Intrepid Travel, a global leader in responsible travel for over 30 years, has announced a joint venture with publisher Hardie Grant Explore. The partnership will see the release of a new series of travel books, with the first title, 'The Intrepid List', set to hit shelves in October 2024.

'The Intrepid List' is a hardback book featuring over 100 unique travel experiences from around the globe. It's not your typical bucket list book, but rather, it's designed for the intrepid traveller - the explorers, thrill-seekers, foodies, and festival-goers. The book aims to inspire readers to discover new destinations or see classic ones from a different perspective, with a focus on responsible and ethical travel.

Following the publication of 'The Intrepid List', a new series of country-specific titles will be released in 2025 and beyond. This aligns with Intrepid's strategic vision of creating a global community of conscious, curious, and connected travellers.

"We are thrilled this joint (ad)venture will allow us to share and explore more stories that inspire even more people around the world to travel in a more Intrepid way," Intrepid Travel's Chief Customer Officer, Leigh Barnes, said. He also emphasised the company's commitment to inspiring travellers to connect with local communities and change the way they see the world.

The partnership between Intrepid Travel and Hardie Grant Explore began when Hardie Grant proposed the idea of creating a different kind of travel book series in 2023. Hardie Grant Explore, an imprint of Hardie Grant Publishing, has specialised in travel and natural history books for over 20 years.

Hardie Grant Publishing Managing Director, Roxy Ryan, echoed Barnes' enthusiasm.

"Hardie Grant Explore's vision is to open readers' minds to different cultures and perspectives, introduce authentic travel experiences and engage with the natural world. So naturally we were thrilled to partner with Intrepid who share such similar vision for their business. We are so excited for this fantastic new travel series to encourage readers and travellers alike to engage with the world around them," he said.