Nuray has been hosting cooking students with Intrepid Travel for eight years and her inclusion on our trip is no happy accident. Intrepid has been working for years to balance the gender disparity in Turkey, where women have fewer working opportunities than men.
Asia
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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.
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It’s lunchtime at the Sikh temple in Old Delhi and, although hundreds of people eat here each day, no rupees are required in exchange for the meal. The food is free and seen as much more than just fuel.
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While the cultural differences are so vast they can be a little bewildering, Beijing belongs on everyone’s bucket list. Here are five top tips for avoiding cultural faux pas in China.
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Stories
Why I loved doing a small group tour in Nepal for my honeymoon
by Fiona Tuckerby Fiona TuckerWhen 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.
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Guides
What to expect when you’re travelling by train in China (and why you should definitely do it!)
Planning a trip to China but nervous about rail travel in the country? Don’t be.