As psychologists specialising in travel and wellbeing, we’re committed to offering the media clear, credible, and accessible expertise. Our press features from 2022 to present reflect our ongoing dedication to providing trustworthy and insightful perspectives that help audiences understand the psychology behind how and why we travel.

Podcast appearances

Travel and Mental Health- Dr. Charlotte Russell – The Solo Female Traveler | Podcast on Spotify

School’s out for Summer – Drs Jill Dunbar and Nicola Cann – Psychology in the Classroom | Podcast on Spotify

Press features by year

2022

‘Travel as healing’ published in the Swiss publication ‘Fokus Swiss’ (article in German) –  Reisen als Heilung – Fokus Online

https://mag.lexus.co.uk/how-luxury-affects-your-body-and-mind/

Why does the hot weather affect our mood and what can we do about it? | Metro News

7 tips for overcoming a fear of flying – The Points Guy

‘Off-grid travel is booming, but are we doing it all wrong?. Adventure.com https://adventure.com/opinion-off-grid-travel/

2023

‘Titanic Tourism’ The Independent  Titanic: Inside the surreal, sensitive and occasionally grotesque world of Titanic tourism | The Independent

Spring-clean your life! The Guardian  Spring-clean your life! 20 ways to discard the emotional baggage that’s holding you back | Life and style | The Guardian

I lived in seven countries over three years, I felt homeless and suffered burnout – beware of the hype  https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/digital-nomad-homeless-burnout-beware-hype-2327134

Why mums should go on holiday – without the kids | Metro News

Why the super rich go on extreme tourist expeditions | NationalWorld

‘The milk isn’t exactly the right temperature’: Why hotel guests from hell are getting worse (telegraph.co.uk)

Let’s stick together: how holidays with grown-up children strengthen ties | Family holidays | The Guardian

Snoring, slobs and splitting the bills: 19 ways to holiday with friends – without falling out | Travel | The Guardian

What is ‘Vacation Brain’—and Is It Real? – AFAR

Why I’m Taking A Break From Trying To Take A Break (elle.com)

How To Travel the World with Depression and Anxiety – Travel Tips & Advice | Viator.com – Viator

2024

I’ve travelled the world, but keep returning to this Spanish city (thetimes.co.uk)

How Adventure Helps You Develop an Abundance Mindset (muchbetteradventures.com)

The joys and complexities of planning a group holiday in your thirties | The Independent

How to embrace the pre-holiday high – Breathe (breathemagazine.com)

59 summer problems solved – from sunburn and sweating to wasps and wedgies | Life and style | The Guardian

Here’s How to Avoid Fighting with Your Partner at the Airport (fodors.com)

50 Cringy Childhood Photos That Might Make You Glad Yours Aren’t Online (Best Of All Time) | Bored Panda

Warning over ‘dangerous’ travel trend – nearly six million people plan to try it this summer | The Scottish Sun

7 ways to make travel less stressful (nationalgeographic.com)

2025

I ditched my phone and flew solo to the Caribbean’s ‘honeymoon capital’ | Metro News

Plane crashes can cause anxiety. Here are 7 tips to manage fear of flying – National Geographic

Discover the Ideal Personality Traits for Successfully Moving to France – Connexion France

Can “Grief Travel” Help Transform An Aching Heart? | Vogue

Why do we dress like someone else when we go on holiday? – BBC Travel

How To Make Travel More Relaxing: 9 Tips From Experts – Bustle

How to Say “Yes” to Solo Travel | Shondaland

“I came back stronger to overcome the sadness”: when grief makes you want to leave – Le Figaro

The case for taking the same holiday again and again – BBC Travel

Reverse culture shock: Why returning home after overseas travel can be difficult – Sydney Morning Herald

2026

The best places to escape the British winter, according to people who do it every year – The Telegraph

Why we buy souvenirs (and why we can’t bear to throw them away) | Condé Nast Traveller 

Hanoi’s most popular street could kill you – BBC Travel

8 Benefits of Solo Travel That’ll Convince You to Book a Trip – Reader’s Digest