Are Print Guidebooks Dead? Kind Of.
Travel guidebook companies have had a rough time in the past few years. Sales of print books have plummeted, while online competitors and apps have mushroomed. No doubt, things are changing quickly, which means companies like Lonely Planet and Rough Guides have to adapt fast to survive. The surprise? This is all good news for us. There has never been more great travel content available online, in books, and on apps for cheap or free. Check out my latest story (“Detour Ahead”) in the August issue of Outside about the changing landscape of guidebooks—and what it means for travelers.