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Travellers sitting in Ephesus, Turkey
Features

20 good things that happened in 2020

by Intrepid Travel
Olkola Country
Features

Connecting with country

by Kerry van der Jagt
Ben McNamara
News

Behind the lens: an interview with travel photographer Benemac

by Intrepid Travel
Travellers in the Daintree
Guides

What to expect on Intrepid’s Daintree Retreat in Far North Queensland

by Yvette Thompson
The author riding a bike in the Lake District
Guides

I went on an Intrepid cycling trip and I don’t even own a bike

by Neringa Rackauskaite
Leader and traveller in Syros
Guides

What to expect on an Intrepid Retreat in Syros, Greece

by Eleanor McDonald
    Travellers in Chefchaouen
    Guides

    The top 10 destinations you should visit in 2021

    written by Eleanor McDonald
    August 12, 2020
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  • Dixon Patten's artwork represents two-way learning, cultural strength and resilience, and valuing culture
    NewsResponsible Travel

    Introducing our Reconciliation Action Plan artwork

    by Intrepid Travel August 10, 2020

    Reading Time: 2 minutes The well-known phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words” has always undersold art. It is worth so much more.

  • Binna Swindley, the artist
    Features

    Sharing culture and art with a local Aboriginal artist

    by Amy Foyster August 3, 2020

    Reading Time: 5 minutes I was in Mossman in Tropical North Queensland, on Intrepid’s 5-day Daintree Retreat, and was about to begin an art workshop with a local Aboriginal artist. The morning would end up being one of the highlights of the entire, highlight-filled trip.

  • GuidesResponsible Travel

    9 ways to travel with less plastic

    by Intrepid Travel July 22, 2020

    Reading Time: 2 minutes We called upon some inspiring creators, activists and travel friends in our community to share their top tips for travel with less plastic.

  • GuidesNewsResponsible Travel

    A 10-step guide to decarbonising your travel business

    by Intrepid Travel July 21, 2020

    Reading Time: 2 minutes The best way to act on climate change? To work together to reduce our collective carbon emissions.

  • Peak District, England
    Guides

    10 places to visit in the UK that will amaze locals

    by Eleanor McDonald July 17, 2020

    Reading Time: 5 minutes Put your passport away because if you live in the United Kingdom like I do, you won’t be needing it to explore these ten beautiful places.

  • NewsResponsible Travel

    Introducing our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan

    by Intrepid Travel July 15, 2020

    Reading Time: 2 minutes Our Innovate RAP tackles specific actions we will take as a travel company, employer and community partner to ramp up our commitment to reconciliation.

  • Oludeniz-Beach
    Guides

    10 things you’ll experience on an Intrepid Retreat in Europe

    by Eleanor McDonald July 10, 2020

    Reading Time: 7 minutes With restrictions beginning to ease for European travellers, we’ve created our new range of Intrepid Retreats so you can embark on adventures a little closer to home.

  • Traveller with locals in Madi Valley Nepal
    Responsible Travel

    4 ways to be a better traveller in the future

    by Laura Farnell July 7, 2020

    Reading Time: 4 minutes While there is a lot of uncertainty, there are ways we can ensure our return to travel is better than ever for the communities we visit and ourselves too. Here are four ways we can be better travellers post-pandemic.

  • Linc and a traveller talking on the beach
    Stories

    Seeing Australia through the eyes of a traditional custodian of the land, on an Intrepid Retreat in the Daintree

    by Amy Foyster July 1, 2020

    Reading Time: 5 minutes Australia’s traditional landowners, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, have a connection with the Australian land that is humbling to witness, whether you’re a local or traveller from overseas.

  • KOTO Students in Hanoi
    Responsible Travel

    Supporting local communities at a time of crisis: An open letter from The Intrepid Foundation’s Anna Wade

    by The Intrepid Foundation June 22, 2020

    Reading Time: 2 minutes Our partners are in dire straits. All of them rely on selling goods or services to the many travellers visiting their communities. The travellers who are now literally staying home.

  • NewsResponsible Travel

    There is no going back. Here’s how we’re moving forwards.

    by Intrepid Travel June 12, 2020

    Reading Time: < 1 minute Solidarity must be steeped in the desire to create long-term change. Here are some commitments we’re making as a result of the Black Lives Matter movement.

  • Stories

    Be Together: the joys and challenges of active adventures

    by Intrepid Travel May 27, 2020

    Reading Time: 6 minutes We’re celebrating the highs and lows (physical and emotional!) of active adventures, through your stories.

  • Stories

    “Once this is over, I’ll be back on the road. That’s what Linda would have wanted.”

    by Intrepid Travel May 23, 2020

    Reading Time: 2 minutes “My wife passed away on March 25 after a brave, 9-month battle with cancer. We had been married for 44 years and in that time, enjoyed so many travel experiences together.”

  • Stories

    Be Together: Stories of love found and connections made on the road

    by Intrepid Travel May 17, 2020

    Reading Time: 3 minutes “The coronavirus has us stuck in our own countries. Maybe a decision has to be made… do I move to Canada or does he move here?! What do you think?”

  • Two women camping in outback Australia
    Guides

    The top destinations for travel in September 2020: Australia edition

    by Intrepid Travel May 13, 2020

    Reading Time: 5 minutes Whether you’re based in Tasmania, Queensland or anywhere in between, this Australian edition of our monthly travel guide will help locals plan a holiday in their own backyard.

  • Stories

    Be Together: a celebration of special travel friendships

    by Intrepid Travel May 9, 2020

    Reading Time: 6 minutes We’re sharing letters dedicated to the friendships created and deepened through travel. To help us all feel a bit closer while we’re physically apart.

  • thank you cheers
    News

    Dear travel agents, thank you.

    by Intrepid Travel May 6, 2020

    Reading Time: 2 minutes The travel industry has been turned upside down. And although we don’t know when we will get past this, we know that we can’t do it without you.

  • Stories

    Be together: a celebration of family travel memories

    by Intrepid Travel May 4, 2020

    Reading Time: 4 minutes From a father-daughter trip to Thailand, to a mother and her kids exploring Morocco, your stories of togetherness are helping us feel closer at a time when we have to be apart.

  • Intrepid Travel's CEO, James Thornton
    News

    An open letter from Intrepid Travel’s CEO: balancing purpose, people and profit during a global pandemic

    by James Thornton April 29, 2020

    Reading Time: 5 minutes Since its inception on a Melbourne kitchen table 31 years ago, Intrepid has been committed to balancing purpose and profit for all of our staff, customers and partners.

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