Switchback Travel is a new breed. Inspired, authentic travel information has always been in short supply, and even more so for people who love adventure and the outdoors. Guidebooks are mostly conventional, urban-centric, and out-of-date. The internet provides the platform, but we all know the difficulty in digging up anything of quality. Switchback Travel was created to fill the void as the premier site for the adventure traveler. 
 

Is Switchback Travel a booking site?

Switchback Travel is an informational site, not a booking site. An easy way to think of it is that Switchback Travel is like guidebooks online. The site is geared toward adventure and the outdoors, and the destinations we cover—Patagonia, New Zealand, Alaska, Norway, etc.—reflect that niche.
 

How do you make your revenue?

Like many free sites (Google, Facebook, etc.), revenue is generated through ads and partnerships with retailers and other companies. We’ve spent a lot of time on design to ensure that Switchback Travel is clean and visually appealing. This balance provides our readers with a top-notch experience and creates desirable ad space for companies in the travel and outdoor industries, among others.

What’s next for Switchback Travel?

Switchback Travel launched with three full-feature destinations (New Zealand, Norway, and Nepal) and since we have added two more (Alaska and Patagonia). There is still much to do in filling out those sections, but at the same time we are looking at new adventure destinations. Adding more places in the United States and Canada is a priority. We’re also excited to be expanding our coverage to include more adventure hotels and lodges, gear reviews, etc. It’s an exciting time.