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Outside magazine, January 1998


How to Conquer the World with a Garlic Clove and a Wet-Nap

From our annual compendium of globe-trotting wisdom, fearless advice for the most ambitious adventurer, or even just the armchair kind


The Trip-Finder
The 83 best adventures in Africa, Asia, Central and South America, Europe, the Middle East, and North America

You Will Follow Him
How to settle on the most critical component of your trip: the guide
By David Noland

People Are Strange
The dos and don't-even-think-about-its of group travel
By Randy Wayne White

The World Is My Crispy Maggot
A spot or two of earthly advice, from the perspective of Michael Palin
By Adam Platt

Uh-Oh — Here Comes the Easy Part
When traveling, danger lurks at the most innocuous moments
By Bucky McMahon

Sue Here Is an Expert on Lowland Tubers
And nine other signs that your trip is in trouble
By Bucky McMahon

Value Added?
Just what are you getting for your trip fee?
By Anne Goodwin Sides

Bag It
Remember, whatever you pack, someone has to carry. A few tips on what to leave home without.
By Bucky McMahon

Illustrations by Tim Bower