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Oktoberfest - the time of year when everybody heads to Munich to saturate with beer and satiate with schnitzel. But if you're done with being a Bierleichen, why not head somewhere more exotic with Intrepid? We're holding a huge Oktoberfest 4-day sale to celebrate some of our destinations that don't require a janker and lederhosen - so slam down those steins and swap them for a Mojito or Capirinia! With up to 40% OFF trips spanning the globe, you don't want to be sleeping it off under a table or you'll miss out!
Plus we're celebrating Intrepid's event-full adventures this month, so in this edition we whet your appetite for fun with festival feasts, give away free Urban Adventures recipe books and you could be enjoying a Christmas dinner with a difference at Machu Picchu!
Happy Oktoberfest!
Sue Elliot
Intrepid Express Editor, Intrepid Travel
FREE Urban Adventures recipes
We love local food so much that we sent our Urban Adventures experts in cities across the globe to visit their grandma, aunty, local street hawker and favourite restaurant to get the recipe of the local dish they love the most.
We've managed to loosen 21 recipes from the family secret treasure trove and right now you can download a FREE taste of 3 delicious dishes.
To obtain the full Local Recipe Book you simply need to purchase any Urban Adventure between now and 31 October, 2011, using the Promo code FOODIE. You not only get the recipe book but also 15% off your Urban Adventure!
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Cambodia's Pchum Ben festival
Photo: Paul Chea
When your visit coincides with a festival, not only do you get to join in the fun, but as Intrepid's Paul Chea explains, it's a special opportunity to enjoy a real taste of local life...
"I would like to invite you to my home - Cambodia - in September for one of the most important festivals in the Khmer calendar. We call this festival Pchum Ben, and it literally translates to mean "gathering and offering of food". This is when we spend time with our families preparing food and offering it to the spirits of our ancestors, and the hungry ghosts who walk the earth during this time..."
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Cambodian Traveller - 9 days - from €765
This fascinating journey provides ample time to temple-hop, shop, and marvel at the glory of the ancient Khmer civilisation.
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Great Indochina Loop - 29 days - from €2095
Travel from the hidden treasures of Thailand and laid-back lanes of Laos, to the fabulous vibrancy of Vietnam and the engaging charisma of Cambodia.
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Oktoberfest 4-day sale - up to 40% off
SAVE 40% on these trip prices when you book by 15 October and travel before 31 December, 2011.
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Festival fit for a Swazi king
Photo: Kaye Holder
There are many festivals around the world that celebrate seasonal fruit and others that focus on beer, but in the scenic kingdom of Swaziland the two come together in a special celebration - the Marula Festival.
Ruled over by King Mswati 111, this peaceful Kingdom is rapidly becoming a traveller's favourite on the trail through Southern Africa. Swaziland is the smallest country in the southern hemisphere, yet there is a surprisingly diverse landscape - with dramatic mountains, spectacular valleys and prolific game reserves that offer the visitor a wide range of adventure activities...
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Kruger & Two Kingdoms - 9 days - from €2045
Travel the magnificent Panorama Route through Mpumalanga Province, Swaziland and Mozambique, all the way to the golden sands of Durban.
Oktoberfest sale - SAVE 20% when you book this trip now to coincide with the February festival.
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Classic Southern Africa - 21 days - from €4590
Meet the welcoming people of South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique and Lesotho while learning about the local traditions and customs that are proudly being kept alive.
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Celebrating survival for the Deni
Photo: Sarah Howarth, Amazon
September 11, 2001, was not only the day of a horrific event in the United States that changed the world in which we live, it was also a day of hope for the Deni. The Deni are a poor indigenous group living in semi-isolation in a very remote part of the Amazon and Paulo Adario, Greenpeace Brazil Amazon Campaign Director, explains why September 11 holds special significance for their survival...
"After waiting more than 10 years the for Brazilian government to show up and recognise their traditional territory, the Deni asked for help from people who wouldn't deliver broken promises. That day, at 10:00am (same time as New York City) we had a Greenpeace ship - the Sunrise - arrive in Manaus. Media were on board for a press conference to announce that Greenpeace would help the Deni people to demarcate 1.6 million hectares of forests, claimed by them as their historical homeland. With everyone's attention turning to the tragic news coming out of the USA, it's no wonder this was the worst media day to help the voices of Deni people to be heard, but work continued and in 2004 the demarcation was completed..."
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Win a trip - Peru!
Photo: John Riddle, Machu Picchu
What better way to celebrate the final days of 2011 than trekking to Machu Picchu? You could WIN a place on Inca Trail Express, departing Cuzco on 20 December, 2011.
Travel from the heady heights of the Andes to the exotic lowlands of the Amazon on this event-full adventure through the best of Peru. Hike along ancient pathways to Machu Picchu and discover the heart and soul of the Inca Empire. From vibrant cities to glorious natural wonders - this 7-day trip really has it all.
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How to WIN a place on Inca Trail Express, departing Cuzco on 20 December, 2011:
Enter online before 18 October and tell us where the whacky festival photo was taken!
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Winning this trip is a great holiday head start for Intrepid Express subscribers who want to travel on the trip and date specified. The prize is not transferable, so before you enter please read the full terms and conditions.
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The lucky winner will be notified by email and will have 7 days to confirm their booking.
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