How about for a dream holiday internationally?
On a yacht, in Croatia this time, would be awesome, or New York.
What's the dumbest thing you've ever done when travelling? My family would say doing a 20m cliff jump in a remote part of south Italy, but I'm pretty sure that award goes to me booking my return ferry from Santorini a month after I was actually getting on.
Thankfully, the ticket guy didn't check my ticket too closely.
Aisle seat or window seat?
Aisle for long haul, window for short haul.
Complete this sentence: I can't travel without ... Offline Google Maps (don't know how my parents' generation did it).
What's the best travel tip you've ever been given?
Go with the flow — don't plan ahead, just move when you want to move and stay when you want to stay.
What was the most memorable meal you've had while travelling? Wings in Edinburgh — it's not that it's groundbreakingly amazing, but it's 79 different flavoured chicken wings, so that was a fun memory with friends.
What's the best thing you've brought back from a trip? The entire Manchester City Football Club merchandise store.
Favourite airport to land at? Heathrow reminds me of the opening scene of Love Actually, which has been a cult classic in my family, so that was pretty special. But to be honest, getting out of the airport is the priority after any flight.
What's the next trip you've got planned?
Off to LA this year for a bit and might take the opportunity to do some travelling around the States. Or maybe a short visit to Melbourne, because I met a lot of cool people from there while travelling last year.
Simon Mead stars in Auckland Theatre Company's new production of Maurice Gee's Under the Mountain, ASB Waterfront Theatre, February 7-21.
