We’ve all felt it. That feeling where you reach into your bag, your pocket, or your cupholder, and you realize you’ve forgotten your phone. The initial reaction is of course panic. Mostly around the “what-ifs”...
What to Expect in a Traditional Turkish Bathhouse
I have this philosophy when I travel that I should never turn down an opportunity that comes my way. Try new food. Jump off scary cliffs. Swim in croc infested waters. Swing from the trees....
Intrepid Travel vs. On The Go Tours: Which Operator is Right For You?
Thinking about booking an epic tour but having trouble deciding between two operators who offer seemingly similar trips? Lucky for you, both Intrepid and On The Go Tours have a fantastic selection of trips to choose from, and we're...
Four Tips for Staying Healthy on the Road
Traveling is all about taking you outside your comfort zone and shaking up your normal, day-to-day rhythms. And that’s generally a great, very positive side of travel – except when it comes to your regular...
The Lure, the Intrigue of Cafe Culture
Why do so many of us love going to cafes so much? My theory used to be that cafes offer a feeling of home away from home and an office away from an office. We...
Six of the Best Countries for Vegetarians Who Love to Travel
We all love travelling but no one likes walking endlessly in search of a vegetarian friendly restaurant, especially in a foreign place where you don't speak the language! While I'm not a vegetarian, my significant...
Eating Your Way Through Morocco
I recently jumped on my first group tour ever - my destination of choice being none other than magical Morocco. Why Morocco you ask? I've always wanted to travel to this North African country for...
How Well Do You Know Aussie Slang?
If you're reading this, chances are you speak English. But did you know that (not unlike many other languages from around the world) English can be spoken differently depending on where you are? Take Australia...
A Perfect Day in San Sebastián
If you haven’t been to San Sebastián, or perhaps you’ve never heard of it, now is the time to add it to your bucket list. Whether you make it there during the peak of summer...
Where to Go in Europe When Life’s Being a Real Beach
We all have “those” moments, the kind where you spill coffee down your shirt en route to an important meeting or sleep through your alarms the morning of an exam. Let’s face it, life can...