries: Milly’s South American adventure

Meet Milly, a 25-year-old graphic designer from Aotearoa, New Zealand, who found adventure, friendship and a new sense of confidence travelling through South America with G Adventures

What is Geluxe? Active travel with better beds explained

What is Geluxe? Active travel with better beds explained

Love active adventures and authentic experiences, but prefer plush beds, great food, and comfort after all that? Look no further than Geluxe…

14 fantastic things to do in the Philippines

14 fantastic things to do in the Philippines

White-sand beaches, kaleidoscopic coral reefs, delicious food, and history galore — the Philippines really has got it all

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