78 reasons to book the damn trip 

written by Emma Sparks August 7, 2025
Take the plunge

No, you won’t find (m)any cheesy travel quotes here – just a few hard truths and the motivation you need to get one step closer to an unforgettable adventure. 

There’s a tipping point with travel research. Careful consideration of where to go, what to do – and when – can take a trip from OK to EPIC. But linger too long on the ‘planning’, or let those pesky doubts and nerves creep in, and the ‘doing’ may never happen.  

TL;DR? Just GO!

  1. Firstly, you deserve it. 
  1. Secondly, what’s stopping you? 
  1. Waiting for a sign? This is it, literally.  
  1. Just do it! 
  1. Travel is good for your mental health. Fact.
  1. And your physical health, too, if you do it right. 
  1. Connecting with strangers can restore your faith in humanity
  1. Plus, travel can be a real force for good
  1. And it’s never too late to start. 
  1. Or too early, for that matter. 
  1. Not sure if group travel’s your thing? Don’t knock it til you’ve tried it
  1. Group trips can help you avoid travel planning overwhelm
  1. Isn’t it time you got out of your comfort zone anyway? 
  1. Procrastination won’t add stamps to your passport. 
  1. Culture shock might teach you something. 
  1. You might make a friend (or ten). 
  1. Or flourish in your new-found anonymity
  1. Whatever – being somewhere new looks good on you. 
  1. Three words: Main. Character. Energy. 
Solo traveller in Morocco giving Main Character Energy
  1. A change of scene could give you the perspective you need. 
  1. In fact, it could completely change your life
  1. You only live once. 
  1. Tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. 
  1. It’s time to carpe that f*cking diem. 
  1. The zodiac compels you. Don’t fight it.  
  1. No one else is gonna make this happen for you. 
  1. Haven’t you had enough of doomscrolling
  1. Your couch has seen enough of you this year. 
  1. Flex that 250-day streak and make Duo happy by chatting with a local in their lingo. 
  1. Netflix will still be there when you get home.  
  1. Your friends aren’t going anywhere…  
  1. Unless you’re taking them with you? Friends trip! 
  1. You’ve gotta get those plans out of the group chat
  1. Or you could take your mum – that might be fun. 
  1. You can get a house-, plant- or pet-sitter. 
  1. Your cat won’t miss you anyway. 
  1. And dogs are VERY forgiving. 
  1. As for the kids, it’s your duty to be their role model
  1. And you’ll be their favourite parent if you take them with you
  1. Your inbox can wait. 
  1. Reorganising your junk drawer can wait. 
  1. That cute barista you flirt with can wait (if they don’t, they’re not worth it). 
  1. You can’t put ‘almost went to Peru’ on your Hinge profile. 
  1. And you won’t need dating apps if you meet the love of your life in Nepal. 
  1. You could even get married on a group trip, if you want. Just sayin’. 
  1. Group trips make good honeymoons too, believe it or not. 
  1. Either way, who doesn’t want a few more stories to tell the grandkids? 
  1. Imagine you’re 90 and you’ve travelled back in time to meet your younger self. Wouldn’t you tell them to book the damn trip? 
  1. Nobody on their death bed says, ‘I wish I’d worked more’. 
  1. It’s about memories over material wealth. Every time. 
  1. So. Look at me in the eyes. No more ‘what ifs’.  
  1. None except for… what if it’s everything you hoped for – and more? 
  1. Imagine yourself there, right now. How do you feel? EXACTLY. 
  1. Booking is the hardest part. Just close your eyes and hit the button. 
  1. The truth is there’s never ‘a perfect time’.  
  1. The time is now. 
  1. I promise you absolutely will not regret it. 
  1. But honestly, you might regret not going. 
  1. And if not now, when? 
  1. This might be the moment everything changes. For good. 
  1. This might be the trip that makes you feel like you again
  1. That heals your heartbreak
  1. That sets you on a new path. 
  1. That shows you what you’re capable of
  1. You can do this. 
  1. Intrepid’s got you. 
  1. And the world needs more Intrepid people. 
  1. What’s stopping you, really? 
  1. You know what you want. Consider this the nudge towards actually getting it. 
  1. You’re more ready for this than you know. 
  1. Fear is just your brain telling you you’re on the edge of something meaningful. 
  1. Take the leap. Your future self will thank you. 
  1. I dare you. 
  1. Double dare you. 
  1. Stop second guessing it.  
  1. ‘One day’ doesn’t cut it. That’s an excuse. 
  1. You’re still reading – you clearly need this. 
  1. Trust me. Just book the damn trip. 

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Would you book the damn trip already?

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