Curiosity Magazine

12/05/2019

As the year comes to an end, we're saying a temporary goodbye. Thank you for reading and go out and embrace the world in 2020!

Letter From the EditorSee You SoonPosted on December 4, 2019December 5, 2019byRebecca Holland Dear Readers, As 2019 comes to an end, so will our publishing. At least temporarily. Over the last few months we’ve thought a lot about the types of stories we want to deliver to readers, and they simply ...

11/24/2019

When a community’s home turns into a travel destination, the influx of tourism can cause controversy. Tourism crosses boundaries even when conscientious travelers try their best. Has Brazil’s Kalunga community found the solution?

TravelThe Sustainable Tourism Strategy Preserving a 300-Year-Old Culture In BrazilPosted on November 24, 2019byBeatriz Miranda The Santa Bárbara Waterfall When a community’s home turns into a travel destination, the influx of tourism can cause controversy. Tourism crosses boundaries even when con...

10/10/2019

People don't always think about how traveling impacts mental health, and vice versa. Take some time this to read last year's story from Rachel England.

Essays TravelHow I Overcame Traveling With Mental Illness to Lead a Life of AdventurePosted on August 8, 2018May 12, 2019byRachel England Death Valley National Park We’re in the desert and there’s not a single soul in sight, save for a bird or two soaring overhead. The horizon stretches out for ...

10/06/2019

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is stunning! And a great place to hike and kayak. Hope your weekend was filled with adventure! @ Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

10/04/2019

Happy October! Sign up for our monthly newsletter here to get travel articles from across the web delivered to your inbox the first week of every month.

Happy October! It's officially apple cider and pumpkin bar season here in the Midwest. The big news in the travel community this week was that Saudi Arabia started issuing tourist visas for the first time ever. Here's why we're hesitant about visiting. Elsewhere on the site we rounded up the most ...

10/03/2019

Saudi Arabia is open for tourism for the first time ever. But should you go?

Be a Better TravelerShould You Go There? A Guide to Visiting Controversial CountriesPosted on October 3, 2019October 3, 2019byCuriosity Magazine Al Bahah, Saudi Arabia. Photo by Kemo Sahab. Travel is easier than ever before, and it seems there’s almost nowhere that hasn’t been written about or I...

09/25/2019

Our founder Rebecca Holland spoke with the hosts of Travel Tomorrow about the differences and increasing similarities between travel writers/travel bloggers/travel influencers, why we hate Top 10 lists, the importance of diversity in travel writing, how we pay our writers and how much, and why we think everyone can by simply staying curious. Take a listen!

Curiosity Magazine founder Rebecca Holland breaks down the difference from a travel influencer and blogger to a journalist and what that means for objectivity i

09/24/2019

You've read them. You've probably written them. At least some of them make you cringe.

On WritingCharming, Exotic, Hidden gem: The Most Overused, Problematic Words In Travel WritingPosted on September 23, 2019September 23, 2019byCuriosity Magazine The statues are iconic. The sunset was stunning. Discover the real, authentic Rome like a local. The castle is nestled on a lush hillside i...

09/21/2019

Weekends are for exploring. And online shopping. And supporting your favorite travel magazine!

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09/17/2019

Summer vacation is over, but it's never too early to start planning your next trip.

Guides for Curious Travelers Our collection of guides gives you context before you travel. Read a brief history, learn about the current political and social climate, and take in our destination-specific cultural tips on how to travel with respect. Each guide also includes advice from our local writ...

09/14/2019

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09/13/2019

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