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Mysterious but friendly, gorgeous but scarred—closed to the world for almost 50 years, Albania is basking in freedom and beckoning travellers in.

In the next installment of The Tea Sessions we meet Mr. Gao, an ancient-tree tea harvester who reminds Jeff that tea is better enjoyed than described.

In the next installment in his new series about tea and travel, Jeff writes about one of his favourite teahouses, run by one of his favourite people ever.

Stranded like never before. Fearing getting stuck in Los Angeles due to a COVID lockdown, a Vancouverite heading to New Zealand ends up in Panama by way of Costa Rica. 

In Peru, explorer Jeff Fuchs led Outpost across spectacular Andes valleys and highlands in search of Inca history and guided by “ayni,” the Quechua spirit of reciprocity. In this episode, Jeff and…

In the Pamir Mountains of Central Asia lies the Gorno-Badakhashan autonomous region of Tajikistan. Spanning almost half the country but sparsely populated, its wide-open spaces can be tough on its people. 

In the second installment of his new Tea Sessions series for Outpost, explorer Jeff Fuchs reflects on the transformational act of partaking of tea in Japan.

In his exclusive series for Outpost, explorer, tea aficionado and editor-at-large JEFF FUCHS reflects on the fascinating people and indelible moments of his extraordinary expeditions, and the role tea has played along the way.

In the early ’80s Elspeth Beard hit the road for a round-the-world adventure—going solo, riding a 1974 BMW bike. Her book “Lone Rider: The First British Woman to Motorcycle Around the World,” is all about that incredible, epic experience.

Though the destination is indeed spectacular, how you get to Machu Picchu is definitely half the fun!