By Satyaki Dutta
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page”- If you are a travelholic, you can wholeheartedly agree to the wise words of Saint Augustine. However, to indulge your travel goals, sometimes you need to invest your time in the routine-bound daily life for the resources. Even then, you can travel by reading, which is the cheapest way to travel.
Caught in the grindings of professional life or the pressure of projects, you can find solace in reading, especially travel magazines. Not only do they transport you instantly to the magnificent places around the world but also offer a chance to plan your actual tour there. As they are constantly updated, the travel magazines provide you latest and accurate information on the places, so that you can actually depend on them.
If you are a bibliophile, opening an actual book in your hand, the crisp smell of the freshly printed ones can make you ecstatic. For the technophiles too, there are e-versions of almost all the international travel magazines. You can access them on the go from anywhere, with just an active internet connection and a good enough screen. Without further ado, here is our list of the best travel magazines which are perfects suitable for true travellers.
- National Geographic Traveller: The uncontested leader of the lot, National Geographic Traveller has a lot of experience under the belt as they are running since 1888. The topics they focus on cover amazing experience, major issues with a flavour of native touch and detailed analysis in a package of engaging story and stunning photographs. With a tagline of ‘Further’, the detailed reviews help everybody to plan their journey to their dream destination, in reality, or virtually. They also donate 27 percent of their earning to conservation and nature education wing of National Geographic society.
- Condé Nast Traveller: For the luxury travel ideas and social media influencers, Condé Nast is the go-to solution. The magazine with the motto of “Truth in travel,” provides high-quality content and unique images with the latest travel options in the luxury segment. The elegant writing style supported by the rich and vibrant pictures is the main attraction point to the subscribers. From exotic holidays to adrenalin-rich adventure destination, Condé Nast has it all.
- Lonely Planet: A part of the widely popular website/ guidebook series of the same name, Lonely Planet covers almost all the information needed to visit a place, down to minute details. From all kinds of hotel stay option, transportation details and must-try restaurants to all the special information up to minute details. The Q & A segment of the magazine caters to the query of all kinds of travellers. The most special part is, of course, the sincere review of the writers from their personal experience, on which you can really trust.
- Travel + Leisure Magazine: Originated from New York City, the Travel + Leisure India, commonly known as the T+L, is a monthly travel magazine, with a highlighted emphasis on leisure and luxury segment. Their targeted reader base is around 5 million urbane travellers who like to splurge on travel destinations. The destinations covered in their suave writing style and graceful photoshoots reflect this very efficiently.
- Outlook Traveller: One of the premier travel magazines with a history of 15 years with them, the Outlook Traveller has a loyal customer base, engaged with them for the content which is written by a team of passionate adventure-lover contributors. The exquisite images and sprightly descriptions make the place come live in front of your eyes.
- Escapism Travel Magazine: Published from New York twice a year, Escapism Travel Magazine is one of the major players in this industry, with 2.5 lakh customer base from across the globe. The main categories they cover are cultural and eco-tourism, extreme condition tours and treks, sustainable tourism and luxury travel.
- Discover India: One of the oldest and widely known travel magazines in India, which focuses on the subcontinent itself. Discover India is running since 1988. From wellness retreats to history and heritage, resorts in wildness and holy places of worships to food trails, the magazine covers everything Indian with captivating content and enthralling photographs.
