Under-the-Radar Travel Magazines You Should Be Reading

It’s become a cliché to say that print is dead. And it’s become a cliché to say the opposite. But even in 2018, some of the finest travel magazines are best experienced as just that – magazines. You know, the kind made out of paper. Beyond the biggies ( Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Afar), there are several boutique publications that are re-imagining what a travel mag can be. Here’s a look at a few you should be reading now.

The Sidetracked Journal

With contributions from a global group of top travel writers and photographers, The Sidetracked Journal is pure adventure from cover to cover. Released three times a year, the magazine is packed with compelling narratives in far-flung locales, accompanied by swoon-worthy photography.

In The Latest Issue: Erik Boomer and two other National Geographic Adventurers of the Year ski with kites and tow whitewater kayaks over 1,000km of the Greenland ice sheet to reach the most northern river ever paddled.

Airbnbmag

 Despite its name, Airbnbmag isn’t really about vacation rentals. It’s about going deeper than the standard tourist traps and uncovering the soul of a destination through local culture, food and customs. It’s the ultimate insider’s guide to some truly inspiring locales – and is sure to spark your wanderlust.

In The Latest Issue: Where can you taste the diverse flavors of the world within the span of a few blocks? That’s right, it’s time to take the 7 train out to Queens.

The Travel Almanac

Founded in 2010,  The Travel Almanac calls itself a post-tourism publication. What, you may ask, is post-tourism? To the editors, it means going beyond our usual ideas about travel and exploring how “movement and location permeate all aspects of contemporary life.” Whether or not that makes sense to you, you’ll still be captivated by the amazing stories and provocative imagery in this bi-annual beauty.

In The Latest Issue: Working off of the theme of “Borders,” the spring/summer Travel Almanac dissects the concept of borders and boundaries — to understand how they manifest, shift, reappear and blur.

Cereal

A UK-based biannual, Cereal dials down on a select number of destinations per issue, getting insight from local movers and shakers (usually of the creative variety) about what makes their hometown stand out. With a focus on design, art and fashion, this one is perfect if you want to immerse yourself in the style of a place.

In The Latest Issue: The spring/summer 2018 edition explores the theme of sustainability, visiting Mexico City to experience Casa Luis Barragán and Pujol, and escaping to Malibu and Montenegro.

SUITCASE

 Filled with thought-provoking photo journals, city guides and articles by award-winning international writers, SUITCASE brings an elevated vibe to the traditional travel mag. The goal is to provide readers with armchair travel pleasures mixed in with real-life travel inspiration, with locally sourced tips to get the most out of any destination.

In The Latest Issue: When it comes to travel, design isn’t just the latest luxury hotel, but rather the remolding of destinations as they adapt to changing cultural climates. Suitcase’s design issue dives in!