Stories

Ten years and seven Intrepid trips later, I consider that first solo adventure one of the best decisions I ever made.

In the days leading up my 16-day Real Rajasthan trip with Intrepid, my inner loner spent her time trying to catch my attention with reminders of my aversion to constant company. …

Stepping outside of your comfort zone doesn’t always have to be dramatic. For me, it was choosing to finally book a group tour, to travel with strangers, on someone else’s …

And as I watched the fireworks with my husband and our new friends, I made a promise to myself that I would someday return to this beautiful country.

The lesson I learned from the loss of my husband was to live in the moment. He taught me that experiences and connections in life are what matter most.

My advice, for what it’s worth, is to not just ‘see’ Petra. Take the time to experience it. Let its majesty wash over you and seek out quiet moments of …