Travel Picks of the Week 9/28/2007

September 28, 2007

Two and a half billion people worldwide consume street food, per UN. Authentic taste, cost and convenience are reasons for its ever-increasing popularity. Here’s how to chow down street food safely.

Adenture travel is definitely in, but is it too ‘in’ to have turned intrusive?Johnny Bealby takes a stand on the ethical issues of visiting and living with remote tribes.

If traveling is your passion and writing an outlet for your creative energy, the two would mix well if you considered becoming a freelance foreign correspondent. Jason Motlagh offers his insights on the exciting opportunity of working as an overseas journalist.

GoBudgetTravel is holding a contest for those who can come up with a description of a getaway anywhere in the world, for under $500. Here are the details.

While minimalism is the mantra for travel, Beth Whitman talks about the useful backpacking gear that have made their way into her trips around the world.

To wrap up, here is some backpacking humor!