Since commercial travellers first began trekking the world’s trails, porters have been the unsung heroes of the industry. Now, a global research project by The Intrepid Foundation aims to shed light on the issues they face in a bid to affect positive, industry-wide change.

Lots of lush greenery, ancient pathways, atmospheric fog… and so much more.

Dressing appropriately is a wonderful way to show respect for the country you are visiting.

“My daughter loved the adventure of sleeping in the forest and, as it was a device-free zone, we could talk about the environment and what would happen to the wildlife if we cut down all the trees.”

Think you can guess your fav show’s shooting locations? You know nothing, Jon Snow.

Central America is so much more than “that skinny bit” connecting two great continents – this isthmus (yes, there’s a word for that) packs a mighty punch on its own.

The mid-trip crisis is not quite homesickness, and not quite depression. But this feeling of existential angst can put a serious dampener on your holiday.

Amman is not merely a gateway to Petra and Wadi Rum. Jordan’s capital provides a peek into the core of Jordan’s past, present and future.

Airport layovers and heavy luggage might not seem like a recipe for mental health, but there’s a surprising amount of science that says travel is actually good for your brain.

Isn’t riding a bike just so easy, so carefree, so simple? I have a confession to make – I never really learned how to ride a bike, not until I went to Bali.

As I found on my 8-day Inca Trail trip with Intrepid Travel, you’ll visit for the ruins but leave having taken in and fallen for so much more.

A visit to the Solomon Islands, Fiji or Papua New Guinea isn’t your typical beach holiday. Here’s how to pick the Pacific Island that’s right for you.