Stories

For Intrepid CEO James Thornton, being open about our mistakes can make us not just better travellers, but better people too.

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.

Around 3,500 people live in Coober Pedy – although no one knows for sure. After all, it’s the type of place people come to for a “fresh start.”

When people asked what I was planning for my honeymoon, I can guarantee ‘hiking in Nepal on a small group tour’ wasn’t the answer they were expecting.

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

A psychologist may have some theories about why two 50-year-olds decided to mark their half century by visiting an ancient ruin, but let’s not overanalyse this.