The New Tourist

“Insightful … [A] smart balance of informed critique and hopeful discussions of the travel industry’s potential for positive change. It’s a trip worth taking.” —Publishers Weekly

“Opens a world of conversation about the role of travel…McClanahan's approach is to sit with strangers from both sides of the argument—those cautious of over-tourism and those excited for tourism’s expansion—resulting in a comprehensive understanding.” —Booklist

“Engaging and thoughtful….An instructive engagement with the world of travel writing and a first-class exemplar of its practice.” —Kirkus Reviews

“MANY TRAVEL BOOKS TELL YOU WHERE TO GO. THIS ONE TELLS YOU HOW TO GO….The New Tourist will change the way you think about travel. A must read for anyone planning a journey near or far.” —Eric Weiner, New York Times bestselling author of The Geography of Bliss

“As you’ll discover here, there’s plenty of good and bad in modern tourism, but the mixture is, in this author’s hands, A FASCINATING READ.” —Tony Wheeler, cocreator of the Lonely Planet guidebook series

“With infectious curiosity and clear-eyed prose, McClanahan provides EVERYTHING YOU EXPECT FROM THE BEST OF TRAVEL—fascinating scenery to gawk at, rich history to imbibe, and eccentric characters to meet….The New Tourist fulfills the true transformative promise of travel, giving us not just new ideas, but new ways of seeing ourselves.” —Benjamin Lorr, author of The Secret Life of Groceries

“In this LIVELY AND REWARDING book, Paige McClanahan wrestles with the complexities of twenty-first century tourism, deftly exploring the joys and the real-world consequences of world travel. I highly recommend The New Tourist.” —Elizabeth Becker, author of Overbooked: The Exploding Business of Travel and Tourism