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From Senegalās 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-afā¦

Tour guide Gareth Johnson has been to North Korea over 100 timesāand 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-johnsonā¦


š° Weekend read: 70-year-old Hayashi Kimiyo is one of the last remaining pearl divers along Japanās Kii Peninsula. But itās 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-freediviā¦

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

"I ponder Hį»i Anās 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-ā¦


Though thereās 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-johnsonā¦



"Weāre not āoverā 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 Intrepid Travel CEO James Thornton shares his thoughts on outdated tourism models after thousands of people took to the streets in Spain, Italy and Portugal this weekend to protest overtourism.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-opā¦


The tragedy of Air India flight 171Ā has left many in shock. While incidents on this scale are rare, itās 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-planā¦




Itās little wonder that Sally Ferns-Barnes, Irelandās lastĀ wildĀ fishĀ 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-baā¦

"I am not āoverā tourism. But we should strive for better tourism," says Intrepid Travel's James Thornton. "Letās eliminate the āmust-see bucket listsā and instead work towards genuine, respectful cultural exchange and interaction.ā Full story hereā¬ļø adventure.com/overtourism-opā¦