I'm a Travel Writer, but I Don't Fly — Here's Why
One writer shares how having aviophobia, an intense fear of flying, has changed her travel experience.
A Transformative Trek to West Africa's Highest Waterfall
At Ghana's Wli Waterfalls, one writer reflects on the weight of history — and wades into the bright unknown.
How My First Trip to Hawaii Pushed Me Out of My Comfort Zone — and Helped Me Conquer My Fear of Water Sports
I went surfing in Hawaii for the first time — here's why you should, too.
Writer Paul Theroux Reflects on His Time in Southeastern Africa — the Place That Sparked a Lifetime of Exploration
The early T+L contributor remembers a Peace Corps posting, a nation on the verge of independence, and a formative leap into the great wide world.
Seeing Cartagena Through the Eyes of Colombia's Most Famous Magical Realist
Following the footsteps of Gabriel García Márquez, one writer finds herself under a spell.