From Outside, the great American road trip is resurgent. Among roadside attractions, Wall Drug is an icon: the granddaddy of tourist traps. William H. H. (Adirondack) Murray spent years justifying his pioneering call to the wildest parts of North America; today, we call it camping. Adam Baer is extremely embarrassed to use the made-up word “staycation”, but acquiesces to the coercive powers of Captain Kirk. Strange Telescopes is the second installment in Daniel Kalder’s anti-tourism crusade. A look at the 20 best travel books of the past century. Here's an article debunking a dozen travel myths. From Traveler, whom to tip, how much to give, and how to give it in more than 35 countries around the world. Here are 9 things not to do when in a new country. In search of beautiful people: While great museums and fine meals are key, some travelers admit to also hoping the locals will be hot. Tourists can now visit even the most far-flung destinations, but Judith Weingarten believes that one must settle in for a long stay to get a real sense of foreign lands. Why is it necessary for people to wax lyrical about a culture other than their own just to make a holiday enjoyable? A look at 8 of the most dangerous places (to live) on the planet. Where's the remotest place on Earth?: Getting away from it all is easier said than done, as new maps of the world's connectedness reveal. A review of You Are Here: Why We Can Find Our Way to the Moon but Get Lost in the Mall by Collin Ellard (and more).
