Stories

On an overnight boat cruise in dreamy Halong Bay, Intrepid leader Tu Vu tells us he never stops learning about his home country.

‘On the first day, the eight children pronounced themselves best friends and bagged girls’ and boys’ areas on the bus for the journeys to come.’

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.

A place where the only sound is provided by nature, or the gentle hum of your transport, where the view in every direction is sublim

Ready to tackle one of the world’s classic long-distance hiking trails, and one of Nepal’s most popular treks? Here’s everything you should know before embarking on the Annapurna Circuit.

Like most painful things, the memories fade with time and I only remember the good bits. But there are things I wish I’d known before hiking to Machu Picchu.