5 experiences that prove Sri Lanka is an adventurer’s paradise
Original blog post featured on The Journal by Intrepid, by Ryan Bolton. Let’s start here: Sri Lanka has it all, adventure-seekers. Remarkable landscapes that take a while for you to register all that you’re seeing. Rich, succulent foods with exotic flavours that dance in the sea breeze. Vast multi-cultural and multi-religious roots. Fun-loving, curious locals. […]
Top 6 Items You Shouldn’t Travel Without
It’s the age-old conundrum deciding what to pack for your impending holiday and no matter how often you travel you never quite seem to get it right! But we travel, and we learn, in the hope that one day we’ll get the perfect balance to our suitcase. Whilst there are the essentials like clothes, shoes, […]
Why everyone should experience a solo adventure at least once in their life
Written by Peregrine Travel Centre SA team member Adriana. I’ve always been fortunate enough to be able to travel with family or friends, even on past group tours I’ve always had at least one friend with me as a travel companion. When the opportunity arose for me to embark on a 15-day Geckos Adventures tour […]
6 of the best beaches in Sri Lanka (and when to visit them)
Original blog post features on The Journal by Intrepid Travel, by Amy Foyster. Sri Lanka is fast becoming one of the world’s hottest travel destinations. The people are incredibly friendly, the food is to die for (I’m looking at you string hoppers and kotthu roti) and there are lots of amazing cultural sites to drink […]
11 foods to try in Germany that aren’t schnitzels
Original blog post featured on Geckos Tales, by Millie Lester. Believe it or not, there’s more to Germany than crumbed pieces of pounded pork fried in oil. Germany is one twelve-paged, double-sided, laminated food menu just waiting to be perused by hoards of hungry travellers, and while Deutschland is globally celebrated for its iconic schnitzel, […]
10 Epic Destinations To Make You Feel Small
Original blog published on The Journal by Intrepid, by Justin Meneguzzi. We all know the world’s a pretty big place, but there are times on the road when the penny drops and you realise just how incredible this pale blue dot really is. These are the moments we live for as travelers – finding those […]
10 Experiences Every Traveller Should Have in Morocco
Original blog post featured on The Journal by Intrepid Travel, by Rebecca Shapiro. Morocco is simply mesmerizing. It’s a country we could explore for months and never tire of. How could you, when it encompasses the vastness of the Sahara, the most ancient medinas, countless epic mountain ranges, and more? And that’s without even taking […]
The top destinations for travel in December
Original blog post featured on The Journal by Intrepid Travel, written by Miranda Forstmanis. Picking your next destination isn’t easy, but there’s a better way than spinning a big globe, closing your eyes and slamming your finger down (it’ll probably end up in middle of the Atlantic, and wifi there is patchy, to say the […]
5 reasons why sailing Croatia should be included on your European Summer itinerary
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 […]
Top 6 colourful cities around the world
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 […]
8 reasons why you should consider a river cruise for your next European holiday
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 […]
7 ridiculously underrated destinations in SE Asia
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 […]
The Instagram worthy village in Switzerland – that will also feed your inner adventure seeker!
For anyone who has ever been to Switzerland, or seen photos of it while scrolling through social media, you will know that it is the definition of picturesque scenery. Just when you think this amazing country couldn’t get any prettier, you stumble across a small village that takes your breath away. The name of this […]
What’s all the fuss about group tours?!
Written by Peregrine Travel Centre Team Member Adriana. Everyone has different opinions and preferences when it comes to taking a holiday. There’s no right or wrong way to see the world, and each experience is unique. I’ve been lucky enough to do two group tours in the last 6 years. My first was a 17 […]
Easter treats around the world
One of the best parts about travelling is getting the opportunity to taste delicious local food along the way. A lot of different cultures celebrate special occasions by cooking traditional meals and sharing them with family and friends. This Easter, we looked at a selection of traditional Easter treats around the world. Our mouths are […]
