Born in Guernsey, Channel Islands Phil's family migrated to New Zealand in 1952. During his 43 Years in the Airline and Tourism industry, Phil's has worked in New Zealand, Solomon Islands and Australia. His travels over the years have taken him to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Japan, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Canada, USA, Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Nauru, Vanuatu, UK, France Germany, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland. In semi-retirement Phil has been involved in Christian Radio in Australia, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Phil, and his wife Diane, have also taught English in China and volunteered at the Sandra Jones Children's Village refuge for abused girls and children in Zimbabwe for 18 months. They reside in Brisbane, Australia.