Vicky Smith is a U.K.-based writer and photographer who covers group, sustainable and cultural travel. After editing the arts section of a regional lifestyle magazine, she became a freelance travel reporter in 2021, covering a range of destinations for outlets such as BBC Travel, National Geographic Traveller, the Telegraph and the Independent. She joined Forbes as a travel contributor in 2025. Vicky holds a first-class degree in publishing media from Oxford Brookes University, alongside an advanced-level certificate in Spanish language and culture from the University of Salamanca. Follow Vicky for content on inspirational group tours, positive-impact travel, cultural trips and practical advice. And check out www.vickywordsmith.com for more on her work and travels.