Intrepid Cities and Cultural locations

Danish Escape and Perfect for a Weekend Break – Copenhagen
The capital of Denmark and home to over one million Danes, Copenhagen is beautiful and friendly city which is big enough to offer any of the advantages of a world …
Visiting Osaka and the Historic Hiroshima
As part of a long weekend stopover after a work trip to South Korea from New Zealand, I took the opportunity to explore Osaka and Hiroshima. I would not spend …
Munnar’s Memorable Tata Tea Plantation
Once my time in Kerala’s west coast town of Kochi had come to an end, my French travel buddy and I boarded a local open-air bus from Kottayam enroute to …
How to Visit the World Famous Petra, Jordan’s Best Attraction
Jordan’s most popular attraction is the UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra, located in the southwest corner of the Hashemite Kingdom. Petra was once the thriving trading hub and capital …
Backpacking through Syria’s Northern Cities and Tourist Highlights
As part of my overland journey from India to Egypt, I would take the opportunity to visit and explore Syria, which in 2009 was stable and peaceful. My Belgium travelling …
Poland’s Warsaw, Krakow, Sopot and the CNH Plant in Plock
It was meant to take 13 hours and three trains to get to Krakow in Southern Poland from our time in the Czech Republic, however, we did have a small …
Israel’s Cultural Heart, Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Near-by Dead Sea
Jerusalem is the capital and largest city in Israel and is holy to three of the world’s great religions (Islam, Christianity, and Judaism) and is considered as one of the …
Singapore and Bintan your own way
Once my time in Penang had come to an end, I left on an overnight bus bound for Singapore the island city-state off southern Malaysia which is a regional global …
Brilliant Barcelona’s Best Attractions
The following are some pictures from a brief trip to Barcelona I made before boarding the Hanjin Brussels, hopefully they may offer you some ideals or inspiration to visit yourself!
Advice for Viewing the Queens Birthday Celebration – Trooping the Colour, Royal Balcony Appearance & RAF Flyby
Trooping the Colour is a traditional ceremony performed by regiments of the British and Commonwealth armies with a long history that originates on the battlefield where a regiment slowly marches their …
The World Famous Wagah Border Closing Ceremony (Between Pakistan and India)
A 45 minute drive by shared taxi from Amritsar (the most convenient way of getting to the border), is the Wagah border between India and Pakistan; site of the world …
Marrakech on a Budget
Little and lasting is better than much and passing. -- Moroccan Proverb
Cruising California’s Los Angeles and San Francisco
Not long after returning to work after a recent trip around the former Yogoslavia, I thought to myself as I stared out the window that 'if I didn't do it now, I …
Intrepid Sleeper Journey to Chongqing
Chongqing lies at the convergence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers (where I would start my Yangtze cruise to the Three Gorges Dam) and is 800km and 16 hours by …
Paris and the Louvre Museum
I have visited the cosmopolitan capital of France on a number of occasions and am always struck by its beauty and monuments. It truly is one of the world’s great …
Oslo Norway’s Capital
When I arrived into Oslo, Norway’s capital, by plane on a warm summers evening I instantly got excited; a different language, scenery, warm air and blondes instead of redheads! I …
A Guide for your Trip to the Munich Oktoberfest – Hints, Tips and Advice
The Munich Oktoberfest is held over 16 to 18 days in the final weeks of September and early October and is regarded as the largest beer fest in the world, …
Ancient Damascus, Surprising Western Yet Draped in History
Damascus (nicknamed City of Jasmine ) is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on earth and on account of its physical location has been a transit point for many …
Awe Inspiring Historic Palmyra, an Ancient Wonder and Treasure of Humanity
Situated near the center of the Syrian Desert, Palmyra - the former desert oasis trading hub - dates from as early as 200 B.C. and thrived for hundreds of years, persisting …
Washington DC – Museum Capital of the World!
Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States of America and the seat of its three branches of government, as well as the federal district of the U.S. The …
Iran’s Must See City – The Eternal Esfahan
No trip to Iran is complete without venturing to Esfahan; Iran’s most scenic city. The central city is awash with beautifully maintained parks delightful hand-painted tiling and a magnificent public …
Visiting the Sacred Hindu City of Varanasi
Varanasi is an historical city in the northern part of India, not far from Nepal that is located on the banks of the holy Ganga (Ganges) River. It is considered …
Jaisalmer and your own Intrepid Desert Camel Safari
It’s common to make your way from Jaipur to another popular far flung destination on the intrepid travellers trail – the desert fort village/town of Jaisalmer. However, it’s a 600km, …
Crossing the Iranian Border to the Middle Eastern Town of Yazd
For over 2,500 years Persia (modern day Iran) has been home to various Empires, including some of history’s greatest, that was until January 1979 when the ‘Glorious Islamic Revolution’ overthrew …
Lao’s Vang Vieng River Tubing and the Capital Vientiane
The next destination on my travels through Laos was Vang Vieng. The bus ride through the mountains of central Lao’s from Luang Prabang proved to be the worse of the …
The German Concentration Camps of Auschwitz I and II (Birkenau)
If you happen to be visiting Kraków or are planning a specific trip to visit Auschwitz then making your way to the Polish town of Oswiecim from Kraków is one …
Beautiful Bath, a Visitors Guide
As part of a summer trip intrepidly travelling around the United Kingdom I had come to Bath as I was enroute to experience the Summer Solstice sunrise at Stonehenge. Bath …
Sights and Delights of Deira, Dubai’s Old Town
Deira is a suburb of Dubai which is located near the International Airport, in the U.A.E. Historically, Deira has been the commercial center of Dubai, but has been losing its …
Partying in Ibiza, Where to Stay, Clubs and What to do
What comes to mind when you hear Ibiza? Sunny summer days, golden beaches and turquoise waters? Partying, super clubs and drugs? Or both? Ibiza is certainly world famous for all …
Amritsar’s Incredible Silk Golden Temple
Sri Harmandir Sahib, informally referred to as the "Golden Temple", is not only a central religious place of the Sikhs, but also a symbol of human brotherhood and equality. It …