Intrepidtravel Stories

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.

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.

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

A romance writer is dumped at the airline check in counter on her way to a tropical elopement. A first class upgrade barely helps as she sobs into her champagne, wondering how this plot twist in her story will end. As if on cue, new inspiration lands in her lap...

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

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.

A nostalgic, vivid memory of annual family trips to Puerto Rico, as told through the eyes of a child who felt truly at home on the island.

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

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.

What California means to me.

Kiara Kumar never planned to fall for anyone-not after everything she'd been through. Moving to Australia was supposed to be a fresh start, far from scars, secrets, and the shadow of her past. But then came Zayden Dawn: the rich, reckless Asian-Australian boy with a smirk that saw right through her. He wasn't supposed to care. She wasn't supposed to let him in. But feelings don't follow rules, and neither does fate. Just when Kiara starts believing in second chances, her world flips again-with an arranged engagement, a heartbreaking choice, and a betrayal that might cost her everything. Now, torn between duty and desire, loyalty and love, Kiara must decide: Is she willing to lose herself for the life others chose for her? Or is she finally ready to fight for the one thing that was never part of the plan-her own heart? Because when hearts mislead... someone always ends up lost.

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.

A Chance Encounter, A fleeting moment, a piercing gaze. When two strangers lock eyes at a railway station, their connection sparks an unforgettable journey. Will fate bring them together ? My first book Love Track with a little change.

[SHORTLIST WINNER FOR INTREPID TRAVEL COMPETITION] Ayla Rao has spent the last three years falling for a boy she's never met-her charming, flirtatious, and incredibly sweet Costa Rican pen pal, Sebastian Vargas. So when she wins her college's writing contest-and with it, a once-in-a-lifetime, all-expenses-paid trip to Costa Rica-she finally gets the chance to meet her online crush and the boy behind the letters & calls. From plans of chasing waterfalls and soaking up sunshine to exploring the vibrant culture of Costa Rica together, Ayla is swept into paradise. But is it just a temporary escape, or the start to something more? --- A submission for the Intrepid Travel Competition because the world is meant to be celebrated, seen, and experienced :) Here's to Pura Vida - Pure Life. Traveling is huge to me and I'm so grateful for this opportunity!

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.

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.

A covenant made by a mother and the river goddess long forgotten comes back around to all female offsprings of the lineage. Can a promise be broken? or will the covenant be honoured? Find out in this masterpiece ✨️

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.

Finding a Home in Japan

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.