As you browse the web for Japan trip ideas, one image that’s almost certainly come up is of red-faced monkeys swimming in a hot spring, probably as snow falls around them. These Japanese snow monkeys are the macaques of Jigokudani (aka “Hell Valley”), an onsen located in the foothills of the Japanes...

Intrepid staff and travellers are a very passionate lot; unafraid to speak up about ethical and social justice issues they may be confronted with during their travels.   Human rights issues, poverty, environmental concerns…there are many, but one of the areas that Intrepid folk are most vocal about ...

There’s a never ending list of things to do on a trip to Playa Del Carmen or Cancun. Rio Lagartos and Ek Balam are two less known and more ‘off the beaten path’ places I wanted to check out. After visiting, I can’t believe they’re not much more well known! This combination made for one of the most m...

Wildlife Watching Fun Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Manuel Antonio is not only the smallest national park in the country it’s also the most visited. Why does such a small patch of land attract so many visitors? Wildlife sightings are all but guaranteed with ease. Some of the country’s most iconic critt...

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