Intrepidtravel Stories

I'm an adventurous soul on a mission to explore all 63 national parks. My passion lies in crafting short stories and sharing personal photographs that capture the essence of these remarkable journeys. Through my words and images, I strive to convey the beauty of nature, the thrill of exploration, and the pure joy of discovery.

Her mother's photographs captured the world in stunning detail, yet her most treasured image was a blurry mess. Years after her death, her daughter journeys to Iceland to uncover the secret behind that flawed picture, a quest that leads her to unexpected discoveries about love and memory.

It is the first part of the Series, The Seasons. A girl with many secrets meets a boy who is an open book. He changes her. She falls in love with him. It's that simple. Baarish. RAIN. The season of love. As it washes away the city, it gives new meaning to its beauty. Baarish is the beginning of some stories. Some stories end at its advent. Some wait for a new start. It strums at the heartstrings. But squeezes the heart with despair too. Rain is beautiful. But why is it still so painful? It is my first book. I hope you will like it.

A chance luggage mix-up at the airport sets off a whirlwind romance between two solo travelers as they navigate the magic, mayhem, and meaning of Marrakesh - where love arrives when you least expect it. Lena Marquez didn't plan on falling in love. Fresh out of a breakup and burnt out from her job, she books a solo escape to Marrakesh to rediscover herself - not someone else. But when a luggage mix-up at the airport puts her face-to-face with Kai Whittaker, a charming New Zealander with a guitar and a reckless smile, her quiet itinerary is turned upside down. Thrown together by coincidence and curiosity, the two wander through the maze-like medina, sip mint tea in sun-drenched riads, and share stories under a thousand desert stars. As walls slowly fall and feelings bloom, Lena must confront the fear that led her to Morocco in the first place: what if the life she's running from is exactly where love is waiting? But when misunderstandings threaten to pull them apart, Lena and Kai must choose to return to the safety of solitude, or risk their hearts for something real. A story about lost luggage, unexpected love, and the beauty of finding yourself while getting lost somewhere else.

Brian is alone with a new stranger-family, when he is suddenly tempted by fate to push himself to new extremes! Now he's caught in a cleansing fire and what emerges only destiny will decide.

In the midst of a diabolical plot made by the Decepticons, Bumblebee gets transported into the world of Tangled! Now transformed into a human with no memory of his status as an Autobot, he befriends Rapunzel on her best day ever.

What if the longest flight of your life turned into a journey back to yourself? When Hannah Kim-a half-Korean, half-American woman-books a one-way flight to Korea, she's chasing something she can't quite name. In the quiet ache of loss and transition, she seeks connection to the country her mother loved but she barely knows. Seated beside Jinwoo, a kind and enigmatic Korean man returning home from Boston, Hannah finds not a whirlwind romance, but something better-slow-burn connection, shared silences, and a rediscovery of identity. "Thirty-Seven Hours" is a tender, introspective love story about what we find when we leave everything behind-and how a single seat on a plane can change your entire path

Devon sets out on a quest to find and meet her estranged Dad, who settled in Key West after her Mom left him there over 20 years ago. He didn't even know she was pregnant when she left! He doesn't even know Devon exists! Robert Bragg, has been a mainstay on the island as a working musician, playing every bar and hotel gig from Duval Street to Sunset Pier. Now that she's 21, Devon is ready to find what has been missing. Seeking to fill that empty space she feels inside. Heading out on her own, from Atlanta to Miami to Key West, she is determined to find her Dad. "Hey, Key West is only 4 miles long and 1 mile wide, how hard can it be?" she mused, but has no idea how her life is going to be changed forever!

Step into the Adirondack High Peaks through my eyes. Join me on this incredible mountain journey, where every trail, every climb, and every summit tells a story of adventure, challenge, and discovery.

Join West & Raine as they journey through Bali, Indonesia on a life-changing trip in this Liz Plum story written in partnership with Intrepid Travel. Enter the #IntrepidTravel contest for your chance to win the experience of a lifetime!

Entry for the #IntrepidTravel Contest Short excerpt of a meet-cute between an American tourist and a French traveler at a quaint bookstore in Paris

Destiny Encountered is a heartfelt story of love that defied distance, time, and global upheaval. When a chance introduction through her cousin brought two lives together across continents, a three-year penpal friendship grew into a deep connection. After years of letters, laughter, and longing, a life-changing journey was made to finally meet in person and begin their life together in marriage. But fate wasn't finished testing them. The tragic events of 9/11 shut the skies and delayed their reunion, forcing them apart once more for four long years. Through handwritten words, unwavering hope, and quiet strength, Destiny Encountered is a powerful tribute to connection, courage, and the belief that some love stories are written across miles-and meant to last.

Terri was so excited how the flight when it took humor out it place when coming to Michigan.

My journey to the Seven Wonders of the World began in Rome, standing beneath the arches of the Colosseum. Being there made history feel real. Then I traveled to Rio de Janeiro, where I saw Christ the Redeemer looking out over the city. That was the moment I knew-I wanted to see them all. Two wonders down. Five more to go. Now, I'm on a quest to visit the Seven Wonders of the World. Not just to check them off a list, but to experience each one and the stories they hold. Still to come: • Petra in Jordan • Machu Picchu in Peru • Taj Mahal in India • Chichén Itzá in Mexico • The Great Wall of China Each place will bring a new adventure, a new lesson, and a story worth telling. This is my journey-one wonder at a time.

It was raining_not the loud kind of rain, but the gentle whisper that soaks quietly into her skin. Aarna stood at the exit gate of Inchon airport, holding her bag in one hand and her phone in other, where Google Maps blinked uncertainly at her. Aarna - a writer, a collector of love stories from every corner of the world. And now, for her latest project, she had come to South Korea - chasing stories, chasing inspiration. Bus as she gazed at the unfamiliar skyline blurred by mist and rain, her heart fluttered with something more than just curiosity. Maybe it was the beginning of something she couldn't yet name. "Is this a dream or real?" She whispered to herself, the damp air catching her words like secret. Just a few feet away, camera flashes burst through the mist. A frenzy fans swarmed around another arrival - MIN-JOON. Hidden behind a hoddie and face mask, the global sensation slipped through the chaos, unnoticed by Aarna. In a blink, he vanished into a sleek black van, the noise trailing after him like an echo. Two stranger. One grounded, the other floating in a world of fame. One just arrived, wide-eyed and drenched in possibility. The other, used to disappearing. But fate doen't need permision. And Aarna - the woman who writes about love - is about to live her own story.

A masked musician encounters a fan who seems to know more about him than he does himself. In an effort to keep his identity a secret, he gives in to this girl's every request, no matter how bizarre.

When traveling photographer Isla Langley stumbles into the quiet Dutch village of Giethoorn, she's chasing light, beauty, and something she can't quite name. She never expects to meet Theo-reserved, rooted, and seemingly content in a life far simpler than her own. Their connection is instant, like sunflowers turning toward the sun, but love between two strangers with different lives isn't so simple. As seasons change and distance threatens to pull them apart, Isla and Theo must decide whether love is worth bending for-or if some hearts are meant to roam. Told with tender prose and rich emotional depth, Sunflowers and Strangers is a story of serendipity, self-discovery, and the kind of love that grows even when you're not looking.

Girl at Sea is my reflection on finding a home away from home during my months working at sea. #IntrepidTravel

How does it feel to belong everywhere-and nowhere? Between Two Worlds is a collection of short stories that explore the wide range of human experiences. Each chapter is an ode to being human-to the silent battles we fight, the stages we pass through, and the emotions that define us. Because no one can truly prepare you for the struggles you're called to face: the loneliness, the frustration, the inner conflicts. Yet the true beauty of humanity lies in its imperfection. From moving to a new country, to becoming a mother, to grieving a loss that shakes your very foundation-these stories remind us that hardship builds character and often becomes the source of our deepest inspiration. So, what are you waiting for? Dive into the stories that echo your own journey, and discover the quiet strength in being beautifully human.

In "We Are the Homeland," Kaj Siab, a Hmong American born in Fresno, journeyed to Laos in search of cultural belonging and understanding. While volunteering as a teacher for rural Hmong students, she reconnected with her heritage, language, and identity. Through heartfelt interactions and personal reflection, she shifted her life path from engineering to education, choosing meaning and cultural restoration over external expectations. The experience affirmed that home wasn't just a place, it was the people and the history she chose to claim as her own.