There are no winners in the elephant tourism industry.

One of the greatest perks of group travel is having ready-made friends to explore and do activities with, which – for me – is a lot more enjoyable than traveling solo.

In 2014, we officially put a stop to elephant riding on all Intrepid trips. It was the start of a big change for the travel industry.

Here are my essentials, tips and wonderful experiences of plastic-free travel through India.

Fancy taking a walk on the wild side? An African safari offers up the ideal opportunity to get closer to those animals which fascinate us most.

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 schedule.

What are they, and why are they so important?

What’s your ticket for finding the tastiest meals in Japan? Travelling with a local leader, who loves food as much as you do.

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.

Here’s how to save, and occasionally splurge, across Italy while still savoring la dolce vita.

If you’re after something a little more exciting than blobbing at a beach resort in Honolulu, a small group adventure in Hawaii might be just what you’re looking for.

“Perdón, but where are you going? Can I help?” A voice called out to us from across the street. Thirty minutes later, our arms were full with boxes of Cuban cigars. We didn’t know it yet, but we had just fallen victim to one of the most common scams in Havana.