As tourists flock to Hội An, Sa Pa and Cát Bà Island in increasing numbers, should Vietnam do more to tackle overtourism? That's the question Hanoi-based travel writer Joshua Zukas is asking, as he meanders through the busy streets of Hội An. adventure.com/hoi-an-cat-ba-…

📰 Weekend read: Considered a pioneer of Ireland’s slow food renaissance, Sally Ferns-Barnes is the country's last wild fish smoker, championing ancient techniques and ingredients through her filleting, smoking, tasting, and coastal foraging courses. adventure.com/sally-ferns-ba…

From Senegal’s jazz-filled streets to Vodun ceremonies in Benin, this is one of the world's most culturally diverse regions. Home to 300+ ethnic groups and with growing tourist infrastructure, here are 5 West Africa countries to explore. Intrepid Travel adventure.com/travel-west-af…

Tour guide Gareth Johnson has been to North Korea over 100 times—and was one of the first to enter North Korea earlier this year when the mysterious dictatorship briefly opened its doors. Zanny Merullo Steffgen chats to him about travel behind the Iron Curtain. adventure.com/gareth-johnson…

Too much screen time? We put the Daylight Computer—a black-and-white Android tablet—to the test for six months to see if it's an ideal computer for traveling. adventure.com/daylight-compu…

📰 Weekend read: 70-year-old Hayashi Kimiyo is one of the last remaining pearl divers along Japan’s Kii Peninsula. But it’s a dying tradition and as climate change wreaks havoc on the ocean, she fears for the future of her world. Story by Ruby Deevoy adventure.com/japan-freedivi…

Now a movie with Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, the journey of 'The Salt Path' was first told in Raynor Winn’s memoir. But this voyage goes back to a centuries-old tradition of people seeking health, healing and transformation along England’s SW coast adventure.com/the-salt-path-…

"I ponder Hội An’s future. Tourism in Kyoto and Barcelona has had a decades-long head start on this tiny town. In 10 or 20 years, will fed-up residents start looking for someone to blame?" Hanoi-based Joshua Zukas shares his take on tourism in Vietnam. adventure.com/hoi-an-cat-ba-…

At Jordan’s first winery, Chiara finds a winemaking heritage going back millennia—despite droughts, climate change and geopolitics. But it's also about more than wine. It’s about challenging perceptions of Jordan and ‘the Middle East’ as a whole adventure.com/jordan-wine-ma…

Though there’s no official news on North Korea reopening, companies like Young Pioneer Tours, founded by Gareth Johnson who's visited over 100 times, are hopeful tourism will resume soon. Zanny Merullo Steffgen chats to him about a place that divides travelers. adventure.com/gareth-johnson…

The islands of Zenadth Kes/Torres Strait between Australia & Papua New Guinea are under threat. If nothing changes, First Nations people may be forced to leave. Watch @Patagonia's short film 'Sea Country – Malu Lag' which charts their story adventure.com/new-patagonia-…

Weekend read: On a railway route that’s survived against all odds, Ben Lerwill embarks on a journey along the 150-year-old Heart of Wales Line, combining train travel with hiking trails—and a dash of unpredictability. adventure.com/train-railway-…

"We’re not “over” tourism. But we need better tourism." Intrepid Travel CEO James Thornton shares his thoughts on outdated tourism models after thousands of people took to the streets in Spain, Italy and Portugal this weekend to protest overtourism. adventure.com/overtourism-op…

"With only two commercial wineries in Jordan—Zumot and Haddad—and wine tourism only in its early days, one thing’s clear: This won’t be your typical vineyard visit." Story by Chiara adventure.com/jordan-wine-ma…

The tragedy of Air India flight 171 has left many in shock. While incidents on this scale are rare, it’s inevitable to feel increased anxiety as a result. Science communicator Dr Hassan Vally puts the risk of plane travel into context. The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand adventure.com/air-india-plan…

Over 45 years, Sally Ferns-Barnes has become an expert in the ancient and traditional methods of filleting, salting, brining, and smoking fish. Travel writer Asia London Palomba meets Ireland’s last wild fish smoker adventure.com/sally-ferns-ba…

Nearly 10 years ago, an earthquake devastated central Italy, turning thriving villages popular with outdoors enthusiasts into ghost towns. Journalist Ilaria Cazziol revisits the Sibillini Mountains and finds a tale of both neglect and potential. adventure.com/sibillini-moun…

📰Weekend read: Ahead of World Female Ranger Week (June 23-30) which each year highlights the work and voices of female rangers around the world, its founder Holly Budge profiles five women who are paving the way in conservation from Liberia to Peru. adventure.com/holly-budge-wo…

It’s little wonder that Sally Ferns-Barnes, Ireland’s last wild fish smoker, is considered a pioneer of her country's slow food renaissance. Writer Asia London Palomba meets the award-winning food producer who continues to champion ancient techniques. adventure.com/sally-ferns-ba…

"I am not “over” tourism. But we should strive for better tourism," says Intrepid Travel's James Thornton. "Let’s eliminate the ‘must-see bucket lists’ and instead work towards genuine, respectful cultural exchange and interaction.” Full story here⬇️ adventure.com/overtourism-op…