Pro Travel Tip #43

A rustic wooden bridge crosses a fast-flowing river in a mountainous, rocky landscape—perfect for the adventurous overlander. Overlaid text reads: Pro Travel Tip #43: Culture. Know the local greeting custom. Handshakes aren't always welcome everywhere...

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.