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Meet the people who make us what we are, from members of the Sawday’s team, to owners, travel writers and experts in all kinds of fields. Their passion and knowledge gets poured into the Guides, Journeys and Inspiration articles on Detour.
Sawday's Experts

Nicola Crosse
Sawday's Expert

Ruth Richardson
Sawday's Expert

Nicole Franchini
Sawday's Expert
Nicole works on our Italy marketing, keeps in touch with members and tours the country on the lookout for beautiful new places
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Alastair Sawday
Sawday's Expert

Florence Sivell
Sawday's Expert

Gwen Vonthron
Sawday's Expert

Tessa Holmes
Sawday's Expert

Nicky deBouille
Sawday's Expert

Ellen Sanders
Sawday's Expert

Emily Enright
Sawday's Expert
Ella Perryman
Sawday's Expert

Claire Maguire
Sawday's Expert

Jem Brownlee
Sawday's Expert

Alice Cottingham
Sawday's Expert

Christopher Wilson-Elmes
Sawday's Expert
Guest Experts

Carmen McCormack
Guest Expert

Carolyn Boyd
Guest Expert
Carolyn is one of the UK’s leading food and travel writers and an expert on France. She likes nothing more than telling a good story, packed with expert insight and inspirational recommendations.
View all Carolyn Boyd's ArticlesRosie Birkett
Guest Expert
Corina Buckwell
Guest Expert