Local leaders

“I think it makes a positive difference to some travellers having me as their leader.”

A South India guide for Intrepid Travel since 2016, Usha showered us with the kind of insider knowledge that turns a trip into a deeply meaningful experience.

We quizzed the Varanasi-born, Delhi-based guide on everything from her favourite trips to India’s hidden gems.

‘This is not my work. Travel is my love; it’s my life.’

An Intrepid leader spills the beans on everything you need to know before you go.

It’s this ever-changing culture, woven with a rich and diverse history, which makes Fatih’s job as a storyteller and tour leader a fascinating one.

The Java-based trip leader is a pro at making people as passionate as him about his country. He’s also an incredible photographer.

“99.9% of travellers on my groups are so happy to have me as a female leader,” she says. “Some are shocked but then they see me working and they are happy.”

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