A guide to visiting South America: Galapagos Islands
Our next destination in our guide to South America is the incredible Galapagos Islands! This area is home to a diverse array of wildlife and a pretty amazing ecosystem, making it a must-visit destination for animal lovers and nature enthusiasts. We sat down with Justin, Industry Account Manager for Lindblad Expeditions/National Geographic, to find out […]
A guide to visiting South America: Argentina and Chile
South America – a continent filled with glaciers, rainforests, peaks, ruins, beaches, unique wildlife and so much incredible history! It’s an ambitious job to explore the whole continent in one trip, unless you have a few months up your sleeve to be able to fit it all in and truly experience everything each country has […]
12 Cool Facts about Machu Picchu in Peru
Original blog post featured on The Journal by Intrepid, by Jenna Hoare. Here’s everything you need to know about the ancient ruins of the Inca civilisation. #1 Each stone was precisely cut to fit together so tightly that no mortar was needed to keep the walls standing I promise, this is cooler than it sounds. […]
Everything you need to know about travel in Alaska
Original blog post featured on The Journal by Intrepid, by Sarah Reid. It’s one of the world’s most spectacular wilderness destinations, but there’s so much to see and do in Alaska that planning a first-time trip can feel overwhelming. From what to pack to the best places to go, here’s everything you need to know […]
5 festive day tours to add to your Christmas wishlist
If you’re heading off for a delightful Christmas in the Northern Hemisphere, in search of a magical White Christmas, then you’ll want to make sure you make the most of this incredible time of year. Yes, it may be freezing cold, but we can assure you there’s nothing more beautiful than visiting destinations in Europe […]
Get to know Philly, NYC’s smaller but popular neighbour
If you find yourself visiting the City that never sleeps – then we recommend a visit to its fascinating neighbour Philadelphia! A city rich in history, culture, great food and a long list of fun and exciting things to do. How long should you spend here? Where should you go? How should you get around? […]
Add a little local to your next adventure
Are you looking for something extra to make your stay in a destination that little bit more authentic? As travellers we often want to immerse ourselves in a new destination, whether it’s by meeting the local people, trying traditional food and drinks, exploring significant sites or learning about their history and culture. If you’re on […]
South America: a local perspective
The beautiful landscapes, ancient ruins and dramatic culture of South America are enough to make anyone want to visit this amazing continent. When someone mentions South America the first things that usually come to mind are Machu Picchu, Rio De Janeiro and of course the Amazon – but there’s a whole lot more to South […]
A new year full of endless travel possibilities
January is almost over. As people return to work, children go back to school and students begin their year of study, the thought of another holiday often pops into our head! We make our resolutions and decide we will start this new year fresh and determined to succeed at whatever our goals may be. Dreaming […]
A guide to Mexico’s best Maya temples
Since the Spanish first set foot on Mexican soil in 1519, the stepped, crumbling and jungle-covered scattered ruins of the south-eastern Yucatan Peninsula have fascinated the outside world. They’re the legacy of the most sophisticated and formidable people ever to dominate Central America: These pyramids, temples, holy places and sacrificial sites attract the curious minds […]
How to spot sloths in Costa Rica
There’s just something about sloths. From their sweet, smiling faces to their laissez faire way of life – the world just can’t get enough of them. Heck, even Ellen DeGeneres has had them on her show. For the sloths that aren’t starring in YouTube videos or Facebook posts, you can find them in the tropical forests of […]
Who were the Incas? Our Peru culture guide
In the city of Cuzco stands the archaeological site of Qorikancha, a religious complex and celestial observatory built by the Incas during the 15th-century reign of Tupac Yupanqui. At the time, Qorikancha – dedicated to the sun god Inti – was the richest and most important temple in the Inca world. Its thick stone walls, […]
The 5 best wine bars in Buenos Aires
Welcome to Buenos Aires, the wine-stained capital of Argentina famous for its juicy steaks, spicy chimichurri and late-night tango trysts. Make no mistake you’ll be working up an appetite here and at the end of a big day exploring it’s important to know where to drop in for that perfect drop of Malbec. Here are […]
Video: South America with Peregrine
At Peregrine we offer premium adventures, and for us that means embracing the spirit of adventure through a more immersive cultural journey. One thing we’ve learned at Peregrine – you never outgrow adventure. The spirit that drives you to get out there and see the world. Not through a coach window or with 50 strangers […]
Visit Cuba before it changes forever
Cuba is one of the hottest travel destinations around and it is easy to see why. The country has a unique and colourful history that still dominates most aspects of Cuban life. ‘The US and Cuba have signed an agreement to resume commercial air traffic for the first time in more than 50 years. Some […]
It’s official, guys: here are the 6 hottest destinations in 2016
It’s that time of year again, folks. Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel for 2016 list is hot off the press. As travellers and professional where-to-next-ers, we look forward to this thing every year. It’s a much better way to pick our next adventure than what we normally do: throw darts at a revolving globe, which is not very helpful and […]
All you corn eat: our guide to the best Mexican street foods
It’s no secreto that Mexico has one of the best street food cultures in Central America. Fast, cheap, fresh and packed with flavour, you could easily spend weeks eating your way around the country and never get to try it all. Plus, why sit down at a restaurant when you could be wandering, sightseeing and […]
Louise visits Columbia
Following my trip Cuba in 2014, I travelled onto Colombia where I joined an Intrepid Group Tour –9 day Colonial Colombia. Here are a few of my highlights from that journey. Cartagena – The old city is full of colourful colonial buildings with flowering bougainvillea cascading over the balconies to the cobbled streets below. It is a […]
