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Pro Travel Tip #10

Text overlay on a rock wall with petroglyphs reads, “Pro Travel Tip #10: Cultural. For respectful etiquette, remove your sunglasses when greeting strangers and locals—one of our essential Travel Tips.”.

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Christophe Noel is a journalist from Prescott, Arizona. Born into a family of backcountry enthusiasts, Christophe grew up backpacking the mountains and deserts of the American West. An avid cyclist and bikepacker, he also has a passion for motorcycles, travel, food and overlanding.