Pro Travel Tip #46

A person rides a horse across an open, grassy plain with mountains in the distance. Overlaid text reads: Pro Travel Tip #46: Culture. For overlanders, the best way to diffuse potential tensions and show goodwill is to simply—smile.

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.