Jo is a keen traveller and sports person, and thrives on outdoor adventures and exploring new landscapes and cultures. She has a Masters Degree in Tourism Management and has in more recent years specialised in Health and Safety, including for overseas expeditions. Jo has enjoyed cycle tours all over the world, the most challenging and spectacular was probably around Nepal.

She also loves hiking, sailing, skiing, tennis, squash and flying light aircraft. Some of her favourite trips have included cross-country skiing and ice climbing in Finland, cycling and rafting in China, backpacking in India and hiking in Oman.