Matt John - "what happens on tours - stays on tour"

Unfortunately buddy, I don't think so.

There is a sense of excitment when travelling away from home! This is what makes travelling so much fun! Travelling with your best friends makes it even more FUN. Then throw in some free alcohol, some strangers of the opposite sex and suddenly the scenario can lead to temptations that we other wise would never consider at home.

This is what frequently happens when business people, sports people and entertainers travel.

In fact it is amplified as many of these people are targetted by locals due to their high profile and presumed fame (and the X factor!); a company budget and "bigger than life experiences".

This issue is discussed in depth in the book, HOT TIPS for the Business Traveller, as situations arise and temptations occur when travelling that are not present in every day life.

You need to have considered what your actions will be BEFORE confronted with these situations.

The line in the sand needs to be deliniated before you embark on travelling and leave your "every day life".

And if the people facing these tempations are not able to "see the wood for the trees" they need to be TOLD what is acceptable and not acceptable. This way, no one is hurt, suprised or remorseful.

I'm sorry this unwanted attention has fallen apon you Matt and Trish Johns - may you work through it together and hopefully the media will leave you alone soon!

regards Sam