Are Intrepid Travel Premium Tours Worth It? My Honest Opinion
The older I get, the more I'm willing to pay a bit more for things like comfort, convenience, and really unique experiences when I...
Turkey Encompassed with Intrepid Travel: A Great Intro to Turkey
Turkey is a place that has always held a certain amount of fascination for me. I fell in love with Istanbul through books long...
Morocco Uncovered: The Best Morocco Tour with Intrepid Travel
Chances are you've read about or at least seen a photo from Morocco recently – it's a destination that's growing fairly swiftly in popularity,...
Traveling in Cambodia with Intrepid Travel
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Temples Galore at Angkor
When you think of visiting Cambodia as a tourist, what's the first image that comes to mind? I'll bet that, for most of you,...
Traveling in Vietnam with Intrepid Travel
When I first began planning my trip to Southeast Asia, I was going to do it all on my own; make all my own...
Taking a Day Trip to the Mekong Delta
The moment I had been waiting for in Vietnam had finally arrived. I finally climbed into a skinny sampan boat and… yes… was handed...
An American in Vietnam
Our guide was almost gleeful as he described the booby traps to us. Pointing out the sharp, rusted bits of metal repurposed from blown-out...
In Photos: Markets in Vietnam
In Asia, the market is a staple in just about every community. People go to markets to buy everything from fresh vegetables to gardening...
Central Vietnam by Bike: Rice Paddies and Smiles
After falling absolutely head over heels for the city of Hoi An, I was very reluctant to spend any time outside of it while...
There’s Something About Hoi An
Once upon a time, the city of Hoi An, Vietnam, was home to one of the most important trading ports in all of Southeast...
The Best Things to Do in the Imperial City of Hue, Vietnam
Like many countries in Asia, Vietnam used to be ruled by dynasties of families; by feudal lords and ladies; by emperors with harems and grand...
Ha Long Bay: Just as Incredible as You’ve Heard
When you close your eyes and picture Vietnam, what comes to mind? Rice paddies? Conical hats? Crazy motorbike traffic? These were all things I...
Review: Greek Islands Tour with Intrepid Travel
If you're anything like me, chances are the Greek Islands lie somewhere on your travel bucket list. After all, those postcard-perfect pictures that crop...
Delos: A Birthplace of Gods
As far as loyal and devoted husbands go, the Greek god Zeus was probably one of the worst. Perhaps it was the power that...
The Greek Islands: Things to Do in Mykonos
No matter the weather or temperature, there always seems to be a strong breeze whipping over the water on its way to Mykonos. There's...
My Big Fat Greek Islands Photo Essay
What do you picture when you think of the Greek Islands? Blue-domed churches? Romantic beaches? Postcard-perfect ocean views? Well, I have good news for you: the...