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Two trekkers walking up a path on the Inca Trail
Guides

Inca Trail permits for 2020 are about to go on sale. Here’s everything you need to know.

by Intrepid Travel
A group of travellers relaxing on a traditional boat in Turkey
Stories

How a night on a Turkish boat taught me the real meaning of Intrepid

by Sofia Levin
A shack selling street food in Sri Lanka
Food

Everything you need to know about Tamil food in Sri Lanka

by Intrepid Travel
News

Intrepid named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, according to Fast Company

by Intrepid Travel
    NewsResponsible Travel

    Intrepid takes action at UN Climate Conference COP25

    written by Intrepid Travel
    December 12, 2019
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  • Three porters walking through a forest
    Guides

    Your essential guide to trekking to Annapurna Base Camp

    by Emily Kratzmann December 11, 2019

    Along with some of the most epic scenery on earth, there will be stairs. Many, many stairs.

  • Night sky in Australia
    Guides

    Three places you can go to (really) see the stars

    by Taylor O'Connell December 9, 2019

    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…

  • Two women cooking dinner at a camp
    Guides

    Vegan? Vegetarian? Food intolerances? Here’s how to eat well in America’s southern states.

    by Rachel Claire December 6, 2019

    Two vegans, one vegetarian, one lactose intolerant and one gluten intolerant adventurer walk into a restaurant in America’s Deep South. What do they eat?

  • A woman follows a group of San men in Namibia
    Stories

    Why a visit to a ‘living museum’ was the highlight of my Namibia trip

    by Sarah Reid December 5, 2019

    I 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.

  • A group of people in front of a building in Nepal
    Responsible Travel

    Meet Forget Me Not, the organisation working to end orphanage tourism

    by The Intrepid Foundation December 4, 2019

    It’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.

  • A woman on an escalator in London
    Stories

    Feeling the sting of Saturn returns? Here’s how travel will help.

    by Anne Verhoeven December 2, 2019

    Saturn 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!

  • A woman in a red tshirt crossing the road
    Stories

    Southern hospitality is a thing. Here’s what to expect on a trip through America’s southern states.

    by Rachel Claire November 29, 2019

    From Nashville to Savannah and beyond, old school values and charm make the USA’s southern states some of the friendliest places to visit. 

  • A woman sewing at Seven Women in Kathmandu
    News

    Why you should give on Giving Tuesday

    by The Intrepid Foundation November 28, 2019

    Giving Tuesday is here – and The Intrepid Foundation is asking travellers and organisations to dig deep.

  • Thousands of people crossing the road in Tokyo
    Guides

    Things to do in Japan during July and August 2020

    by Emily Kratzmann November 27, 2019

    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.

  • Man on a street in Japan with his arms up
    Guides

    Travelling to Japan during 2020’s big sporting event? Here’s everything you need to know.

    by Emily Kratzmann November 25, 2019

    If 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.

  • Hikers on a mountain in Svalbard
    Guides

    How to spend 48 hours in Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost city

    by Alicia-Rae Olafsson November 20, 2019

    Don’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.

  • West Wall, Jerusalem.
    Guides

    How to travel in Israel during Shabbat

    by Justin Meneguzzi November 18, 2019

    Don’t get caught out in Israel. Here’s everything you need to know about travelling during Shabbat.

  • Johannesburg city skyline
    Guides

    24 hours in Johannesburg? Here are our fave unmissable experiences.

    by Sarah Reid November 14, 2019

    South 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.   

  • Person walking towaerds the remarkable rocks on Kangaroo Island
    Guides

    9 things you probably didn’t know you could do on Kangaroo Island 

    by Gemma Music November 12, 2019

    Did you know that Kangaroo Island is seven times the size of Singapore?

  • West Wall, Jerusalem.
    Stories

    ‘X’ marks the spot: What it’s like to be an agnostic in Jerusalem

    by Justin Meneguzzi November 11, 2019

    Do you need to be religious to visit Jerusalem? An agnostic traveller visits the Holy Lands to see whether faith is really all you need.

  • Brightly coloured boats in Xochimilko
    Photography

    15 photos that prove Mexico is the most colourful country on earth

    by Esther Anyakwo November 8, 2019

    If you’re a colour lover, Mexico should definitely be on your must-visit list. Here are the photos to prove it.

  • yak in Bhutan
    Features

    According to Lonely Planet, Bhutan is the top country to visit in 2020: here’s why we agree

    by Intrepid Travel November 6, 2019

    Intrepid 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.

  • The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.
    News

    27 surprising facts about Israel and the Palestinian Territories

    by Justin Meneguzzi November 4, 2019

    There 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.

  • Colourful houses in Quito, Ecuador
    Guides

    Quito and beyond: 3 things to do in Ecuador after a Galapagos trip

    by Rachel Chang October 31, 2019

    Confession. For years I dreamed of going to the Galapagos Islands, but I had no idea what country it was in. 

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