Maggie-Joan Haggas is a local tour guide in Manchester, United Kingdom (Great Britain) offering private tours and excursions

In my early 20s I was employed as a Personal Assistant at Director and Managing Director level in Manchester, London and Switzerland.

I have always travelled solo, often hitch-hiking or sharing motor travel costs.

During my late 20s to early 40s I travelled the world, working in Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Italy, Gabon and the Far East.

I also worked as Casino Manager for Spielcasinos Austria aboard Windstar's "Wind Spirit" and "Wind Song" and aboard Cunard's "Sea Goddess".

In 1992 I returned to my home city of Manchester where I opened Manchester's 1st BackPackers Hostel.

I am an Arthur Murray trained Dance Instructor, and I have worked for Saga Holidays as a Cruise Escort.

I am qualified as a Clinical Hypnotherapist with Psychotherapy, a Sports Therapist, a Massage Therapist, an Aromatherapist, a Reflexologist and I hold an NVQ2 in Catering.

In 2012 I qualified as a Green Badge Guide for North East Wales and in 2015 I qualified as a Blue Badge Guide for the whole of Wales.

In 2015 I completed a Foundation Degree in Professional Tour Guiding with Cardiff Metropolitan University.

I am a Walk Leader and yoga practitioner.

I can be reached via Facebook pages: Twisting Trails and Tales (Manchester) and Twisting Trails and Tales (Wales).