Travel Secrets

Travelling with Princess Diana | Sam McKnight, Celebrity Hairdresser

Sep 22, 2025 · 40 min
0:00-40:30

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Legendary celebrity hairdresser Sam McKnight joins Tanya Rose to share his travel secrets this week.

In this episode, Sam shares his poignant experience visiting Pakistan as Princess Diana’s personal hairstylist, recounts his adventures visiting Paris for Karl Lagerfeld’s fashion shows and discusses his unbelievable adventure whitewater rafting across America for a British Vogue photoshoot!

Plus, Sam reveals why Italy is his top travel destination and gives some expert advice for protecting your hair from the sun when on holiday.

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Places mentioned:

  • Ayr, Scotland
  • Blackpool, England
  • Naples, Italy
  • Park Hyatt Milan, Italy
  • Hassler Hotel Roma, Italy
  • Green River, Utah
  • Costa Rica
  • Rio de Janerio, Brazil
  • Brasîlia, Brazil
  • Highgrove, Italy
  • Ibiza, Spain
  • Claridge’s, London
  • Pakistan
  • Taj Mahal, India
  • Sri Lanka
  • Maldives

Chapters

00:00 Intro

04:53 Secret 1: Number 1 travel destination everybody should go to

07:13 Secret 2: Most unexpected travel experience

12:22 Secret 3: Most Over or Underrated travel experience

19:27 Secret 5: Best Food & Drink while travelling

25:50 Secret 4: Number 1 travel tip

31:38 Secret 6: Poignant memory from a trip 

36:14 Secret 7: Special travel photograph

36:53 Outro