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Articles on South America
Apr 17, 2018
How Intrepid Travel balances tourism with...
No matter where you travel, there are concerns about how tourism can impact the...
Apr 04, 2018
Ecuador in one week: The ultimate guide
You could spend months exploring Ecuador. But if you’re vacation-deprived or short...
Mar 29, 2018
Why you should visit Patagonia’s Perito Moreno...
All I could muster was a smile that enveloped my entire face. I looked around at...
Mar 26, 2018
The magic of exploring the Galapagos Islands on...
The group – along with the trip itinerary – were amazing, but I firmly believe...
Mar 17, 2018
What I wish I knew before my Intrepid trip to Peru
Whether it’s packing more sunscreen with you for your time at Machu Picchu or...
Mar 01, 2018
Trekking to Machu Picchu? Here’s your ultimate...
There are many important things to consider when hiking to Machu Picchu, like...
Feb 27, 2018
6 reasons to take the Inca Quarry Trail to...
Go *really* off the beaten track, on Peru's incredible Quarry Trail.
Feb 19, 2018
Lessons learned on Peru’s Quarry Trail
Our journey to Machu Picchu was about so much more than simply putting one foot in...
Feb 14, 2018
Why to consider solo travel in Colombia (and...
Since returning, I've boasted about the country so much that if the tourism board...
Feb 09, 2018
What it’s like spending the night in a homestay...
The afternoon was humbling beyond words. We all drifted away from the islands...
Feb 09, 2018
Infographic: What can £1, €1 or $1 get you...
It's a sad but well-known fact that you can't buy much for a single pound coin,...
Feb 08, 2018
Valentine’s special: Meet your (destination) match
No sweetheart this year? No worries. Choose travel instead this Valentine’s Day!...
Jan 31, 2018
Everything you need to do, see, eat and drink...
In the neighborhood of San Telmo, cobbled streets lead through dark alleys painted...
Jan 29, 2018
Meet Carolina, the Intrepid leader showing the...
"The previous generations were scared all the time. But my generation aren't...
Jan 24, 2018
Everything you need to experience in Lima, from...
Beyond the promise of a good meal, I wasn’t initially thrilled to step into its...
Jan 23, 2018
7 experiences that prove the Galapagos Islands...
Here are seven totally amazing experiences that you shouldn't miss once when you...
Jan 22, 2018
Everything you need to know about Bolivia’s...
Unless you’re an astronaut (if you are – can we be friends?), most of us will...
Jan 17, 2018
The top destinations for travel in April
From witnessing Bolivia's salt flats, to staring in wonder at the cherry blossoms...
Jan 12, 2018
The top destinations for travel in March
From rum tasting in Cuba, to gondola riding along Venice’s many canals. Here's...
Jan 08, 2018
The benefits of taking the train to Machu...
When I read that on my nine-day Classic Peru tour we were taking the train to...