These are our favorite independently published travel magazines.

Travel media outlets shape the way in which readers perceive the world of travel, exploration, and the unknown. Reading a travel article creates perceptions of an untraveled place's culture, customs, and society.

We put together a list of indie travel magazines that are altering the travel landscape by featuring original narratives of tourism and adventurous lifestyles.

For PR experts and travel entrepreneurs, these media outlets can serve as your next opportunity to dive into valuable travel storytelling through well-curated, insightful travel writing.

Sidetracked

This Worcester, UK-based magazine covers some of the world’s most undetected travel destinations and stories. From telling untold personal stories of travelers worldwide to recommending the best guides and gear to make traveling easier, Sidetracked has all of the tools to become a cultured and knowledgeable traveler.

Opal Mag

This London, UK-based indie magazine features a collection of vibrant and unique stories of the physical world, from China to Stonehenge. Opal Mag highlights the unknown through its quirky and eclectic print magazine to share and celebrate the art of culture and travel.

Italy Segreta

Italy Segreta dedicates its pages to exploring the authenticity of Italy that isn’t shown in popular travel culture. Each issue is dedicated to exploring one theme of Italian culture and further differentiating these themes by region. This Florence, Italy-based magazine allows locals to share their authentic stories on an international platform.

Papersky

Papersky focuses exclusively on Japan travel, culture, and customs through the voices of authentic and sophisticated locals. Initially, this Tokyo-based magazine was set to unearth the meaning of journey and destination within the world of travel. However, Papersky now focuses on featuring sophisticated, well-curated, and authentic stories and traditions of Japan’s rich culture and unique environment.

Nomad Gossip

Nomad Gossip highlights the up-and-coming digital nomad industry through individuals' experiences and enjoyment of this risky lifestyle. Based in Madeira, Portugal, this biannual magazine seeks to guide readers with every detail, good and bad, about the digital nomad lifestyle.

Inland

This Milan, Italy-based magazine features unshared narratives of niche travel destinations. Through its combination of documentary-based storytelling and design, Inland aims to give visibility to underrated travel experiences, leaving readers cultured and with a desire for the unknown

Advanture

Advanture aims to uncover “van life” through highlighting original experiences and cultures of this lifestyle. This indie magazine, based in Brittany, France, underscores the importance of imperfection, authenticity, and the grit of living adventurously.

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