Intrepid Travel uses classified ads for mystery expedition

June 19, 2018 11:45

Intrepid Travel is going old school – running a classifieds-style ad in the Courier Mail, Herald Sun and Sunday Telegraph.

The ads call for people to apply for a journey with “long travel delays, intermittent electricity, no Wi-Fi, cold showers and long hikes”.

Intrepid Travel’s print advertisement

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Abigail Dawson

Abigail Dawson was Mumbrella's senior content journalist covering event content. She left Mumbrella to move into an agency role in 2020.

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History repeats 19 Jun 18

Ernest Shackleton in the 1900s

Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success.

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Or more recently 20 Jun 18

WANTED: Someone to go back in time with me. This is not a joke. You’ll get paid after we get back. Must bring your own weapons. Safety not guaranteed. I have only done this once before.

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