Important Information

We love travelling the world and sharing real experiences, tips and inspiration along the way. That said, there are a few important legal and practical things we need to cover so everyone knows where they stand. This page brings all of that information together in one place.

About Us

Born to Travel Forced to Work is a travel advisory website specialising in personalised travel counselling services, alongside general travel inspiration, advice and opinions based on our own experiences.

All of the content on this website documents places we’ve been, what we’ve seen and done, things we’ve learned and lessons picked up along the way. Unless you formally engage our personalised travel counselling services, the information we share should be taken as general travel commentary and opinions on personal experience, not tailored advice on where and why you should or shouldn’t travel.

If you choose to engage our travel counselling services, we then provide personalised travel counselling based on your preferences, needs and circumstances, which will be separately agreed. Until that point, we’re simply sharing our journey, insights and opinions as fellow travellers.

You can learn more about us on our homepage.

Privacy Policy

Who We Are

We are Born to Travel Forced to Work, a fully online business. We do not operate from a physical office or public address.

If you need to contact us, the best way is via the Contact Us page on our website or by email at admin@borntotravelforcedtowork.com

All enquiries are delivered directly to our email inbox and we’ll respond as soon as possible.

Website Hosting & Data Collection

Our website is built and hosted using Squarespace, an external website platform provider.

If you simply visit our website:

  • We may collect basic technical information such as your IP address and general location

  • This data is used for website functionality, security and analytics

  • This information is retained for a maximum of 30 days

Contacting Us

If you contact us via our website or email, we may collect:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Any information you voluntarily provide, including details about your travel plans

If you engage our personalised travel counselling services, this information is used solely to deliver the agreed services.

All personal information provided to us is:

  • Stored securely

  • Used only for communication and providing the agreed services

  • Deleted within 30 days of completion of the agreed services

Payments

Payments for our services are processed using secure third-party providers. We do not store or process payment card details ourselves.

We use:

By making a payment, you are also subject to the privacy policies and terms of these providers and we are not responsible for. how they use or store your data.

Third-Party Travel Providers

Our website includes links to external travel providers, primarily Expedia and GetYourGuide. If you click on one of these links, you will be redirected to their website and will then be bound by their terms and privacy policies as follows:.

We are not responsible for how these third-party websites collect, use or store your data.

Data Protection Compliance

Our website can be accessed from anywhere in the world, and we do our best to comply with relevant privacy laws across different countries. There are simply too many regulations to list in one place, but transparency matters to us. If you’d like a copy of any personal information we hold about you, just let us know.

You have the right to:

  • Request access to personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please use our contact form or email us at admin@borntotravelforcedtowork.com

International Travel Advice

We love sharing travel experiences and insights, but international travel conditions can change quickly. Political situations, safety concerns, health risks and security issues can override even the best-planned trips.

Every government provides official guidance to its citizens on where they should and shouldn’t travel, including entry rules, visa requirements and health advice. We will never recommend travelling to a destination that your own government advises against.

If you choose to travel contrary to official government advice:

  • Your travel insurance may be invalid

  • You may have limited or no access to consular assistance

  • In extreme cases, you could be stranded without support

For these reasons, you should always check your own government’s travel advice before booking and again before travelling. Official government guidance typically covers:

  • Whether you should or shouldn’t go to a destination

  • Visa and entry requirements

  • Passport validity rules

  • Vaccination and health advice

  • Local laws, customs and safety considerations

Examples of official government travel advisory services include:

Checking your own government’s travel advice helps ensure you meet all entry and health requirements and can travel safely, legally and with appropriate support if needed. If you hold dual nationality, you should also review the rules of your destination and your government, including how the passport you use to enter a country may affect the consular assistance available to you.