Fi Quinn
@fi-q.bsky.social
Content marketing & strategy | Travel writer/journalist, editor, copywriter, tour leader | Ex Google | Bristol | Cheese addict | #travel #ski #cruise #wellbeing #solotravel #midlife
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Fi Quinn
@fi-q.bsky.social
· Nov 19
#RIP Arthur Frommer. I was an editor from 2009 helping expand Frommer's guides in the UK market.
Stingray city, Antigua
Such an amazing experience, snorkelling with stingrays in the Caribbean!
#solostourleader #solosholidays
Such an amazing experience, snorkelling with stingrays in the Caribbean!
#solostourleader #solosholidays
October 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Stingray city, Antigua
Such an amazing experience, snorkelling with stingrays in the Caribbean!
#solostourleader #solosholidays
Such an amazing experience, snorkelling with stingrays in the Caribbean!
#solostourleader #solosholidays
Saharan sand rain clouds over us on Zakynthos today. The whole island now covered in sand. #zakynthos #travwriters
May 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Saharan sand rain clouds over us on Zakynthos today. The whole island now covered in sand. #zakynthos #travwriters
In Amsterdam for the Tulip Festival so we had to try a Tulip Spritz at Majestic on Dam Square. Made with tulip vodka and elderflower, it was a refreshing treat after walking around Keukenhof Gardens. And yes, that's a real tulip!
I love my job!
#tulipspritz #solostourleader #solosholidays
I love my job!
#tulipspritz #solostourleader #solosholidays
April 29, 2025 at 9:23 PM
In Amsterdam for the Tulip Festival so we had to try a Tulip Spritz at Majestic on Dam Square. Made with tulip vodka and elderflower, it was a refreshing treat after walking around Keukenhof Gardens. And yes, that's a real tulip!
I love my job!
#tulipspritz #solostourleader #solosholidays
I love my job!
#tulipspritz #solostourleader #solosholidays
On Feb 8, 1984 (41 yrs ago today) Sarajevo hosted the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, the second time the city took centre stage in world history (1914, Sarajevo was the site of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand that sparked WW I 💥 ✨ #SarajevoOlympics #WinterOlympics #Bosnia 🇧🇦
February 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
On Feb 8, 1984 (41 yrs ago today) Sarajevo hosted the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, the second time the city took centre stage in world history (1914, Sarajevo was the site of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand that sparked WW I 💥 ✨ #SarajevoOlympics #WinterOlympics #Bosnia 🇧🇦
Exploring the Bristol Light Festival with fellow travel writers from the British Guild of Travel Writers! 🤩✨
Highlights are the Disco Heart in St Stephens Churchyard, Bristol Drum n Bass in Quakers Friars and the Bristol sign in Queens Square. #TravWriters #bgtw #visitbristol
Highlights are the Disco Heart in St Stephens Churchyard, Bristol Drum n Bass in Quakers Friars and the Bristol sign in Queens Square. #TravWriters #bgtw #visitbristol
February 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Exploring the Bristol Light Festival with fellow travel writers from the British Guild of Travel Writers! 🤩✨
Highlights are the Disco Heart in St Stephens Churchyard, Bristol Drum n Bass in Quakers Friars and the Bristol sign in Queens Square. #TravWriters #bgtw #visitbristol
Highlights are the Disco Heart in St Stephens Churchyard, Bristol Drum n Bass in Quakers Friars and the Bristol sign in Queens Square. #TravWriters #bgtw #visitbristol
Destinations Show in Olympia. A gaggle of Solos staff and tour leaders. #SolosHolidays #solostourleader
February 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Destinations Show in Olympia. A gaggle of Solos staff and tour leaders. #SolosHolidays #solostourleader
Today, I completed my Powerboat training in Bristol! We cruised out of the harbour, through the lock and along the River Avon, passing under the Suspension Bridge before navigating the Bristol Channel in low vis. 🌊 Next stop: Svalbard! ❄️🚢 #PowerboatTraining #AdventureReady #BristolToTheWorld
January 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Today, I completed my Powerboat training in Bristol! We cruised out of the harbour, through the lock and along the River Avon, passing under the Suspension Bridge before navigating the Bristol Channel in low vis. 🌊 Next stop: Svalbard! ❄️🚢 #PowerboatTraining #AdventureReady #BristolToTheWorld
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For less than a first-class stamp (in the UK), 14 pence more than a pint of milk, a couple of sips of beer in a pub (these days), about half a London bus ride etc etc… read all about a journey round the dusty railways of Spain - on Kindle #bargain! #spain
shorturl.at/UDvNY
shorturl.at/UDvNY
January 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM
For less than a first-class stamp (in the UK), 14 pence more than a pint of milk, a couple of sips of beer in a pub (these days), about half a London bus ride etc etc… read all about a journey round the dusty railways of Spain - on Kindle #bargain! #spain
shorturl.at/UDvNY
shorturl.at/UDvNY
2025 Adventure/Expedition Tour Leading Goals already booked or planned: Powerboat 2 training, Land Rover off roading, Sea Kayaking Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning. Any others that you recommend? #laracroft
January 1, 2025 at 11:27 AM
2025 Adventure/Expedition Tour Leading Goals already booked or planned: Powerboat 2 training, Land Rover off roading, Sea Kayaking Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning. Any others that you recommend? #laracroft
Fancy shopping in the vibrant souks of Marrakesh? 🛍️✨ Here are some photos to inspire you to pack an empty suitcase!
Unique textiles, pottery, spices, leather goods, bags, slippers, handmade lanterns and so much more 🌟 #Marrakesh #ShoppingAdventure #TravelInspiration
Unique textiles, pottery, spices, leather goods, bags, slippers, handmade lanterns and so much more 🌟 #Marrakesh #ShoppingAdventure #TravelInspiration
December 30, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Fancy shopping in the vibrant souks of Marrakesh? 🛍️✨ Here are some photos to inspire you to pack an empty suitcase!
Unique textiles, pottery, spices, leather goods, bags, slippers, handmade lanterns and so much more 🌟 #Marrakesh #ShoppingAdventure #TravelInspiration
Unique textiles, pottery, spices, leather goods, bags, slippers, handmade lanterns and so much more 🌟 #Marrakesh #ShoppingAdventure #TravelInspiration
Feeling festive ... I do like a bit of sparkle and fairy lights 💜🎄🧑🏻🎄🛷🕯️#festivefun
December 19, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Feeling festive ... I do like a bit of sparkle and fairy lights 💜🎄🧑🏻🎄🛷🕯️#festivefun
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There are some really great freelance writing jobs in this week's newsletter. Scotland! 🏴 Design! 🎨 Fashion! 👗 Podcasts! 🎧 Make sure you're subscribed. freelancewritingjobs.substack.com
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December 4, 2024 at 10:30 AM
There are some really great freelance writing jobs in this week's newsletter. Scotland! 🏴 Design! 🎨 Fashion! 👗 Podcasts! 🎧 Make sure you're subscribed. freelancewritingjobs.substack.com
Off to Birmingham for the day from Temple Meads. The station always looks so inviting ...and with purple lights! 💜 #brunelsbristol
December 3, 2024 at 9:01 AM
Off to Birmingham for the day from Temple Meads. The station always looks so inviting ...and with purple lights! 💜 #brunelsbristol
Mmmmm Macaron. Nothing says Christmas like a petit gingerbread macaron. Thanks to Bon Macaron in Five Valleys Stroud.
December 1, 2024 at 6:17 PM
Mmmmm Macaron. Nothing says Christmas like a petit gingerbread macaron. Thanks to Bon Macaron in Five Valleys Stroud.
🎡✨ Views from the Ferris Wheel ✨🎡 🎿☕️ The BGTW Bristol chapter enjoyed mulled wine, prosecco, hot chocolate and churros from our own ski gondola, complete with skis, at the Bristol Christmas Market! #BristolChristmasMarket #HotChocolateJoy #visitbristol #travwriters
November 27, 2024 at 11:03 PM
🎡✨ Views from the Ferris Wheel ✨🎡 🎿☕️ The BGTW Bristol chapter enjoyed mulled wine, prosecco, hot chocolate and churros from our own ski gondola, complete with skis, at the Bristol Christmas Market! #BristolChristmasMarket #HotChocolateJoy #visitbristol #travwriters
The most wonderful time of the year....with the ultimate Christmas light trail in Champagne!!!
Here's my write-up. I'm already planning to go back! Thanks to @andymossack
www.tripreporter.co.uk/epernays-hab...
#epernay #christmaslighttrail #champagne #visitmarne
Here's my write-up. I'm already planning to go back! Thanks to @andymossack
www.tripreporter.co.uk/epernays-hab...
#epernay #christmaslighttrail #champagne #visitmarne
Épernay’s Habits De Lumière. Champagne’s Glorious Festive Illuminations.
Fi Quinn visits Épernay’s Habits de Lumière, Champagne's ultimate Christmas Light Trail
www.tripreporter.co.uk
November 25, 2024 at 9:51 AM
The most wonderful time of the year....with the ultimate Christmas light trail in Champagne!!!
Here's my write-up. I'm already planning to go back! Thanks to @andymossack
www.tripreporter.co.uk/epernays-hab...
#epernay #christmaslighttrail #champagne #visitmarne
Here's my write-up. I'm already planning to go back! Thanks to @andymossack
www.tripreporter.co.uk/epernays-hab...
#epernay #christmaslighttrail #champagne #visitmarne
I've been struggling a bit lately...been at home too long! So looking forward to getting back to Morocco and the Atlas Mountains #tourleader #atlasmountains #walking #hiking
November 22, 2024 at 6:44 PM
I've been struggling a bit lately...been at home too long! So looking forward to getting back to Morocco and the Atlas Mountains #tourleader #atlasmountains #walking #hiking