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Postcards, Runways and the Dreams That Took Flight. A childhood collection of postcards and a love for books sparked a lifelong passion for travel. From waving at planes on the observation deck to solo adventures across the globe, this is the story of how dreams take flight.

Postcards, Runways, and the Dreams That Took Flight

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Every time I step into an airport, I feel it—that frisson of excitement, as if I'm on the brink of a grand adventure (even if I'm not going anywhere). Around me, people mill about, scanning departure boards and lugging suitcases. A cacophony of …

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Affordable Travel-Why you don't need to be rich to travel

Affordable Travel: Why You Don’t Need to Be Rich to Travel

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If you're harbouring a belief that meaningful travel requires a hefty bank balance, think again. This kind of thinking can actually diminish your imagination for adventure and keep you from exploring the world on your own terms. Over the years, …

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Ten Summer Days in Japan (Part 2)

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Kyoto and Osaka: Where Past and Present Collide After the dazzling intensity of Tokyo, our journey led us south-west to Kyoto and Osaka — two cities that, despite their proximity, offered entirely different experiences. Kyoto, once Japan's …

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10 Summer Days in Japan - Part One - Image shows the entrance to the Meiji Jingu Shrine.

Ten Summer Days in Japan (Part 1)

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It was J's idea, initially — a holiday in Japan or Singapore...or, her latest suggestion, teaching English to monks in Nepal. "Nepal sounds awesome, but isn't next month a bit soon?" I texted back. "So many prerequisites, vaccinations, …

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10 questions to ask yourself before booking your next solo adventure

10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Booking Your Next Solo Adventure

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"Are you really going by yourself?" My colleague's tone hovered somewhere between disbelief, concern, and admiration. "Yes. Why not?" I replied with a grin. "That's the beauty of it — I've organised everything, and I get to do what I want, when I …

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The Magic of Small Towns: Embracing an Unexpected Adventure

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There's a certain magic in small towns that you won't find in bustling cities. It's in the way time seems to slow down, how locals cheerfully go about their daily lives, and how the most unexpected moments unfold when you least expect them. I …

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Chasing dreams at every age - Lessons from my creative life

Chasing Dreams at Every Age: Lessons from My Creative Life

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"What do you want to be when you grow up?" my father's work colleague who'd come to dinner asked. "A pig," I replied. Aghast, my parents' faces turned crimson with rage. If it had been possible for steam to come out their ears, as happens in …

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Welcome to Intermezzo Adventures - A Tale of Two Bed

A Tale of Two Beds: Welcome to Intermezzo Adventures

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Travel, like life, is full of surprises. Some are delightful — like kayaking in the silence of the majestic mountains rising from Halong Bay, Vietnam, or riding an Icelandic horse across a desolate (but spectacular) landscape in freezing Iceland. …

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Hi, I'm Deborah – Too often, I see women in midlife and beyond who finally have the time to travel hesitate. Not because they don’t want to go — but because the idea of travelling solo feels daunting. After a lifetime of independent travel, I started Intermezzo Adventures to help you plan and enjoy independent travel — with clear guidance, practical tools, and real-world experience.

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