The elusive Aurora Borealis. It’s a phenomenon that almost everybody would love to see in their lifetime. When we say Northern Lights most people think that they have to go to Iceland to have a chance of witnessing the magic of the sky lighting up – but there is another destination which will give you […]
Written by Peregrine Travel Centre Team Member Adriana. If you’re after a relaxing, fun and breathtaking experience – sailing around the beautiful coast of Croatia is for you! It seems to be a popular travel option, with most people trying to fit this amazing experience into their European itinerary, and there’s good reason why. I […]
Original blog post featured on The Journal by Intrepid Travel, by Rebecca Shapiro. Intrepid love getting under the skin of a place: finding out what makes it tick, seeing where the locals hang out, and absorbing all the history and culture that they possibly can. That said, it’s human nature to fall a little bit […]
Original blog post featured on Peregrine Wanderer, by James Shackell. In 1948 Costa Rica made a choice, to stand down their army and channel that money into useful things like education, healthcare and the environment. Nearly 70 years later, the gamble has definitely paid off. On the downside, if neighbouring Panama and Nicaragua ever decide […]
Nestled in the Indian Ocean lies an island full of natural and amazing wonders – often referred to as ‘the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean’. Christmas Island is an Australian external territory, although it lies only 350km south of Java, Indonesia. The island is home to breathtaking rainforests and a unique range of wildlife species. […]
Original blog post featured on The Intrepid Journal, by Harris Newman. Traveling through Thailand, you’ll see buildings of one-bedroom apartments that house families of four, then turn the corner to see a string of high-rise condos that cost millions. You’ll see Buddhist temples just down the block from some of the raunchiest go-go bars. You […]
Original blog post featured on The Journal by Intrepid Travel. There’s being a traveller, and there’s being a responsible traveller. As you’d imagine, there’s a big difference between the two. From the way travellers interact with local people, to the way they behave and where they spend their money – there’s a lot to consider. […]
Original blog post featured on The Intrepid Journal, by Kirsty Fanton. Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world and with the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and buttery croissants available on every corner, it’s not hard to see why. But you know what? There’s so much more to France. If you’re looking to […]
One of the best parts about travelling around the world is being able to taste and experience local delicacies and traditional food. Just because you don’t eat meat, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on these experiences! Here’s a great blog post about 7 of the best destinations to visit if you are a […]
When you talk with your friends about your dream holiday and where you would love to travel, we bet the words ‘European River Cruise’ rarely leave your mouth. Most people would think that type of holiday isn’t really for young people or is a boring way to experience Europe – but we’re here to tell […]
Original post featured on Geckos Tales, by Bridget Kapinus. Southeast Asia is a traveler’s dream. It really does have all the ingredients you could want in a trip abroad: stunning beaches, dirt cheap food, buzzing cities, and enough temples and ruins to leave you cultured for life. It’s no surprise it’s popular. We can pretty […]
Original post featured on The Journal by Intrepid Travel, by Rebecca Shapiro. Lazing on a beach, gazing in wonder at the deep blue sea. Strolling through narrow, cobbled streets, ones you’ve been dreaming of for months. Tucking in to a feast for dinner, fish so fresh it would’ve been caught that day… Europe’s islands offer […]
Original blog post featured on The Journal by Intrepid Travel, by James Shackell. If all you knew about the Arctic was that it’s freezing and often completely dark, you’d be forgiven for choosing, say, Tahiti, for your hard-earned holiday time. It’s sunny and warm and it’s got those little coconuts with umbrellas in them (gotta […]
A tradition that began 384 years ago in the midst of the feared plague. Residents of the town of Oberammergau, Germany attempted to protect their town from this awful disease by not letting anyone in from the outside world. One young man managed to get through, with the plague, and within three weeks 84 residents […]
In the city of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina sits the Stari Most bridge. Crossing the Neretva river and connecting the two cities, this bridge originally stood for 427 years before it was destroyed during the Croat-Bosniak War and then rebuilt in 2004. 16-year-old boys would jump off the bridge into the river, the 24m […]
What’s one of the best things about travelling? Tasting amazing local food and drinks of course! Getting a taste for a destination through trying one of their traditional dishes is the perfect way to immerse yourself in a new culture and bring home memories, new recipes (and potentially a few extra kg’s) to always remember […]
Original blog post featured on Peregrine Wanderer, by Tim Edwards. Humans have a complicated relationship with flatness. We often find it boring, but flatness has built the modern world and opened it up for travel. Flat roads and railways whizz us from A to B at speeds unimaginable to our Medieval peasant ancestors who trudged […]
For most people, their wedding day is one of the most important and special days in their lives. You’ve met the man or woman of your dreams and you’re planning to spend the rest of your lives with them and celebrate this commitment with your family and friends. After getting engaged, the planning of this […]
Written by Peregrine Travel Centre Team Member Cathy. Much of my childhood was spent on the west coast. Each summer holidays I would visit with my great grandmother and great aunts and uncles in Port Lincoln and stay on a relative’s farm in Port Neill. But let’s just say it has been a really really […]
Original blog featured on The Journal by Intrepid Travel. They’re the ones who know every backstreet bodega and ridiculous noodle bar, who sort out your Tokyo shinkansen and keep you safe on Kilimanjaro. They’re the first up in the morning and the last in bed at night. Owners of the big smiles, and the best […]
