Rikki Poynton
- Asia Travel Specialist
- London Office
- Born in United Kingdom
- 10 years' Experience in Travel
I've always been interested in travel from a young age, after several visits to Russia with school and then learning languages in university. After graduating, I moved to Moscow and took every opportunity to travel around Asia and eastern Europe.
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What can you not travel without?
A good restaurant guide. Food is important to me and I like to try the best of what is local.
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What's the best thing you've ever brought back from your travels?
A kitchen knife from Japan. Not only is it beautiful, it's practical as I use it every day.
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What’s the most incredible natural phenomenon you have witnessed?
Bioluminescence in the Andaman Islands. Kayaking at night under a full sky of stars and the water below sparkling blue.
My Favourite Scott Dunn Hotels and Tours
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![RAAS Devi Garh]()
VIEW HOTELRAAS Devi Garh
RAAS Devi Garh just outside Udaipur in India. Beautiful old palace set in a quaint rural village with spectacular views of the Araveli Hills. -
![Exceptional Japan]()
VIEW TOURExceptional Japan
Really varied - combines highlights of Japan with some cool off-the-beaten-track experiences. -
![Six Senses Ninh Van Bay]()
VIEW HOTELSix Senses Ninh Van Bay
Beautiful beach, great service, private pool villas and really accessible yet feels remote.
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