Universal Traveller is a luxury wellness travel platform for modern travelers who want their journeys to restore their energy, elevate their well-being, and support the way they live.
Founded in 2010, the platform has evolved from an adventure-driven travel blog into a global editorial destination for luxury wellness stays, transformative retreats, active escapes, and modern longevity travel. Every hotel we review, every destination we highlight, and every story we publish is shaped by one guiding question:
Does this place actually make you feel better?
If you care about design, atmosphere, sleep, recovery, movement, and meaningful experiences as much as you care about beautiful hotels, you’re in the right place.
Why Wellness Travel Matters
Travel used to mean escape: new cities, new hotels, new highs. But fast itineraries, constant movement, and “always on” lifestyles eventually catch up. Jet lag, exhaustion, broken routines, and burnout, even in beautiful places.
Modern luxury travelers want more.
They want trips that support their body and mind, not drain them.
They want thoughtful hotels, slow mornings, intentional design, restorative rituals, and spaces crafted to help them reset.
That’s the heart of Universal Traveller — travel that leaves you feeling better than when you arrived.
Our Mission
Our mission is to redefine modern luxury travel by making well-being the new benchmark for an exceptional journey.
Our Philosophy: Luxury You Can Feel
We believe luxury isn’t only marble bathrooms or endless amenities, it’s how a place makes you feel:
- Does your sleep improve?
- Does your nervous system settle?
- Does the design help you breathe deeper?
- Do you return home more balanced, aligned, and energised?
If the answer is yes, it belongs on Universal Traveller.
Why trust Universal Traveller
- 230+ nights stayed & reviewed
- First-hand stays across 60+ cities
- 100% transparency on hosted stays
- No partner receives editorial control
- A global network of wellness, design, and travel experts
Meet the founder: Tim Kroeger
Tim Kroeger is a Luxury Wellness & Active Travel Specialist.
He has visited more than 110 countries, reviewed hundreds of luxury hotels and retreats, and collaborated with leading wellness resorts, medical wellness clinics, and travel brands around the world.
After years of fast-paced travel, extreme schedules, and creative burnout, Tim rebuilt his life around well-being, performance, and intentional travel. Today, based in Bangkok, he explores the intersection of:
- luxury hospitality
- wellness & recovery
- performance travel
- and emerging longevity experiences
His mission: to help travelers transform their journeys into pathways for feeling better, living healthier, and moving with purpose.
Contributors
Universal Traveller is powered by a global network of writers, reviewers, and industry experts who bring their own regional and thematic expertise to the platform, always through the lens of luxury, wellness, and intentional travel.
Mel Healy, Luxury Hotel Reviewer
Mel is a freelance writer, editor, and content whizz. She specializes in travel, lifestyle, and everything in between. She regularly contributes luxury hotel reviews to Universal Traveller.
Danielle Phyland, Luxury Hotel Reviewer
Danielle is a freelance travel writer and tourism strategy consultant focusing on adventure, luxury, and wellness travel in Australia and abroad. She has an affinity for solo travel and exploring regional areas, creating content to share with all willing travellers.
Cameron McIntyre, Luxury Hotel Reviewer
Cameron curates personalized journeys that reflect each traveler’s unique interests, from luxury escapes to off-the-beaten-path adventures.
You?
Are you passionate about luxury travel? We’re seeking contributors who can share their unique hotel stays and experiences on Universal Traveller.
Partner with Tim Kroeger
We collaborate with:
- wellness, lifestyle, and design-driven brands
- luxury hotels and wellness resorts
- active and performance travel brands
- longevity and medical wellness clinics
- tourism boards and destination partners
Learn more: For Hotels & Brands
Get in touch.
Interested in partnering with us to connect your brand with the Tim Kroeger community?
Reach out to info@universal-traveller.com to explore our tailored partnership packages.
