Dazzling seas, towering skyscrapers, amazing street cuisine, ancient ruins, deserted islands and scenes of ancient contemplation combined with the buzz of nightlife after dark. There’s something to excite your senses everywhere you go when backpacking Southeast Asia! In this travel guide we'll talk about backpacking in Southeast Asia, common travel mistakes, and how best to avoid them on your next trip. 

When you travel with us you'll fall in love with the people we work with and see why we feel so strongly about ethical tourism. We’ve loved building itineraries and relationships in Cambodia that reflect the principles of responsible travel, and are very much looking forward to travelling in Cambodia again as soon as it’s safe. Here are some of the ways INTRO has been enacting #SmallChange in Cambodia so far!

Welcome to Aotearoa, the Land of the Long White Cloud. A place more commonly known as New Zealand, the country's traditional Maori name has been used for over 1000 years since explorers from Polynesia came across on canoes to discover new lands. Now, New Zealand is waiting for explorers like yourself! Our extensive New Zealand Ultimate Backpacking Guide is here to help plan your travels so you can see more, spend less, and get the most out this beautiful corner of the world.

It's time to pack for the holiday you've been waiting for. You think you have everything and you're jetting off on your flight across the world. You get to your first accommodation, open your bag, and notice you somehow managed to forget half of your list. NO FEAR! We have THE ultimate packing list, tried and tested by INTRO-travellers themselves to make sure you're prepared for the time of your life!

We'd be lying if we didn't admit that visuals play a huge part in our destination decision-making. If you are after a serious adventure that will also fill your camera roll with envy-inducing photos, South Africa won’t let you down! From dramatic mountain panoramas to mind-blowing wilderness vistas and some of the loveliest beaches we've ever seen, here are the best spots in SA to snap breathtaking photos.

Whether you’re eager to do an exchange, wondering what’s next after your studies, need a break from the monotony of your work/life routine, or simply at a crossroads, gap years are a good idea at any age. Here’s why.