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Along with some of the most epic scenery on earth, there will be stairs. Many, many stairs.
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Stargazing can make you feel humble and powerful at the same time – don’t forget, you’re made of the same stuff as the stars…
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Guides
Vegan? Vegetarian? Food intolerances? Here’s how to eat well in America’s southern states.
by Rachel Claire December 6, 2019Two vegans, one vegetarian, one lactose intolerant and one gluten intolerant adventurer walk into a restaurant in America’s Deep South. What do they eat?
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Stories
Why a visit to a ‘living museum’ was the highlight of my Namibia trip
by Sarah Reid December 5, 2019I love a good museum. The more out-there, the better. So when I spotted the Ju/’Hoansi-San Living Museum on the itinerary of my Intrepid overland trip through Namibia, I was intrigued.
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Responsible Travel
Meet Forget Me Not, the organisation working to end orphanage tourism
by The Intrepid Foundation December 4, 2019It’s a trend that doesn’t get talked about much in travel brochures: as tourist numbers increase, particularly in developing countries, so do the number of orphanages. Not orphans, but orphanages.
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Stories
Feeling the sting of Saturn returns? Here’s how travel will help.
by Anne Verhoeven December 2, 2019Saturn Returns is said to be an astrological phenomenon, occurring once every 27 to 31 years, where the universe shakes you up with dramatic events that make you question your life, your purpose, your relationships, everything. What a hoot!
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Stories
Southern hospitality is a thing. Here’s what to expect on a trip through America’s southern states.
by Rachel Claire November 29, 2019From Nashville to Savannah and beyond, old school values and charm make the USA’s southern states some of the friendliest places to visit.
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Giving Tuesday is here – and The Intrepid Foundation is asking travellers and organisations to dig deep.
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If you’re planning a visit to Japan in July and August 2020, or have your travel plans locked in, here’s what you can do in and around Tokyo during the summer months.
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Guides
Travelling to Japan during 2020’s big sporting event? Here’s everything you need to know.
by Emily Kratzmann November 25, 2019If you’re thinking of going to Japan in 2020, here’s everything you need to know about travel in Tokyo and its surrounding prefectures in July and August.
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Guides
How to spend 48 hours in Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost city
by Alicia-Rae Olafsson November 20, 2019Don’t make the mistake of thinking Longyearbyen is simply a launchpoint for your Arctic cruise; there’s so much to see and do in this old mining town.
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Don’t get caught out in Israel. Here’s everything you need to know about travelling during Shabbat.
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Guides
24 hours in Johannesburg? Here are our fave unmissable experiences.
by Sarah Reid November 14, 2019South Africa’s largest city has been described as one of the continent’s most dynamic and exciting. So after booking an Intrepid overland tour departing from Joburg, I decided to arrive early to experience the city for myself. Here’s how to make the most of a visit, and stay safe.
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Guides
9 things you probably didn’t know you could do on Kangaroo Island
by Gemma Music November 12, 2019Did you know that Kangaroo Island is seven times the size of Singapore?
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Stories
‘X’ marks the spot: What it’s like to be an agnostic in Jerusalem
by Justin Meneguzzi November 11, 2019Do you need to be religious to visit Jerusalem? An agnostic traveller visits the Holy Lands to see whether faith is really all you need.
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Photography
15 photos that prove Mexico is the most colourful country on earth
by Esther Anyakwo November 8, 2019If you’re a colour lover, Mexico should definitely be on your must-visit list. Here are the photos to prove it.
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Features
According to Lonely Planet, Bhutan is the top country to visit in 2020: here’s why we agree
by Intrepid Travel November 6, 2019Intrepid Travel’s Destination Manager for North and Central Asia, Karen Zhao, tells us about her recent trip to Bhutan and why it’s the place to be in 2020.
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News
27 surprising facts about Israel and the Palestinian Territories
by Justin Meneguzzi November 4, 2019There are few countries that have witnessed the ebb and flow of history quite like Israel. These fast facts will show you just how complex Israel is.
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Guides
Quito and beyond: 3 things to do in Ecuador after a Galapagos trip
by Rachel Chang October 31, 2019Confession. For years I dreamed of going to the Galapagos Islands, but I had no idea what country it was in.