Lauren Uprichard

Travel agent in Cairns, Queensland

Specialising in Culinary, Cultural and Historical travel

Hi, I’m Lauren!

After spending a year solo-travelling, living and working in Italy and exploring Europe, I learned that the best travel balances the experiences we seek out with time to simply enjoy where we are.

Some of my favourite travel memories are watching fireflies flit like glowing fairies through a forest in Puglia, café hopping through Uji while discovering new ways to enjoy tea, and stepping back in time at the Neolithic village of Skara Brae. I believe the best adventures make space for both what you travel halfway around the world to experience and the unexpected moments in between.

That same curiosity shapes the trips I create. I want to understand what makes you nerd out and give you a trip where what you love becomes the thread that guides the journey. I’ll take care of the nitty gritty so you can land ready to enjoy what you came all that way for and return home enriched by what you’ve experienced and discovered.

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Lauren Uprichard, travel agent specialising in culinary, cultural and historical travel

Lauren Uprichard is the perfect travel specialist for travellers who:

  • Love food experiences, history and culture
  • Nerd out over archaeology right through to pop culture
  • Seek out quirky local finds
  • Would happily detour for a tea house, ancient ruin or museum
  • Want a trip built around their personal interests

My Holiday Style

When I’m on holidays, I like to enjoy:

  • Enjoying a slow or loosely planned itinerary
  • Eating street food
  • Eating at the best restaurants and cafes
  • Cooking classes
  • Immersing into the country like a local
  • Shopping at markets
  • Exploring (self guided)
  • Visiting monuments, cultural sights and learning the history
  • Travelling solo
  • Looking for photographic opportunities
Accredited & Industry Recognised

Lauren’s Professional Credentials

  • ATIA accredited logo
  • Matai Fiji Bronze Specialist certification badge
  • Council of Australian Tour Operators CATO Touring Academy Certified badge
  • Italia Travel to Italy Specialist training badge
the moments we never forget

Senses of The World

Travel isn’t just about where you go… it’s what you see, feel and remember.

Here are a few moments that have stayed with Lauren.

Incense Before Sunrise


The smell of thick incense hanging in the early morning air as Buddhist monks chanted their morning prayers at the temple in Koyasan, Japan

When Edinburgh Started Singing

The echoing of bagpipes through Edinburgh as I explored its gothic, fairytale-like streets, surrounded by centuries of history and character.

The Focaccia I Still Think About


The burst of sweet tomatoes and rich olive oil as I took my first bite of freshly baked Bari-style focaccia, warm and fluffy inside with a crispy exterior.

Contact Lauren Uprichard

If you’d like to contact Lauren, please fill in your details in the contact form and they will respond within 2 business days.

They look forward to helping you plan your unforgettable holiday!