intrepid events
To find out more and speak to a real person, why not come along to one of our slide nights?
| city | time | date | event | presenter | booking | attendees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London, UK | 10:00am | Sat, 13 March 2010 | BOOKINGS REOPENED! London Urban Adventure - Think you know London? Prepare yourself to be surprised! Join us for a special departure of our London’s Markets and spend the day rediscovering the markets through the eyes of a true Londoner! Normally £40 per person, 12 lucky people will do this fabulous walking tour for just £10*! Give the London store a call on 0207 354 6169 to book your spot, but hurry! It’s sure to fill up quickly! * Please note you will need to bring your Oyster card for this tour. more info | London Urban Adventures | book me | 11 |
| Melbourne (Hawthorn) Australia | 12:30pm | Sat, 13 March 2010 | **Twilight Trail** Twilight the movie is fast becoming a cultural phenomenon and a cult flick of our generation with the mesmerizing Edward and his passionate romance with Bella thrilling audiences worldwide. This trip is based on the film sets of the first Twilight movie (and book) in the western states of Oregon and Washington, but you will also see regional highlights which are not related to the movie. Twilight Trail is for dedicated fans of the film or anybody who is keen to get swept up with the beauty of the region and the sublime story. more info | Travel Specialist | book me | 4 |
| Melbourne (CBD) Australia | 6:00pm | Tue, 16 March 2010 | Delhi to Kathmandu From reminders of the Mughal dynasty in northern India to the snow-capped Himalayas of Nepal, this trip will certainly inspire. Witness the colour and contrast between the plains of central India and the sacred Ganges, the grasslands of the Terai and the foothills of the Himalayas. Our adventure brings us face to face with pilgrims, villagers, sadhus and shopkeepers. For those wanting to travel by land between these two very different neighbours this is the perfect journey. Special offers available for new bookings made on the night | Isabel Kalin | book me | 19 |
| London, UK | 7:00pm | Tue, 16 March 2010 | Steve Davey Travel Photography - Many people find taking pictures on their travels somewhat bewildering, and so just snap away with little or no thought. Come and join professional travel photographer, Steve Davey, who will take you through some of the creative decisions that you should make in order to take award winning photographs. Steve will also give some hints and tips about taking better travel portraits - another area that many people find difficult on their travels! If you are interested in coming on one of Steve's unique Photo Tours - with land arrangements provided by Intrepid Travel, then this would be a good opportunity to talk to him about them! more info | Steve Davey - Professional Travel Photographer | fully booked | 82 |
| London, UK | 10:00am | Wed, 17 March 2010 | St Patrick’s Day Special & London’s Markets!! – Urban Adventures takes you for a Full Day walking tour to uncover the real Irish London! From Covent Garden to Camden Lock, we shall bring to life the true mark of the Irish in London. Call 0207 354 6169 to register your interest: price GBP40 per person, includes the transport between the markets and the expert leadership of the ever popular Irish-Londoner : Padraig Lynch! Please note minimum numbers apply. more info | London Urban Adventures | book me | |
| London, UK | 6:30pm | Wed, 17 March 2010 | Digital Photography Made Easy - So you've got a digital camera but you're baffled by the endless menu options and your photographs aren't as good as they should be. Don't despair - this is the photography course for you! This two-hour evening workshop will show you how to set up your camera, guide you through the important settings, explain the different file formats and other considerations which will allow you to get the best out of your camera. We'll also look at what makes one image have more impact than another and how you can use camera settings and your creativity to improve your composition and create images which have that WOW factor. The workshop costs £40 and all participants will receive £50 worth of discount vouchers from Intrepid Travel and a £20 discount voucher for other Photo Iconic photography courses (excluding short image workshops) in 2010 more info |
Chris Coe - 'Travel Photographer of the Year' Competition Founder | book me | 2 |
| Sydney (Paddington) Australia | 6:30pm | Tue, 23 March 2010 | World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) Join special guest Dr Jan Schmidt-Burbach, a veterinarian from Germany, currently working as Wildlife Programmes Manager for WSPA Asia. Hear of his experiences treating wild animals such as bears and orangutan, assisting in animal rescues, advising and training vet staff and managing an End Bear Baiting project in Pakistan. Jan will also advise us on how we can be animal friendly travellers. more info | Dr Jan Schmidt-Burbach (WSPA) | fully booked | 55 |
| London, UK | 7:00pm | Tue, 23 March 2010 | Morocco & the Middle-East - Join Siobhan as shares her travels in Iran, Syria, Jordan, Egypt and her experiences of leading trips in Morocco. Be prepared to see the exquisite beauty of the Iman square in Esfahan, the spectacular sand dunes of the Sahara, the ancient Nabataean city of Petra and the bustling bazaars of Damascus and much more from this enigmatic Intrepid region! | Siobhan O'Halloran - Intrepid Specialist | book me | 11 |
| Brisbane, Australia | 5:45pm | Wed, 24 March 2010 | Vietnam: Explore the evocative Old Quarter of Hanoi, Sail Halong Bay, Ride the famed Reunification Express, Visit imperial Hue, Embark on a shopping spree in Hoi An, Swim in the South China Sea, Explore Saigon by cyclo. Trip link: http://www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/VSR | Jen Ford | book me | 12 |
| Auckland, New Zealand | 6:15pm | Wed, 24 March 2010 | Egypt, Turkey & Morocco - Cruise on the Nile, see the pyramids and Abu Simbel, climb Mt Sinai. Alternatively, meander through Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, explore the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, or gain an insight into Gallipoli. Or maybe magical Morocco, this is a country that has spellbound travellers for thousands of years - hike in the mountains, get lost in markets and much more. Intrepid has done all the homework for you, the only question is why have you waited this long to go? | Tanya Gurtin - Intrepid specialist | book me | 14 |
| Toronto, Canada | 6:30pm | Wed, 24 March 2010 | Antarctica - the Frozen Continent: Mick, our Sales Manager, says this was his most amazing trip ever and he's been around! He will share his adventure with you tonight. You will learn about the vessels we use, the magnificent wildlife that awaits and why this truly is a trip of a lifetime. **Door prize to be won: Book on Antarctic history hand picked by Mick .** | Mick Phelan | book me | 2 |
| Melbourne (CBD) Australia | 6:30pm | Wed, 24 March 2010 | World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) Join special guest Dr Jan Schmidt-Burbach, a veterinarian from Germany, currently working as Wildlife Programmes Manager for WSPA Asia. Hear of his experiences treating wild animals such as bears and orangutan, assisting in animal rescues, advising and training vet staff and managing an End Bear Baiting project in Pakistan. Jan will also advise us on how we can be animal friendly travellers. more info | Dr Jan Schmidt-Burbach (WSPA) This event is now fully booked | book me | 2 |
| London, UK | 6:30pm | Wed, 24 March 2010 | Shoot like a Pro - This two hour evening workshop will look at how to go about earning a living as a travel photographer, starting with the images which sell. We'll examine potential markets for travel photography, how to prepare your images for selling and how you set about finding potential customers. The workshop will cover print sales, published images and the internet, and will look at potential markets from both stock and commissioned images. It costs £40 and all participants will receive £50 worth of discount vouchers from Intrepid Travel and a £20 discount voucher for other Photo Iconic photography courses (excluding image workshops) in 2010. And, if you're up for the challenge then Chris will finish the evening by setting you a brief to shoot and will include a personal critique of your images. You will be given four weeks to complete the brief. A written critique will be provided to give you an insight into the quality of your images, composition, technical aspects and suitability to sell. The Challenge, brief and follow-up critique is optional and additional to the workshop, and costs a further £40. You can book this in advance with us or book it on the night. more info |
Chris Coe - 'Travel Photographer of the Year' Competition Founder | book me | 1 |
| Melbourne (CBD) Australia | 6:00pm | Thu, 25 March 2010 | Incredible China Take in China's iconic sights and highlights on this in-depth adventure. From Hong Kong to Beijing, discover ancient relics, natural wonders, vibrant cities and a culture and history dating back thousands of years. Whether you're standing atop the Great Wall, checking out the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, cycling past paddy fields or roaming the markets of Shanghai, you'll be creating memories of China to last a lifetime. Special offers available for new bookings made on the night | Erica Hazen | book me | 18 |
| Melbourne, Australia | 10:00am | Sat, 27 March 2010 | BOOKINGS CLOSED - London Urban Adventure - Think you know London? Prepare yourself to be surprised! Join us for a special departure of our East London Uncovered to really get under the skin of this fascinating part of London. Normally £25 per person, 12 lucky people will do this fabulous walking tour for just £10! Give the London store a call on 0207 354 6169 to book your spot, but hurry! It’s sure to fill up quickly! Stay tuned for future London Urban Adventures, call to register your interest :-) more info | London Urban Adventures | fully booked | 14 |
| Toronto, Canada | 6:30pm | Tue, 30 March 2010 | South East Asia: Come join as we explain the Intrepid Experience in Vietnam & Cambodia. We will sail Halong Bay onboard a junk, visit the imperial relics of Hue, discover the frenetic pace of life in Ho Chi Minh City. Then crossing in to Cambodia to visit the stunning temple network of Angkor Wat. ** $100 travel voucher available on the night for ANY Intrepid trip booked within the next month** | Melanie Gauthier | book me | 6 |
| London, UK | 7:00pm | Tue, 30 March 2010 | Indonesia - From Jakarta to Senggigi, Indonesia is one of Intrepid's favourite destinations. Come along tonight as Erin runs through her travels in the amazing East Indies! We'll also be having a look at the worlds newest country, Timor-Leste! | Erin Farmer - Intrepid Specialist | book me | 5 |
| London, UK | 7:00pm | Wed, 31 March 2010 | La Dolce Vita - with Easter just days away, what better time to have a look at what's on offer in fabulous Italy? Silvia led trips through Italy last summer and loved every minute, she's sure to inspire you to a 'low-carbon' yet high on experience Italian Adventure of your own! | Silvia Rodrigues - Italy Trip Leader and Travel Specialist! | book me | 1 |
| Toronto, Canada | 6:30pm | Wed, 7 April 2010 | India : Helen has been to India three times (once on Intrepid's Food Lover's India tour - http://www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/HKT) and has covered a fair amount of this vast country - Goa, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Udaipur, Varanasi and plenty of spots in between. Her presentation will include lots of pictures and cover many topics, including some of the must-see spots, favourite Indian foods (she's an avid cook) and tons of tips for making your trip to India as enjoyable as possible. ** $100 travel voucher available on the night ** | Helen | book me | 2 |
| London, UK | 7:00pm | Thu, 8 April 2010 | Salsa Experience! - Our favourite Puerto Rican, Ronnie Raul, sashay's into the Islington Retail store tonight to teach us all some of the smooth moves of Salsa, it's sure to get muy caliente in the store tonight! Ronnie's one-hour class is suitable for beginners and experts alike and is sure to inspire you on to a Latin American adventure of your own! There might even be a mojito or two to help break the ice and limber you up for dancing! | Ronnie Raul - Salsa Maestro | book me | 3 |
