The first step towards authentic travel
The Better Traveler Playbook
Learn how to make ethical, sustainable, and authentic travel choices. Discover hidden details about the tourism industry. Turn every vacation into a meaningful journey.
The world needs better travelers.
You’ve been on one-to-many vacations that felt oddly familiar, like you had seen the exact itinerary and steps on another influencer’s TikTok.
You went to a new destination expecting something profound, and instead fell into a few tourist traps and were left with a feeling that you missed the point.
Your experiences often feel performative, and you’re starting to feel icky about travel in the wake of overtourism.
Travel is supposed to be profound, but we won’t get those life-changing world experiences if we don’t actively look for them.
And now, in the wake of overtourism, when travel is actually bad for a lot of world destinations, the truth is clear: We need better travelers.
What’s In It for You
By the end of this guide, you’ll know:
✅ The introduction to overtourism with a foundation for making better travel choices
✅ The good traveler’s manifesto
✅ How to be culturally sensitive as a traveler
✅ How to keep your tourist dollars in the local economy
✅ How to find hidden gems and alternative, lesser-known places
✅ How to find locally-owned accommodation
Plus, you’re getting two free workbooks:
✅ 20 Alternative travel ideas
✅ 30 Ways to travel mindfully
The Playbook for Better Travel
Travel was supposed to be more than Instagram-famous restaurants and hyper-popular attractions.
We’ll teach you the exact tools you need to become intentional and informed in your travels.
You own your experiences, and won’t leave them up to itineraries and influencers.
You learn truly ethical and realistic ways to travel better—anywhere you go.
✅ Sustainable for the destination.
✅ Meaningful for you.
✅ Honest to the locals who keep tourism going.
Who Should Read The Better Traveler Playbook?
The Better Traveler Playbook was written for travelers like you—people who want to see the world ethically, meaningfully, and sustainably, and are in search of the resources to help them.
This guide is perfect for
✅ Travelers who are curious about sustainability
✅ Travelers who feel jaded by modern travel
✅ Travelers who seek more than viral restaurants and cheesy souvenirs
Who this guide isn’t for
❌ Travelers who want a made-for-you itinerary on a specific destination
❌ Travelers who don’t mind tourist traps
❌ Travelers who don’t care about authentic, genuine experiences
Authentic Is In Our DNA
The internet is full of travel recommendations, often from unverified sources and people (or AI models) who have never actually been to the places they claim they know so well.
That’s where we’re different.
Not only are our guides made by humans, we have a strict protocol for how and when we create guides.
Here’s a snapshot of our guiding rules:
✅ Specific city/country guides are written either by locals or with local consultants.
✅ We thoroughly research the manifestation of overtourism to help you understand tourism’s impact in specific areas and how to visit without negatively affecting the area.
✅ We update guides every year, so you always get a fresh batch of up-to-date information.
✅ Knowledge is our backbone: Guides are the result of hundreds of hours of interviews and research.
✅ Slow and steady: We’re conscious of tourism’s global footprint, and will always do our best to recommend ways to slow travel and experience the destination in a sustainable manner.
Take a Look Inside
Curious to see what’s inside? Here’s a quick snapshot!
About the Author
I’m Eryn, a world-traveler, writer, and expert in the tourism industry. I spent years interviewing locals affected by overtourism for my TEDx talk, What it means to be a good traveler.
In short, I’ve seen it all—the good, the bad, and the very ugly, and I’m willing to share the details that not many other travel professionals would.
My goal is to share the realities of the tourism industry (what I see from the inside) and give you alternative options for better choices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Better Traveler Guidebook for?
This guide is for travelers who feel disconnected from influencer-style travel and want deeper, more authentic experiences. It’s great for those who are culturally sensitive, want to support local economies, and try to avoid tourist traps.
Is this a destination-specific guide?
No. This is a foundational travel guide you can use anywhere in the world. The principles, frameworks, and exercises apply whether you’re planning a weekend trip in the next town over or plan to go on an international trip.
What’s included with the purchase?
You’ll receive the full Better Traveler Playbook plus two bonus workbooks:
20 Alternative Travel Ideas
30 Ways to Travel Mindfully
All content is delivered digitally so you can access it instantly after purchase.
How do I access the guide after buying?
After checkout, you’ll receive immediate access via Gumroad. You can download the guide to your device and revisit it anytime as you plan future trips. Your download link never expires, and the guidebook is yours to keep forever. Please note that by purchasing and downloading the Better Traveler Playbook, you are agreeing not to redistribute or share the product, and understand that it is protected by copyright law.
What is your refund policy?
Because this is a digital product with instant access, all sales are final. That said, this guide was created to offer real value, not recycled travel tips. If you have trouble accessing the content or believe there’s been a genuine issue with your purchase, you can reach out, and we’ll do our best to help.