Sacha Barbato
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Norwich
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Welcome to Travel Counsellors. My name is Sacha.
I started exploring the world as a teenager and I have now visited over forty countries across six continents.
My experiences have included hiking and white water rafting in The Himalayas, skydiving over the Grand Canyon, touring through New Zealand in a motorhome, whale watching off the coast of California, sailing around the islands of Fiji, visiting iconic buildings and temples from the Taj Mahal to the Statue of Liberty. I have also travelled on trains throughout Europe, ferries and cruises around Japan and flights around the world. I have stayed at many of the beautiful beach resorts and hotels in the Caribbean, Mauritius, Australia and across Asia and the Middle East.
Travel has also meant that I have been able to indulge my other passion for wildlife and the natural world. I have been fortunate enough to see the ‘big five’ in Southern Africa, admire many of the world’s birds from the smallest in Cuba (the tiny Bee Hummingbird) to the giant Condors of the Andes. I have watched wild Orangutans in Borneo, Lemurs in Madagascar, snorkelled with giant Manta Rays in Fiji and watched Leatherback Turtles in Trinidad.
Over the last twenty years, I have worked in sales and management with a leading high street agent and now have the freedom with Travel Counsellors to be able to share my knowledge and experience with you, whilst expertly planning your next trip.
I am now based in the rural village of Brandiston in central Norfolk (UK)
One of the many advantages of being a Travel Counsellor is that I am available seven days a week. I can create a bespoke holiday and arrange any trip, from your dream honeymoon, fly-drives in the USA, detailed round-the-world itineraries to a weekend break in the UK or Europe. By getting to know you I can provide an enjoyable, effortless and tailored experience.
From the perfect tailor made bespoke holiday, package holiday or flight only I look forward to hearing from you and to helping you plan your next adventure.
Sacha
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Vietnam Tour - G Adventures 2026
Vietnam had been on my list for years – and after experiencing it first hand on a recent agents’ trip - Organised by G Adventures, it’s now firmly on my list of places I would return to again! It was great to be back in SE Asia .. a continent I love – for food, wildlife, people and culture!
27 Apr 2026 7 min read
Summer 2022 - Dordogne France
To say that the last few years (prior to 2022) have been difficult for anyone working in travel / tourism, is putting it mildly. After 2 years of cancellations, refunds and hardly anyone being able to travel, it has been followed by a surge in people booking flights and holidays! With very little time off, a holiday was well needed, and we returned to a part of France that we love and have visit
17 Aug 2022 3 min read
Summer 2019 - The perfect family beach holiday
Schools have just started, and summer is already starting to slowly ebb away with cooler days and darker evenings. The school holiday season already seems like a distant memory, but it was only last week that I returned from a great two-week family holiday to Mallorca. Before we left, friends had commented on how ‘bad’ the exchange rate is and how expensive everything would seem. Well, we found
04 Sept 2019 5 min read
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Tailor-made for you
Your holiday isn’t just a trip away. It’s a longed-for escape, time to reconnect with loved ones, or a dream adventure you never thought possible. That’s why I take the time to truly get to know you and understand your hopes and expectations, then use my experience, connections and passion for the destination to create a trip that makes those dreams a reality.
Personalised service. Always
When you plan a holiday with me, you’ll be given my personal mobile number from the very first call. I’ll listen to your thoughts and ideas like I would a friend and arrange accommodation, activities, and flights that are all personalised to you. And I’ll share my personal tips and recommendations, so you can experience the true beauty of each destination.
Stress-free travel, and more time for what matters most
I believe your time away should be stress-free, easy, and seamless from start to finish. So, I take care of all the details for you - from ATOL protection, insurance, and flexible payments to access to the myTC app, which keeps everything in one place.
Support when it matters most
If the unexpected happens, you can rest easy, knowing that I’ll handle any last-minute changes, flight cancellations, or disruptions before you even pick up the phone. So you always feel happy, carefree, and ready to make the most of every moment.
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