Issue 001 · 2025

No Path Travel

"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

A curated journal of off-the-beaten-path destinations, first-hand travel stories, and practical guides for the modern explorer.

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Featured Destinations

Discover our latest off-the-beaten-path gems

Shirakawa-go
Easy

Shirakawa-go

Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Best time: January-February (snow), April-May (spring)

Hornstrandir Nature Reserve
Challenging

Hornstrandir Nature Reserve

Westfjords, Iceland

Best time: June-August

Choquequirao
Difficult

Choquequirao

Cusco Region, Peru

Best time: May-September (dry season)

Svaneti
Moderate

Svaneti

Upper Svaneti, Georgia

Best time: June-September

Fish River Canyon
Extreme

Fish River Canyon

Karas Region, Namibia

Best time: May-September

Socotra Island
Challenging

Socotra Island

Arabian Sea, Namibia

Best time: October-April

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Unique Destinations

Discover hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path locations that most travelers never find.

First-hand Stories

Read authentic trip reports from travelers who have actually been there.

Practical Guides

Get up-to-date information on how to get there, where to stay, and what to expect.