Physical Journeys (The Outer World)

Why We Travel & Travel Philosophy

Why travel should be considered an essential human activity
Travel is not rational, but it’s in our genes. Here’s why you should start planning a trip now.
Why We Travel video
Rick Steves explores the motivations and benefits behind travel.
Thoughtful Travel A BBC column on mindful, sustainable, and ethical travel practices.
I care a lot about climate change. Does that mean I can never ever fly?
Sigal Samuel on travel ethics and sustainability

Train Ride
A long poem written by Ted Berrigan during a train journey to visit a friend.
How to Make a Travel Journal
A guide to starting your own analog Instagram-style travel record.
The Zen of Travel Journaling
Rick Steves shares the calming benefits of keeping a travel journal.
How and Why to Write a Travel Report
A guide to writing professional travel reports with clarity and purpose.
The Travel Writer's Dilemma: Share or Gatekeep
Pico Iyer questions whether writers should keep travel secrets hidden or share them.
Robert Frank – “The Americans”
A photographic journey across America
In Search of America Road Trip Mix
Photography and exploration in American road trips
Travel Through Maps and Narratives
Online exhibit on travel stories and mapping

How to Research and Plan a Vacation, Right on Your Phone
Tools and apps for vacation planning via smartphone.
How to Write a Corporate Travel Policy
Technical writing tips for crafting effective corporate travel guidelines.
A New Frontier for Travel Scammers: A.I. Generated Guidebooks
This article explores the influx of A.I. generated travel guidebooks on Amazon.
Falling Fruit
Public map for foraging locations

Best trails in Columbia
A collection of the top trails and hiking spots in Columbia, SC.
Historic Columbia
Explore historical tours and landmarks in Columbia, SC.
Merlin Bird ID
Free app for identifying birds instantly by photo or sound.
INaturalist
A community for nature lovers to log and share biodiversity sightings.
Falling Fruit
Public map for foraging locations

Greenland Says Visit. But Step Lightly and Speak Softly
Greenland encourages responsible tourism to protect its environment and culture.
Eating Up Easter: Haka Puai te Kainga
A documentary about tourism’s impact on Easter Island’s culture and environment.
PEI Notes from an Anne of Green Gables Fangirl
A travel writer explores Prince Edward Island through the lens of the famous novel.
I Care a Lot About Climate Change. Does That Mean I Can Never Ever Fly?
Sigal Samuel responds to a reader's question about the ethics of air travel
How Tourism Hasn’t Changed Since the Grand Tour
Reflection on centuries of elite travel culture
Measuring the White Lotus Effect
Media tourism and the influence of TV locations

Last Week Tonight episode about Everest from 2019
John Oliver critiques the tourism industry surrounding Mount Everest.
They Inhaled Gas and Scaled Everest in Days
The use of xenon gas for quick ascents on Everest stirs controversy.
You can still climb Mount Everest. Here's how to do it responsibly
A guide to responsible climbing in the Himalayas.
Drones will do some schlepping for sherpas on Mount Everest
Drones are being tested for supply transport to ease the burden on sherpas.

Game of Thrones: Making of a Screen Tourism Destination
A tourism website highlighting how Northern Ireland leveraged its role in the show.
Tourism threatens infrastructure of historic Game of Thrones town
Over-tourism in Dubrovnik, Croatia due to Game of Thrones fame.
Game of Thrones Tourism is Wildly Popular
A look at why locations from the show have become tourist hot spots.
17 Virtual Tours of Iconic Movie Locations
Google Arts & Culture movie destination tours

Charlotte in Flight
Art and culture at the Charlotte Douglas Airport
How to Visit an Art Museum
Video guide for thoughtful museum visits
Extreme Airport Engineering episode of NOVA
A documentary episode on LaGuardia Airport’s dramatic redesign.