With over 100 new trips and countless fresh experiences added to Intrepid favourites, 2026 is looking good for anyone seeking adventure.
Emma Sparks
Emma Sparks
The travel bug bit Emma when she moved to New Zealand with her family when she was 14. It sank its teeth in further during a solo RTW trip post-university. She never feels more like herself than when she's wearing a backpack and heading off into the unknown. See also: cat lady, geography quiz geek, editorial content lead at Intrepid.
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In 2026, Intrepid travellers will get the chance to meet Chief Kadie and her village on the new Sierra Leone Expedition.
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Good Stories
How a trip to the hairdressers rekindled my sense of adventure
by Emma Sparksby Emma SparksMotherhood has left Emma feeling old. But a serendipitous encounter reenergises her in ways she never could have imagined.
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Good Trips
5 ways to experience indigenous culture in the US and Canada
by Emma Sparksby Emma SparksWant to immerse yourself in North America’s indigenous culture and learn something new from the land’s traditional owners? Look no further.
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From first timers to group travel veterans, daring ringleaders to dark horses – these are just some of the types of traveller you’re likely to meet on a small group …
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Good Ideas
Meet Semerian Sankori, the woman changing the lives of rural communities in Kenya
by Emma Sparksby Emma SparksFind out how The Intrepid Foundation’s new partner, Patinaai Osim, is working to break the cycle of inequality and empower Maasai women and girls.
