From dealing with micro-tensions to baring all (literally), discover the five key phases of group bonding that can help in diverse settings.
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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The 5 stages of group bonding – as discovered on a small-group adventure in Iceland
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Immerse yourself in North America’s Indigenous culture and learn something new from the land’s traditional owners.
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With over 100 new trips and countless fresh experiences added to Intrepid favourites, 2026 is looking good for anyone seeking adventure.
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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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How a trip to the hairdressers rekindled my sense of adventure
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For this solo female traveller, her first trip abroad in over 20 years was worth the wait
by Emma Sparksby Emma SparksIt’s never too late to go on your first solo trip. Take it from Caroline, who’s just back from her first adventure abroad in over two decades.
