Before yesterday I knew nothing about beer and little to nada about my hometown of Toronto. Today I have a basket full of conversation pieces about religious vendettas, epidemics and the politics of beer, plus I’ve discovered  great new local bars and pubs and equally amazing Toronto-only brews! It’s not every day you get a chance to be a tourist at home, so when I was asked to participate in an Urban Adventures Beer Makes History Better tour I jumped at the opportunity. The St. Lawrence Market area of Toronto and the old distillery district are gorgeous parts of the city that I unfortunately never get to visit. Combine this...

Discover mythical South America, where winds carry whispers of Paititi’s lost Incan city, El Dorado’s lake of gold and Patagonia’s mysterious abandoned fort, rumoured to have once concealed the Holy Grail. July marks the 100th anniversary of the rediscovery of one of South America’s true lost cities, Peru’s legendary Machu Picchu, and to celebrate Intrepid Travel is offering 15% OFF South American adventures. From the clouded treetops of the Andes to the misty falls of Iguazu and the lost world of the Galapagos, come and discover the many treasures in this land of myths and legends. Need a few tour ideas to get...

While reading back through some of our favorite travel blogs I happened to come across a great post by Adventurous Kate on tips for first-time solo female travelers. There are so many options out there for travel, but exploring the world alone can be daunting even for the most confident individuals.  And when it comes to travelling alone, women in particular face challenges that their male counterparts may not even realize. Since over 65% of Intrepid Travelers are women, we understand many of the reasons they choose to travel on Intrepid’s group tours. First time Intrepidettes benefit from exciting itineraries to hundreds of...

Hello, Intrepidites! This month’s bucket-list is for one of our all-time favorite destinations – Tibet. Earlier this week we took a few minutes to sit down with Rebecca from the Intrepid Office in Toronto to ask her what her Top 6 highlights were from her journey through the magical region of mountains, monasteries, and the all-mighty yak!   The Beijing – Lhasa Train   The Qinghai-Tibet Railway is the highest in the world, peaking at over 5,000m above sea level at the Tanggula Pass. Because of the limited oxygen at that altitude, extra oxygen is pumped into the...