Category Archives: Tips & Guides

The Best Fraser Island Driving Trip: Going Off Road With an 4×4

Australia’s East Coast is a well trodden path for most backpackers, and Fraser Island is...

Jurassic Coast & Dorset Coast Camping: 2025 Guide

I’m lucky enough to live on the beautiful south coast of England, with places like...

Greece and Mediterranean Cruise P&O: My Honest Review

I think it’s been more than 15 years since I went on a cruise, back...

Bristol Street Art Tour and Gin Tasting For a Microgap in the UK

Bristol is easily one of my favourite cities in England. I’ve been there over 10...

Driving From San Francisco to Mammoth Lakes: Ultimate Guide

If you’ve followed Intrepid Escape for any period of time, you’ll have seen that I...

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3 of the Best Backpacker Islands in Thailand

If you’re finding yourself with a lot of time on your hands (like me) then...

3 Unbelievable Outdoor Adventures in New Brunswick, Canada

For me exploring a new destination is all about outdoor adventure. Like many people it...

Best Hiking in Germany: 3 Trails in Swabian Alb

As an adventure travel blogger, nothing makes me happier than the great outdoors. Be it...

Travelling Solo to Kazakhstan: Turkestan to Almaty

So, I just went to Kazakhstan. I really do not know where to start when...

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Walking the Northern Saints Trails: The Hikes and Highlights

If you’ve followed this website for a while, you’ll have seen plenty of walking and...

5 Places to Visit in the West Macedonia Region of Greece

West Macedonia is a gorgeous region that borders the countries of Albania and North Macedonia....

Incredible Things to do in the Guyana Rupununi Savannah

Incredible landscapes, mind-blowing wildlife opportunities and warm, friendly locals. That should have read ‘spoiler alert’....

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10 Benefits of Group Travel

Ever since the first trip I’ve ever taken, I’ve appreciated the benefits of group travel....

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Iona by P&O Cruises: A complete Guide & Review, plus Things to do Onboard

It’s not often you get a chance to be on a Maiden Voyage. Especially not...

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Bath Uncovered: 10 unique tips not found in your average city guide

When I plan to visit somewhere, like you I research a whole host of options...

Mountains, festivals & stunning city views: This is Salzburgerland, Austria

There’s something about Austria that’s always appealed to me. I’ve loved every trip I’ve taken...

Barcelona Weekender: 3 days in the Catalan Capital

Barcelona is another European city made hugely accessible by the rise of budget airlines, yet...

Skiing and Snowboarding in Alberta, Canada

I first came to Alberta a couple of years ago, in summer, when I compared...

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Southampton to Amsterdam with KLM

It now couldn’t be easier to get to Amsterdam from Hampshire. Southampton Airport is one...

Helsinki Weekender: Things to do in Helsinki, Finland

I recently spent some time in Helskinki to celebrate Finland’s 100th birthday! The capital of...