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13 new adventures in Asia

Dec 2, 2024 | intrepidtravel.com | Roohi Sahajpal

See a different side of Asia with these new Intrepid experiences from across the continent, fresh for 2025. Are you dreaming of Asia? These new trips and experiences for 2025 include the spots you may have always wanted to see, plus meaningful encounters that give you the chance to go a little further than most and connect with locals along the way.
9 new experiences for beach lovers and island hoppers

Dec 2, 2024 | intrepidtravel.com | Roohi Sahajpal

Grab your sunglasses, sunscreen and bathing suit because in 2025, Intrepid is taking you to some of the coolest beaches and islands around the world. Think Intrepid trips are too adventurous to include a little seaside lazing? Beach, please. On these new trips and experiences for 2025, you’ll sail pristine waters, hike through forests and swim to reach some of the world’s most wow-worthy beaches.
How to respectfully wear local attire

Sep 18, 2024 | intrepidtravel.com | Liisa Ladouceur

Saree and turbans in India. Kimonos in Japan. Mantas and monteras in Peru. These are just some of the traditional clothes travellers have an opportunity to learn about on Intrepid trips. You may even want to try them on yourself. But what’s the etiquette for visitors who wish to dress in traditional clothing? Understanding the ‘right’ thing to wear or not wear when travelling isn’t always obvious.
A chronic illness wasn't going to stop me from visiting Tiger's Nest

Aug 7, 2024 | intrepidtravel.com | Lola Mendez

For over a decade, Lola has dreamed of seeing Bhutan’s iconic Tiger’s Nest temple, but asthma did make her wonder whether she could take on this breathtaking feat. I felt my lungs squeezing as I gasped for air. I took the opportunity to stop and catch my breath the first time I caught a glimpse of the golden roofs and white walls of the iconic temple looming in the distance between the trees. I was on my way to Tiger’s Nest Buddhist temple in Bhutan.
The good travel guide: Packing essentials

Jul 30, 2024 | intrepidtravel.com | Brodie Lancaster

Joan Didion famously travelled with a mohair throw and typewriter. A breathable cotton scarf and e-reader might be more practical. On the spectrum of packers, the uber-organised to-do-listers live at one end, and the chaos agents who grab their cleanest clothes on the way out the door are riiiight down at the other end.
From shoe shiner on the streets of Hanoi to co-CEO of the organisation that changed everything

Jul 30, 2024 | intrepidtravel.com | Danielle McDonald

Twenty years ago, Do Duy Vi was just 15 years old, shining shoes on the streets of Hanoi, when he met a university lecturer named Michael Brosowski. Today, both their lives look entirely different. Do Duy Vi, AKA Vi, was living on the streets, working as a shoe shiner to make ends meet with his friends when he offered to shine Michael’s shoes as he passed by. Little did they know this simple gesture would prove to be a pivotal moment in both their lives.
How a group trip with strangers gave me the courage to pursue a new career

Jul 12, 2024 | intrepidtravel.com | Chau-Jean Lin

From life in the laboratory to daydreaming about travel writing, a spot on Intrepid’s inaugural Diversifying the Travel Media trip in Croatia gave Chau-Jean the courage and space to chart a new career. Gloria Gaynor assures me ‘I Will Survive’ as her anthem blasts over the sound system and I concentrate on my death-grip on the handle of this orange, swimming-pool-sized, rubber inflatable speedboat.
Creative Cities: Jeonju

Jun 10, 2024 | intrepidtravel.com | Ronny Maye

About two hours south of Seoul, you’ll find a city full of charm with a harmonic blend of creativity, gastronomy, history and culture. Native eateries will always be my favourite part of any new destination. Food is one of the ways we can connect to a culture by tasting and observing cooking techniques, traditional recipes and flavours that have been passed down from generation to generation.
Chill out: Beat the summer heat with these cool escapes

May 14, 2024 | intrepidtravel.com | Sahar Aman

Raise your hand if you love a layer. These destinations are for travellers who love mist, plenty of shade, crisp mountain air and cozy sweater weather. Yes, all puns below are intended. If the thought of roasting in a city’s peak season heat makes you recoil from a summer trip, welcome to the coolest club in travel. Summer in the northern hemisphere is a vibe – bringing long, sunny days and plenty of outdoor activities and festivities – but being in the scorching heat isn’t for everyone.
Connecting across generations on a family trip to Borneo that I didn't have to plan

May 8, 2024 | intrepidtravel.com | Dianne Bortoletto

Dianne’s no stranger to arranging reunion-style family travel for her parents, siblings, kids and niblings, but the logistics can turn into a nightmare. On an Intrepid family holiday in Borneo, she got to ditch the prep work and just enjoy the moments. We were deep in Borneo’s Kinabatangan jungle, no power and no wi-fi.