Situated in the Izmir province of western Turkey, Desen Hali is a co-operative women’s workshop that aims to empower women by teaching them the art of carpet making.

“I was keen for a local to show me a new side of a cuisine I thought I wasn’t keen on – to discover what Mexican food really is.”

But what is travel all about? It’s about experiences. Both failures, and successes. It’s about pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and finding beauty and wonder in new and inexplicable circumstances.

A trip to Spain is so much more than the attractions that make it up. It’s about discovering the good life.

The Intrepid Foundation supports more than 50 local, grassroots projects from around the world, here’s how you can visit some of them.

We’ve collated a list of must-have foodie experiences. They’re a little different, they’re culturally immersive, and they’re all available on our food trips.

Tashkent’s underground metro stations are one of the world’s best kept secret works of art…

By the end of the trip, the truck had become part of the group. There was a familiarity with the feel of the seats, the bounce and weave of the roads, the hums and rattles.

There are a lot of things we fight for here at Intrepid: sustainable tourism, ditching plastic bags, and putting an end to animal cruelty. But gender equality and female empowerment are particularly close to our hearts.

Mt Kilimanjaro is one of the most challenging hikes in the world. This is what a trek to the roof of Africa really looks like.

Looking for a different kind of family adventure? Spain could be just what you’re looking for.

The Nordic island nation is everything you’ve seen on Instagram, and more.