http://www.intrepidtravel.com/express-blog real travel, real traveller tales Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:37:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When a group of people who are passionate about responsible travel and helping local communities get together, you never know which direction their fun activities may lead! The 6th of November marked our first ever Intrepid Foundation Day and it was a huge success around the globe. The purpose of the ... http://www.intrepidtravel.com/express-blog/?p=244 Walking high in the mountains of Peru was a step in the right direction for Intrepid Express winner Karen Tait. Not only did this journey help her discover a world beyond her own, but travelling with Intrepid turned some of her ideas upside down... "For me, travelling is all about people ... http://www.intrepidtravel.com/express-blog/?p=245 Only one mountaineering team has successfully climbed the highest peak of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in China. This stunning massif forms the famous Tiger Leaping Gorge on one side and the views from all angles are worth every step, as Intrepid Express reader Belinda Mortlock discovered... "As we slowly wound our ... http://www.intrepidtravel.com/express-blog/?p=246 We're thrilled to announce that Intrepid Travel now has 500 carbon offset trips available in 2010! The move comes on the back of Intrepid’s successful experiment this year with offering 38 carbon offset trips. Our reports show that there were no significant changes in booking patterns to these 38 trips in ... http://www.intrepidtravel.com/express-blog/?p=240 There's more to Japan than meets the eye and Intrepid leader Aaron Davis explains why the Land of the Rising Sun can also be music to your ears... "Japan is a photographer's dream. From the austere beauty of traditional shrines to the vibrant embroidered designs of women's kimono or the ... http://www.intrepidtravel.com/express-blog/?p=242 There's no need to turn your nose up when you travel, in fact as Intrepid Express reader Paul Lynch explains, follow your nose and you can end up on some unforgettable adventures... "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single sniff" - not exactly the Lao Tzu quote that ... http://www.intrepidtravel.com/express-blog/?p=243 Bear for breakfast, langur for lunch or tiger for tea? We certainly hope these are not on YOUR dinner plate, but sadly these endangered creatures can be found on some menus in Indochina. Fortunately we have good news that this situation is changing thanks to the work of the World ... http://www.intrepidtravel.com/express-blog/?p=239 Since Jacquie Burnside joined Intrepid as a group leader many moons ago, she's seen the company grow to be one of the world's most respected adventure travel operators. You can pack of whole lot of amazing real life experiences into twenty years, and as Jac has just discovered on her ... http://www.intrepidtravel.com/express-blog/?p=236 The Balinese have always been renowned for their wonderful hospitality, and Intrepid's Chimene Barrett discovered what generous lengths they will go to for a birthday in Indonesia... "My husband and I have been lucky to celebrate our birthdays in a few exotic places around the globe. This time we were enjoying ... http://www.intrepidtravel.com/express-blog/?p=237 If you want to enjoy a really memorable birthday celebration, then the first thing you should try to do is find a great buddy like Intrepid's Marina Mildenhall... "My friend Ange and I set out for an adventure in Cambodia in late December. We were to start the Heart of Cambodia ... http://www.intrepidtravel.com/express-blog/?p=238