Our Story
Indagare inspires and empowers people to change their lives — and the world — through travel.
Launched in 2007 by Melissa Biggs Bradley, Indagare was founded on the belief that travel intelligence, honest storytelling, context and connection are essential to understanding a destination. Think of us as that insatiably curious friend: we love to share the best, of-the-moment travel intel and to leverage our global network because we believe in the power of connection and community. We know that how you travel matters, and it is reflected in how we work with you — from the dedicated trip-planning services we provide to the content we create for you and the fact that we offset the carbon footprint of all of our staff and members' travels. Welcome to the journey.
Why Travel With Us
Indagare Intel
To help our members make the most of their trips, our in-house team scouts more than 70 countries every year and taps our extensive global network for the latest on-the-ground intel. The result: customized itineraries and recommendations on everything from where to stay, eat, shop, what to do and why we recommend it for each member.
Trip Planning
In-depth interactions with our team guide members before, during and after the trip-planning process. We take care of everything with thoughtfulness and a keen eye for details—from flight bookings and packing lists to personalized restaurant recommendations and curated reading materials that enhance your on-the-ground experience.
Community
When you become an Indagare member, we don't just take you on a trip—we welcome you into an international family that enriches your life. Whether you're cooking with a local chef in Italy, making a lifelong friend on an Insider Journey or brainstorming with our team on your family's travel strategy, the relationships you build in our community are meant to last a lifetime.
Authentic Experiences
We believe that authentic experiences are endangered, but we can preserve them by traveling intelligently and responsibly.
Person-to-Person Connections
We believe that true understanding comes from connecting people, which is why we have cultivated a vast global network over many decades.
Firsthand Reporting
In an increasingly virtual world, we believe that firsthand reporting and accountability are more important than ever, which is why all of our reviews are backed by a name and the Indagare stamp of approval.
Meet
Our Founder
Melissa Biggs Bradley
A New York City native who has visited 114 countries (and counting), Melissa Biggs Bradley is recognized as a pioneering entrepreneur in the luxury travel space as well as an expert on Africa (she's the author of the book Safari Style). Learn more about Melissa and why she believes that "travel is not just where you go, but how the journey shapes you."
“Every day I see proof of the power of travel to change people's mindsets, their lives and the lives of those around them.”
- , Founder & CEO
Building Our Community
At Indagare, we are obsessed with traveling, storytelling and community: we believe in connecting people because collective intelligence will create the next generation of travel wisdom. Here are some of the company milestones since our launch.
Our Team
Based around the world, we are a group of trip-planners, destination experts, editors, storytellers, dreamers and obsessed travelers. We spend a collective average of 707 days a year on location, scouting, vetting, curating and chronicling the places and experiences that you need to know about.
Our Impact
“We proudly operate as a 100% carbon-neutral company, offsetting the carbon footprint of both our member and staff travels. Through the Indagare Impact Fund, we support vetted non-profits focused on conservation and community empowerment.”