It was over a year since my last visit to Japan, so having the opportunity to go back and visit an area of the country that evaded me on my last visit was amazing. And with so many things to do in Kobe, Japan, I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed. I spent a few days…
I think it’s been more than 15 years since I went on a cruise, back in early 2000s with family and friends. There are some key things that have stuck with me since. I remember sail away at sunset. I remember waking up excited to get off the ship and explore a new destination. I…
Bristol is easily one of my favourite cities in England. I’ve been there over 10 times, mostly for nights out I must admit. I was at University up the road in Cheltenham and a lot of bands would pass through Bristol. Despite this, I still find more to Bristol on every visit. And this time,…
I’m going to make a wild assumption. Registering for The Great Run Ethiopia is probably not on your bucket list. Not yet at least. Although if you find yourself here, reading this article, you are either interested in the event, in Ethiopia, or interested in running. So, here’s my chance to convince you why it…
Let’s start with one very important fact. Obertauern is the Ski Resort with the best snow depth in all of Austria – No wonder that this is an incredible Salzburg city break! It’s often nicknamed the “home of snow” or Snobertauern, and it’s easy to see why. It’s usually open early in the season and…
It’s one of the United States’ most popular cities, and a gem on the California coast. It was my second visit to San Francisco, so I wanted to go sightseeing in California it in style. First time around was somewhat rushed and I only had a day or two to run around and see the…
If you’ve followed Intrepid Escape for any period of time, you’ll have seen that I love nothing more than a good road trip. It’s all about the flexibility to plan the exact trip you want. Not to mention the open roads, good music, and great company (the latter is not absolutely necessary). So what better…
Would you believe me if I said that before this trip, I have never been to Poland? Let alone Gdańsk and the Pomorskie Region! Sometimes I can’t either. I have so many Polish friends who would be mortified by that statement. The worst part is I’ve known it’s a bit of a sleeping giant in…
You often hear the it’s the people that make a destination. I’ve never found this more true than in Kerala, India. It’s somewhere that can distance itself from the rest of India, often being compared to Sri Lanka. But why? That could be the people, the landscape or the culture. Or perhaps the mix of…
If there’s one thing I love about group travel, it’s meeting like-minded people from all over the world with one thing in common, adventure! This activity-based trip from Intrepid Travel is one of their famous ‘hike, bike and kayak’ offerings. These are 3 things I love, in fact I just did a short triathlon in Winchester…
On my first trip to Oman I had Salalah firmly at the top of the list of places to see. It was always somewhere I wanted to go, top of an incredibly long list of things to do in Oman. It’s a country that’s not that well-travelled, but that’s changing rapidly. Oman is beautiful, and…
It’s no secret that staying fit while travelling and keeping active is difficult! Don’t feel guilty about that. If you want to truly explore a new destination then staying fit just falls down the priority list. Understandably so. Having travelled extensively for 10 years, I’m proud to say I’ve managed to stay fit most of…
If you’re finding yourself with a lot of time on your hands (like me) then this could be the perfect time to research your next trip. So I’ve adapted one of my most popular articles about the 3 best backpacker islands in Thailand. In addition to the backpacker and traveller this article is also useful…
Call me optimistic but now more than ever it feels like the right time to plan the next adventure. Whether you travel to Dominica this year, next year or in 5 years. Bookmark this list for all the reasons you should travel there at some point in the future. Dominica is the Caribbean’s very own…
For me exploring a new destination is all about outdoor adventure. Like many people it is the only way to truly get a feel for a place and experience nature first-hand. It could be hiking or kayaking, or just being on the open road. Outdoor adventure does not come much better than New Brunswick. I…
The state of Alabama, a destination that’s long been on my USA travel hit list was a huge part of our Deep South Road Trip. So what is Alabama known for? Its rich history (in particular, the Civil Rights movement), delicious food, and Southern hospitality – But the best Alabama state parks and waterfalls in…
As an adventure travel blogger, nothing makes me happier than the great outdoors. Be it hiking, cycling or kayaking, if it’s outdoors in nature I’m happy. So, when I was invited to experience the best hiking in Germany in Swabian Alb, I was so excited! I was a guest of Baden-Württemberg Tourism, to explore the…
Cruise Ships around the world share several common features to make them successful; The swimming pools, hot tubs, theatre shows, cocktail bars and fantastic dining options. At least I’d expect all of these with a quality Cruise line like Princess Cruises. These are kind of a given. However it’s the unique features on each ship…
So, I just went to Kazakhstan. I really do not know where to start when I talk about my most recent epic trip. Even the word epic does not do it justice. I had resigned myself to local travel and the odd small getaway. But then, unexpectedly an agency called We Are Komodo contacted me…
My latest UK based outdoor adventure took me to the Viking Coastline of Kent, to explore the outdoor activities on offer for the more active adventurer. This trip was in partnership with Visit Kent, Visit Thanet and Active Ramsgate, who are all very much open for business and welcoming back visitors. Firstly, this was a…