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Pro Travel Tip #26

A pale landscape with several white yurts and small structures on grassy plains. Text overlay reads: Pro Travel Tip #26: Overlanders, respect locals and their customs; adapt to travelers’ expectations, language, and culture.

 

 

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.