France

Forget forking out hundreds of euros at a fancy restaurant. Cheese, bread, strawberries, and pate are all you need for a good time in Paris.

The words ‘French Riviera’ and ‘budget travel’ don’t usually squeeze into the same sentence. This is the Côte d’Azur, right? Summer playground for billionaires, movie stars and people with private helicopters.

If you’ve seen the touristy things, or you’re keen for an adventure that’s a little offbeat, take note: Paris is filled with surprises. Here are eight of our favourites.

I’m lucky enough to live an hour’s drive from the French Alps and can honestly say it is one of the best places in the world to ride a road bike.

Italy’s famous coastline may be one of the world’s most exclusive and glamorous travel destinations, but you don’t have to be rich or famous to see it right.

Think about striking natural scenery you’ve witnessed around the world, and places like the Grand Canyon and Victoria Falls would probably spring to mind. But, did you know there’s a wealth of beautiful places just waiting to be discovered in Europe too?

Whether you’d rather kick off your day with a Pain au chocolat or stuff your face full of creamy Camembert, there is no disputing that France is a foodie’s paradise.

With Halloween fast approaching, things are getting eerie at Intrepid. Here are some of our spookiest trips from around the world.

Europe’s varied geography lends itself to hundreds of day walks that require nothing more than an average level of fitness and good shoes.