Stories

Viñales stole my heart. From cycling among limestone karsts to horse-riding through tobacco farms, this was my favorite spot in one of my favorite countries.

By going with a group, I knew my transportation would be insured, my activities vetted and my accommodations safe. I felt more confident and safe exploring all the amazing things that Jordan and Egypt have to offer.

Having traveled to over 40 countries and touched every continent, I can safely say that I’m the person I am today as a result of travel. However, it is my experience of travelling to Antarctica with Intrepid that has really left an impression.

There have been many stories written already about La Habana. Mine probably isn’t all that different, except that I’ll start with the ending.

The intriguing stories of Rastafarianism and the origins of humanity, unusual wildlife and the call of the Simien Mountains proved too enticing to ignore.

It’s 4pm in Tokyo and I’m deep underground, a puzzled expression on my face.

While Morocco is a Muslim country and it’s important to respect local dress and customs, it’s also one where women can travel safely and have an incredible experience.

At the end of a recent Hola Cuba trip, I asked a selection of American passengers just two questions: what the highlight of their trip was and what they wish they’d known prior to setting off.

We had one especially grueling seven-hour bus ride but he and I talked the entire time and it ended up only feeling like one.