culture

Guides

Here’s why you should travel to Albania

by Elle Hardy February 20, 2025

written by Elle Hardy

Guides
The best solo trips for every stage of life

by Sarah Reid February 7, 2020

by Sarah Reid

While writing The Solo Travel Handbook, I picked the brains of some of the world’s most experienced solo travellers to discover the best spots on the planet for people of …
Guides
Tea, Tibetan culture and Tiger Hill views: Exploring Darjeeling, India

by Annapurna Mellor June 4, 2018

by Annapurna Mellor

Looking to escape the usual chaos of India? Then head to Darjeeling, its delicious tea and remarkable mountainous vistas make it the perfect serene spot.

Features Stories

Everything you need to know about a night at a Zulu homestay

by Tayla Gentle May 7, 2018

written by Tayla Gentle

Guides
5 offbeat attractions in Rome

by Sean Sebastian January 29, 2018

by Sean Sebastian

Buried under the well-trodden cobbled paths lies a Rome rarely explored, from catacombs and subterranean churches to a garden filled with orange trees.
News
5 new UNESCO World Heritage Sites worth a visit

by Bex Shapiro July 14, 2017

by Bex Shapiro

UNESCO just published its official list of Heritage Sites for 2017, adding over 20 treasures to it. We’re a fan of them all (of course) but thought we’d highlight five …

Features

You should go to Croatia just for the art scene. Here’s why.

by Jess Simpson July 11, 2017

written by Jess Simpson

Stories
What a tobacco farmer taught me about the art of Cuban cigar making

by Megan Arzbaecher June 11, 2017

by Megan Arzbaecher

Watching a fourth generation tobacco farmer roll an organic Cuban cigar became one of my favorite experiences on a recent Intrepid Travel tour of Cuba.