January 5, 2021
A Moment in Avignon
In the midst of ticking boxes on a tight itinerary, a traveler finds a simple moment of connection in the French countryside. Across the Rhone from the centre ville of…
December 29, 2020
The Land of Waterfalls
On a road trip through Iceland, a traveler ditches her itinerary and allows herself to be enveloped by the magic of the landscape, one waterfall at a time. "A land…
December 8, 2020
Surfing the Mediterranean
A Kiwi traveler in Italy finds that riding the waves is the perfect way to overcome the language barrier and make a connection with locals. When I looked into the…
November 17, 2020
Covid-Positive in Europe’s Second Wave
In the midst of the pandemic, a New Zealander ventures halfway across the world so she can be with her partner in the Czech Republic. But the journey comes at…
October 25, 2020
The Parting Gift
A writer reflects on a childhood visit to Paris, and relives precious moments with the woman who inspired her to travel. Marching past the impeccable lawns of Champ de Mars…
October 18, 2020
The Abandoned Notebook
A chance discovery of a lost notebook in Slovenia's capital sends a traveler on an epic quest to return the diary to its rightful owner. Stumbling off the night train…
September 28, 2020
Traveling Bravely During Covid-19
A reluctant traveler tries to get through her first Covid-19 flight without succumbing to overwhelming anxiety and loneliness. Contrary to my normal behavior of feeling terrified of flying, or terrorists, this time…
September 24, 2020
Chernobyl: A Stalkers’ Guide – Interview with Darmon Richter
Writer and photographer Darmon Richter has been a friend of Intrepid Times since we first interviewed him back in 2016. With the release of his stunning new book, Chernobyl: A…
August 17, 2020
The People Before Us
While walking through Auschwitz and Birkenau, a traveler reflects on the strangeness of visiting a place so many once wanted to leave. I wanted to do it. Everyone that comes…
August 10, 2020
On the Road to Panic
As her bus tackles tight roads on a mountain in Spain, a traveler tries to hold back memories of a past trauma that threaten to send her into a tailspin…
