Bringing you the bigger picture.
Curiosity is a magazine for the conscious traveler. It’s easy to visit a place, see the sights, eat the food, and have a great trip, all while missing out on the bigger picture. We draw attention to that bigger picture: to history, politics, social issues, and context. To what makes a place vibrant and complex.
A new side of Italy is revealed when you learn to travel better in the country. Sri Lankan street food is even better when you realize the stalls have a greater purpose. Appreciation for things like local theater and nights spent watching soccer changes when you learn about what it’s like to do those things in Kirkuk–one of the most disputed cities in the world. Admiration for how complex culture and identity can be is gained when you read a beautiful essay about Jewish food on the US-Mexico border. And sometimes, you’ll learn the most idyllic things about a place aren’t even half of what makes it so great.
Curiosity is a resource for those who want to be a better traveler. It’s also a resource for travel and food writers.
Our readers are curious about backgrounds, politics, ingredients, and people. They love stories. They ask questions. They look for local insight. They try to gain perspective. They want to be immersed in a place. They don’t have to be well traveled, but they aim to travel well.
We want to fill the world with better travelers. Join us.