Intrepid Travel

There used to be this widespread belief in the travel industry that riding elephants was OK. We were part of the problem. Thankfully, we were also part of the solution.

Travel mistakes can sometimes lead to spontaneous moments of exotic wonder. But mostly they just cost you money. Here’s how to avoid 12 of the most common ones.

Sri Lanka’s food is like a historical and cultural map of the island. You can sort of eat your way through the various waves of migration.

The Polar Plunge – leaping off a ship into the freezing waters below – has become an Antarctic rite of passage. This is what it looks like.

We talk about his time on the road, approach to sustainable travel, fave Intrepid trip, and so much more.

When you think about it, it’s always a good time of year to travel to East Africa – it just depends on what you want to see, do and experience.

Truly sustainable, responsible travel doesn’t start and end with the environment. It has a human face, too. One that’s all too easy to overlook.

Whether you’re in love with the 25-year-old classic or are eagerly awaiting the release of Jon Favreau’s epic remake – these photos give you a window into the continent that inspired them both.

To celebrate thirty years of adventure, we’ve asked our Intrepid staff and leaders around the world to share their most memorable travel moment.