Joe Baur

Joe Baur is an American travel author, writer, filmmaker, and podcaster based in Berlin, Germany. Originally from outside Cleveland, Ohio, his work covers a diverse range of topics, including travel, food, and adventure. He crafts unique storytelling and immersive experiences for a wide array of international outlets, including BBC Travel, National Geographic, Food52, Eater, Serious Eats, Lonely Planet, Outside Magazine, and Smithsonian Magazine. Baur is the author of several Falcon Guides titles and the 2016 book *Talking Tico: (Mis)adventures of a Gringo in and Around Costa Rica*. He also contributed to *Fodor's Essential Germany* in 2019. His work primarily centers on distinctive food and travel narratives, often delving into Jewish cuisine and its historical evolution. He also explores topics like sustainable travel, hiking, and trail running. Baur often seeks out destinations with complex public perceptions, aiming to present alternative perspectives. He prioritizes firsthand experience to craft evocative and immersive content, rather than relying on press releases. He documents many of his adventurous journeys on his YouTube channel. He aims to foster deeper connections to places, frequently advocating for car-free accessibility and engaging with local cultures, often through activities like trail running across Europe.