By Charu Dua
In yesteryears, the nomads used to travel miles in search of food, but interestingly they used to well-document their journeys using sketchy figures in and around the cave for others. The trend is not over it is just transformed into a better version of old product.
Reading as they say is the cheapest way to travel as it takes your imagination to another horizon but in the times of such technology and advancement, everyone fancies to become a traveler, a nomad, a globetrotter.
From the edgy sketches in the cave to the glossy papers and photographs in magazines, we have come a long way. Cheers to that first! I have curated a list of best travel magazines and practically relevant T+T (tips and tools) to build your own journey.
National Geographic Traveler
#1 National Geographic Traveler is without a doubt one of the most well-known travel magazines that you can rely upon. From information on budget trips, family vacations, exotic locations, trekking trails, detailed information, local streets stories to almost everything that a travel-enthusiast could dream of, everything could be easily found within the glossy pages of this magazine.
The photographs are particularly amazing with blend of emotions, knowledge and cultures combined. It caters to provide the best filtered information on travel experiences, recommendations, hotel and flight details etc!
#2 The Travel + Leisure
T+L brings you the best of luxury travels if it’s their on your wish-list, (if not, then it should be, you deserve it). Fancy travels to exotic and expensive locations can drill holes in your pocket, but in the end, it will be all worth it.
Emphasizing on luxury travel market, it boasts of celebrity highlights lounging in fancy and exotic hotels and resorts. One of the most astonishing features of this magazine is that it is highly engaging just as you are reading a thread of stories while creating a weave of your own travel in your head.
#3 Lonely Planet
Books are our best friends, but magazines like Lonely Planet should be our guardian. Catering to the exact needs of the varied traveler from time to time, it has created its own reputation in the market.
One of the section- Stories of travellers around the world is highly praiseworthy for their mesmerizing story-telling method and style. Being user-friendly is one of their biggest traits but the REVIEWS are the bona-fide reason it serves well in the market?
This magazine has been trusted to be the holy-grail of true and genuine reviews of hotel/property/country/experiences.
#4 Wanderlust India
Travelling for passion? Then you need to get a hold of Wanderlust Magazine ASAP! While digging around, you’ll find such vast varieties of articles and community forums of people who carry the travelling-bug in their veins. The photographs in this magazine are real experiences.
This magazine has helped countless people in finding their true love for travel, making them understand the whole process of going from one place to another. This magazine is for the brave and smart ones, who can relinquish their comfort zone to explore the hidden travelling treasures of earth.