Travel Book Excerpt: “It’s Only the Himalayas”
An excerpt from Outpost columnist Sue Bedford's debut travel memoir, It's Only the Himalayas and Other Tales of Miscalculation from an Overconfident Backpacker.
Travel Book Review: “Vagabond Dreams: Road Wisdom from Central America”
"Travel occurs as much within your head as it does beneath your feet, and great travel literature captures these reflections."
How to Overcome Your Anxiety and Speak a Foreign Language Abroad
Studying a language is one thing; speaking it is another. Here are some tips to boost your confidence abroad and help you take those extra steps on the road to multilingualism.
Live Cheap, Travel Longer: The Millennial’s Guide to Saving Money for Travel
Travelling on a budget is one thing; living on a budget is another. If you're planning a major round-the-world trip, start saving now.
4 Tips for Writing a Great Travel Story
Every traveller comes back with great stories; not every traveller knows how to tell them. If you think you could be the world’s next great roaming writer, keep these tips in mind.
The Dark Side of Backpacking
From Laos to Guatemala, hard-partying backpackers are changing small towns for the worse. Our columnist was no different—and today, she regrets it.
Why Evolving Technology Should Inspire You to Travel Right Now
Technology is narrowing the gap between Western and indigenous lives. If you don't get out and travel the world now, pretty soon it will all look the same.
Let Them Rest in Peace
Part 3 in a series on responsible travel: When is it okay to snap photos of cool-looking funerals?
Where the Wild Things Are (But Shouldn’t Be)
Part 2 in a series on ethical travel: If undomesticated animals were meant to be held in captivity, it wouldn’t be called “captivity.”
The Human Zoo Dilemma: How to Travel Responsibly Among Indigenous Cultures
Like all exploitative practices around the world, these tourist attractions exist because there’s a demand for them.