June 23, 2022
Nomads: Interview with Anthony Sattin
Anthony Sattin is a British writer and broadcaster who has been described as "one of the key influences on travel writing today." His award-winning journalism on…
April 26, 2022
Hung Out to Dry in Thailand
When an American expat in Thailand finds herself trapped in a precarious situation, she is forced to confront her fears in order to escape. Hot,…
April 20, 2021
Memory and Isolation in a Santiago Hotel
An American expat returns to her adopted home in Santiago, Chile. While undergoing the mandatory quarantine, she finds ample time to reflect on the people…
July 19, 2020
A New Devil
An unusual New Year's celebration in northern Thailand offers a traveler a chance to reflect on the "devils" that haunt us, no matter where we…
February 11, 2020
Get Away from Yourself
As part of our series on travel writing tips, Intrepid Times contributing editor Jennifer Roberts takes on the first person pronoun. "There are a couple…
November 20, 2019
The Mountain of Fire
During a midnight trek up a volcano in Java, Indonesia, our writer realizes that her so-called "guides" are not exactly who they claim to be.…
July 26, 2019
Meeting Pachamama on the Salkantay Trail
On an out-of-the-way hiking trail in the Andes, an American traveler gets a helping hand from the local deity. “First, we give to Pachamama,” Chachi…
