Just a few minutes from Cusco’s main square, is one of the most important cafés in Peru. It doesn’t have Michelin stars, an extensive wine list, or a celebrity owner. But it’s got some of the happiest staff in the country.
The Intrepid Foundation
The Intrepid Foundation
The Intrepid Foundation is the not-for-profit entity of the Intrepid Group, the global leader in sustainable travel. We support local organisations around the world to improve the livelihoods of vulnerable individuals and communities through sustainable travel experiences.
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Carbon offsetting is definitely having a moment. But two questions are always asked about it: what is it, and does it actually work?
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We’re partnering with Ecologi to create something different: we want to grow a travel-powered forest. And we want you to help us.
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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.
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Giving Tuesday is here – and The Intrepid Foundation is asking travellers and organisations to dig deep.
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Although the demand for elephant rides has declined in recent years, the practice is alive and well. The problem isn’t travellers; the responsibility is on the businesses profiting from it.
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Whether you’re trekking in Peru, Tanzania, Borneo, Papua New Guinea or anywhere else in the world – you won’t be going anywhere fast without the help of a porter.
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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.