Tim Uden is a seasoned professional in the travel industry, with a wide array of experience under his belt. As the CEO and owner of BUG Travel Publishing Ltd, Tim has been responsible for managing hostelcritic.com, the pioneering hostel review platform established in 1997 with a global reach, catering to backpackers and budget travelers.

Tim has also authored several travel guidebooks covering Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. He is highly skilled in various graphic design tools, including Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Dreamweaver.

Furthermore, Tim is the owner of TRAVELGEAR.COM.AU Pty Ltd, an online retailer specializing in travel accessories and luggage for customers in Australia and New Zealand. Tim's company, Travelgear, offers a broad range of products, including electrical adapters, international SIM cards, and a variety of Pacsafe secure travel gear items.

Previously, Tim served as a Managing Editor at BUG Travel Publishing, Graphic Artist/Layout at South Gippsland Sentinel-Times, and Production Support at Lonely Planet.