No, you won’t find (m)any cheesy travel quotes here – just a few hard truths and the motivation you need to get one step closer to an unforgettable adventure.
There’s a tipping point with travel research. Careful consideration of where to go, what to do – and when – can take a trip from OK to EPIC. But linger too long on the ‘planning’, or let those pesky doubts and nerves creep in, and the ‘doing’ may never happen.
TL;DR? Just GO!
- Firstly, you deserve it.
- Secondly, what’s stopping you?
- Waiting for a sign? This is it, literally.
- Just do it!
- Travel is good for your mental health. Fact.
- And your physical health, too, if you do it right.
- Connecting with strangers can restore your faith in humanity.
- Plus, travel can be a real force for good.
- And it’s never too late to start.
- Or too early, for that matter.
- Not sure if group travel’s your thing? Don’t knock it til you’ve tried it.
- Group trips can help you avoid travel planning overwhelm.
- Isn’t it time you got out of your comfort zone anyway?
- Procrastination won’t add stamps to your passport.
- Culture shock might teach you something.
- You might make a friend (or ten).
- Or flourish in your new-found anonymity.
- Whatever – being somewhere new looks good on you.
- Three words: Main. Character. Energy.
- A change of scene could give you the perspective you need.
- In fact, it could completely change your life.
- You only live once.
- Tomorrow isn’t guaranteed.
- It’s time to carpe that f*cking diem.
- The zodiac compels you. Don’t fight it.
- No one else is gonna make this happen for you.
- Haven’t you had enough of doomscrolling?
- Your couch has seen enough of you this year.
- Flex that 250-day streak and make Duo happy by chatting with a local in their lingo.
- Netflix will still be there when you get home.
- Your friends aren’t going anywhere…
- Unless you’re taking them with you? Friends trip!
- You’ve gotta get those plans out of the group chat.
- Or you could take your mum – that might be fun.
- You can get a house-, plant- or pet-sitter.
- Your cat won’t miss you anyway.
- And dogs are VERY forgiving.
- As for the kids, it’s your duty to be their role model.
- And you’ll be their favourite parent if you take them with you.
- Your inbox can wait.
- Reorganising your junk drawer can wait.
- That cute barista you flirt with can wait (if they don’t, they’re not worth it).
- You can’t put ‘almost went to Peru’ on your Hinge profile.
- And you won’t need dating apps if you meet the love of your life in Nepal.
- You could even get married on a group trip, if you want. Just sayin’.
- Group trips make good honeymoons too, believe it or not.
- Either way, who doesn’t want a few more stories to tell the grandkids?
- Imagine you’re 90 and you’ve travelled back in time to meet your younger self. Wouldn’t you tell them to book the damn trip?
- Nobody on their death bed says, ‘I wish I’d worked more’.
- It’s about memories over material wealth. Every time.
- So. Look at me in the eyes. No more ‘what ifs’.
- None except for… what if it’s everything you hoped for – and more?
- Imagine yourself there, right now. How do you feel? EXACTLY.
- Booking is the hardest part. Just close your eyes and hit the button.
- The truth is there’s never ‘a perfect time’.
- The time is now.
- I promise you absolutely will not regret it.
- But honestly, you might regret not going.
- And if not now, when?
- This might be the moment everything changes. For good.
- This might be the trip that makes you feel like you again.
- That heals your heartbreak.
- That sets you on a new path.
- That shows you what you’re capable of.
- You can do this.
- Intrepid’s got you.
- And the world needs more Intrepid people.
- What’s stopping you, really?
- You know what you want. Consider this the nudge towards actually getting it.
- You’re more ready for this than you know.
- Fear is just your brain telling you you’re on the edge of something meaningful.
- Take the leap. Your future self will thank you.
- I dare you.
- Double dare you.
- Stop second guessing it.
- ‘One day’ doesn’t cut it. That’s an excuse.
- You’re still reading – you clearly need this.
- Trust me. Just book the damn trip.
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