Pleasure-Seeking
in a Deranged World

Roam

Membership is your stake in our original journalism, international nonprofit work, and the community we’re building around big‑hearted hospitality and deep culinary adventure in collaboration with José Andrés and the Bourdain Family Trust.

Insider

$8 $6.50 per month

  • Join our world and get the weekly dispatch: what to eat, where to go, and our award‑winning digital coverage, delivered to your inbox before it’s anywhere else. 

  • Our paywalled digital archive. Every Food Chain. Every Fix. Every vintage city guide produced with Anthony Bourdain.

  • Early access to trip announcements and event tickets before they go public, so you’re never finding out about a new journey or Anti‑ICE Supper Club after it’s already sold out.

Conspirator

$12.50 per month
Billed yearly

  • Conspirators get everything in Insider, plus the one thing Insiders don’t get: our annual print magazine—the actual physical object that won the 2026 James Beard Award—delivered to your door the moment it exists, before non‑members even know it’s in print.

  • Patron‑level access to the Anti‑ICE Supper Club, which means VIP happy hour invites to every dinner you attend, because Conspirators help make this project possible.

  • Member‑only merch drops, handcrafted and deliberately limited.

Fellow Traveler

$166.67 per month
Billed yearly

  • Our top tier: an invitation into the inner circle who don’t just read Roads & Kingdoms—they live inside the world it covers.

  • Everything in Conspirator, plus a $1,000 travel credit, usable across any Roads & Kingdoms trip for five years.

  • First access to every trip we run anywhere in the world, including the Founders Trip, the one departure each year that isn’t for sale to the general public at all (in 2027: Kyushu, Japan! more info in the FAQ below).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change or cancel my membership?

Yes. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime directly from your account page. Changes go into effect after the current billing cycle.

Is payment recurring?

Yes. Memberships renew automatically every month or year, depending on your plan. You can cancel anytime before renewal.

When will I receive my magazine?

Domestic orders should arrive within 2-5 business days. International shipping times may vary.

Can I buy a single copy of the magazine?

Yes. A limited number of single copies can be purchased in our online store.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes. We ship to many places worldwide, though delivery times and costs vary depending on your location. You’ll see exact rates at checkout.

Do you offer gift memberships

Yes! All three tiers can be purchased as gifts on our Gift Memberships page.

Can I switch from monthly to annual billing (or vice versa)?

Yes. If you’re a member of the Insider tier, you can change your billing frequency anytime in your account settings.

Where does my membership money go?

Directly toward independent journalism, fair pay for contributors, membership programming, and sustaining Roads & Kingdoms’ food, travel, and politics coverage. Contributor and Fellow Traveler member fees help fund The Anti-ICE Supper Club, which supports immigrant communities currently under threat.

What’s the Anti-ICE Supper Club?

The Anti-ICE Supper Club is a series of fundraising dinners launched at the start of 2026 that builds on a project we started in 2017 with our late partner Anthony Bourdain. To date, we’ve raised more than $100,000 for some of our country’s great frontline immigrant advocacy organizations.

Most powerful of all, the Anti-ICE Supper Club turned out to be not just a series but a living, breathing network of restaurant workers, activists, chefs, organizers, journalists, and people of all stripes willing to put their money where their mouths are in support of the communities that remain the lifeblood of this nation.

What is the travel bank and how do I use it?

If you’re a Fellow Traveler, half your annual fee ($1,000) becomes travel credit that can be applied toward any League of Travelers journey within five years of purchase. To redeem, contact our travel team when booking.

How does the Founders Trip work?

The Founders Trip is structured and priced similarly to a League of Travelers journey, but it’s accessible only to members at our Fellow Travelers tier. What else is different? One or both of the R&K founders will be there, in addition to a host and a local guide. We’ll pull out a few more bells, whistles, and surprises. At least in this first year, we’re expecting the group to be small enough that we can do our best to find dates that work for everyone.

I’ve traveled with R&K before. Does that make me a member?

If you’ve traveled with us, you are a valued member of the League of Travelers, but to unlock editorial and new membership perks, you’ll need to join one of the paid tiers.

How do I update my email preferences?

Use the “Manage email preferences” link at the bottom of any R&K email to update your settings or unsubscribe.

How do you handle member data and privacy?

We don’t sell or share your data. Your information is used only to manage your membership and communications.

Who do I contact for support?

Email insiders@roadsandkingdoms.com and our team will help.