Meet our Adventure Specialists
Our Islington crew have some amazing travel tales to share with you - read more about their travel experiences...
simon
I was born with itchy feet, an inherited genetic condition for which I blame my mother! Within 3 weeks of gracing this planet I was off travelling with my family and I haven't stopped since; in fact my time here in London is the longest I've ever stayed in one place (coming up to 4 years now, wow!).
I've lived in every state of Australia, backpacked throughout South East Asia, spent 3 months in Mexico and now I'm using the UK as the perfect base for exploring Europe: France, Germany, Austria & Italy have all been visited with many more to come. Oh, and I've also travelled with Intrepid to Nepal, Egypt and Turkey in the past 3 years... So come into the store and let's talk travel (I know a thing or two about it).
becs
I guess my love of travel was initially born from wanting to do things to annoy my parents. 'No Dad, I'll be fine backpacking through Africa on my own, honest!' After a couple of years spent living, working and travelling through Australia, (where I discovered my love for Intrepid whilst working in the Brisbane store), New Zealand and the Pacific; and spending a fabulously decadent amount of time traversing the depths of Asia, including 14 hour bus journeys through Burma, terrifying light aircraft journeys in Borneo, and accidental duck's feet in China, I have now settled for talking about travel as much as I daydream about it at our cosy shop in Islington. So come on, indulge me, and I'll help you narrow down your options! Oh, and I've still not backpacked solo through Africa, don't worry Dad!
rachel
As a kiwi it's traditional to do an OE (overseas experience) in your early twenties. I've always been a precocious one so instead I first left the country at 4 and of course once you have the bug, you stay bitten!
One of the hardest travel questions to answer is 'What's the best country you've been to? But I think that I've got it down to 3, no better make that 5:
Namibia - a land of Sand, Seals & Schnitzel burgers - an ex-German colony where you can get amazing chocolate cake in a little country town yet just up the road you can play with cheetahs at the local campsite.
Iran - known for its oppressive regime yet they have to be the most welcoming & genuine people I've ever met.
Zimbabwe - rafting, tracking rhinos/lions, helicopter flights in Vic Falls & people who have nothing but whose generosity is unstinting.
New Zealand - I may be biased but it has the most stunning & varied landscapes, plus you can always find someone to have a beer with while you admire the view.
Thailand - Stunning countryside, friendly people and the food - it's out of this world!!!
From family trips around NZ, Disneyland & the Cook Islands, my own independent trips to Iran, India & Europe to tour leading in East Africa & the Middle East, no travel experience is the same yet they all change you, even if in only the smallest of ways.
Kelli
I spent my first 3 years of travelling in the USA - I have a huge fondness for New York. I arrived home and decided that I needed more - the travel bug had well and truly taken a chunk out of me!! I spent the next 6 years working for a tour operator overseas, spending most of the time in Spain and her islands and also the Caribbean. Working back in the UK organising everyone else's trips proved too tempting - so off I went again and spent a year and a half trekking through the depths of Africa, the jungle of Asia, the beaches of Australia and the remoteness of Indonesia. I realise I have been blessed to have experienced so many places and such wonderful people - I can never get enough of learning about culture and history and hope I can share what I have learnt with you - so come on, what are you waiting for?
Matt
Everyone always jokes about being bitten by the travel bug but you should not mock this as it is a serious and awesome thing! I have travelled around of the world and taken many trips - one cut short due to an accident in Texas where I broke my leg, but that didn't put me off. The Texans sure can party. Three of my best loves are South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand. I have also taught English in Bali which is one of the best experiences of my life. Whether you want to trek to Everest Base Camp, go diving in Koh Tao or just take in the awesome sights of New Zealand, we will be able to create the perfect trip for you. So come and chat to me in Islington and we can plan your life changing travel ideas.
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