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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.

When I returned to Puerto Rico, I felt it in my bones-it might be the last time. But this visit was different. I wasn't just coming home. I was bringing my children back to the place that raised me, hoping to pass on something time couldn't steal. Through familiar streets and fading memories, I showed them where our story began-mango stands, rivers, old houses that still echoed with music and laughter. And in doing so, I remembered who I was before the world got too loud, too fast. This is a story about roots. About the island that never forgets. About what it means to belong-to a place, to a past, to a family. Because home isn't just a place you leave behind. It's the place you carry with you. Forever.

Two strangers, both delayed on connecting flights in Amsterdam, strike up a conversation over spilled coffee and a shared outlet. Lena, a meticulous botanist on her way to a conference in Nairobi, and Theo, a free-spirited musician returning from a gig in Berlin, seem like opposites-but their unexpected layover turns into a whirlwind 12-hour tour of the city. What begins as convenience deepens into connection, and when the final boarding call arrives, they must decide if their brief encounter was just travel magic-or the start of something more.

From childhood dreams of exploring the world to embarking on an unforgettable journey through National Parks across America and beyond, this story is my personal adventure. It's about discovering new landscapes, finding unexpected connections, and growing into the person I always dreamed of becoming. Through every park I visit, I've found a place that feels like home, and I hope my journey will inspire you to chase your own dreams, explore the wild, and embrace the beauty of the world around us.

Prompt Home 2 Away From Home: When your best friend's wedding forces you to confront your biggest fear-flying-you don't expect to fall in love with the destination. But New Orleans has other plans. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is say yes to both your fears and your desires-even if it means trading the safety of solid ground for cotton-cloud skies and the powdered-sugar promises of a city that knows how to love strangers into family.

Alone, homeless, and trapped in an abusive relationship, Dottie's life was a waking nightmare. Until one desperate midnight, a stranger named James offered shelter, a small act of kindness that would irrevocably change her path. As she slowly disentangled herself from the darkness of her past, James's unwavering love and genuine spirit showed her what it truly meant to be safe, cherished, and free. The Midnight Meet Cute is a testament to resilience, the power of compassion, and finding profound love where you least expect it.

A chance to take a trip by himself, Liam Blake makes the decision to go. On this flight he meets Cat, whom just might change his life forever. #IntrepidTravel Writing Contest Entry <3

The first time I felt at home away from home wasn't in a resort suite with towel swans and room service - it was in a sunlit kitchen in Osaka, jet-lagged and barefoot, being handed a steaming bowl of zosui soup by a grandmother I'd only just met. We didn't share a language, but we understood each other through nods and the quiet ritual of food. During my cultural exchange, I rode a hand-me-down bicycle past vending machines and uniformed schoolgirls. I learned to bow, to navigate crowded buses, and to speak with gestures when words failed. That version of me felt anonymous, free, and reborn. Years later in Granada, Nicaragua, I lived another life - waking up to roosters, eating gallo pinto, and joining a family that fed me love as generously as meals. I went to school with locals, danced in twilight squares, and learned what it meant to belong to a place, if only for a season. It wasn't glamorous - but it was real. And realness is what stays. Resort life is fun, but immersive travel transforms you. It's empathy in action - living someone else's rhythm and letting it change yours. Those moments - being taught to use chopsticks in Osaka, or observing Easter in Granada - are burned into memory not for their spectacle, but because I was seen, cared for, and made to feel like family. That's why I want to travel with Intrepid. Not just to explore new places, but to live new lives. To wake up under unfamiliar stars, with my best friend beside me, soaking in the beauty and humanity of a world that's wide, welcoming, and waiting.

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.

After coming out to his powerful Mother, Cade decides to start fresh in a country where he never thought to meet a new face.

Born and raised under Hawaii's golden sun, Mahealani grew up surrounded by the easy rhythm of island life-the scent of salt in the air, the songs of the sea, and the warm embrace of her community. Home was palm trees, aloha spirit, and family gatherings that stretched long into the night. But when rising costs forced her parents to leave their island paradise, they moved to Seattle, chasing the hope of a better future. The gray skies and chill of her new home felt foreign and heavy at first, and she longed for the ocean's voice. Yet in the laughter of her family and the love they carried with them, she found the heart of Hawaii still beating-wherever they were together, home was.

Travel is life-changing - not just for the places you visit or the food you try, but the people you meet along the way. Whether it's a flight-anxious traveler finding comfort in conversation with their charming seatmate, accidental airport encounters that turn into shared adventures, or jet-lagged mishaps that lead to surprise romances, the possibilities are endless.

What California means to me.

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!

This entry is about my first experience in Montreal and Quebec City in Quebec Canada in 2007. Enjoy.

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.

Trip to Australia that has lots to offer! Story is fiction for the travel contest.

Finding a Home in Japan

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Justice for Jeffree Hope is a gripping coming-of-age story about a young musician whose rise to fame is shaken by betrayal, heartbreak, and the ugly side of the industry. When Jeffree's girlfriend steals his music and his rival steals his spotlight, he's forced to confront his deepest wounds-while the world watches. As his career crumbles and secrets come to light, Jeffree must fight to reclaim his voice, his peace, and his purpose. But just when he finds healing through love and music... a shocking family secret threatens to rewrite everything he thought he knew.