# Tumultuous Travel Guides 'The Rules of Going to the Desert' is Hilariously Accurate By Marie | Published 2012-01-22 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rules-of-going-to-the-desert References: [good.is](http://www.good.is/post/the-rules-of-going-to-the-desert/) & [good.is](http://www.good.is) For many city dwellers, myself included, "roughing it" means ordering from the cheaper pizza place while wearing last night's makeup, so the idea of a real trip into the wilderness is a little overwhelming -- luckily, 'The Rules of Going to the Desert' is here to help. Rather than offering survival tips like you might expect from a desert travel guide, Christie Young's hilarious illustrated how-to lists a number of scenarios likely to arise on a city girl's first trip to the desert. Starting with the obligatory stop at a fast food joint for some grub, and ending with the camper getting a little too caught up in nature and baring her breasts to the moon, each moment is packed with humor and (sadly) realism. For anyone who has found themselves on a disastrous desert trip, or for those city folks who will remain as such forever and always, 'The Rules of Going to the Desert' promises to not fall flat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Humorous Travel Guides:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional travel guide industry by offering humorous and relatable travel guides for different destinations. - **Realistic Illustrations:** Opportunity to disrupt the illustration industry by creating realistic and humorous illustrations for unconventional scenarios. - **City Vs. Wilderness:** Opportunity to explore and discuss the contrast between city life and wilderness experiences, creating content that resonates with urban dwellers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Travel Guide Industry:** Opportunity to create a niche within the travel guide industry by targeting city dwellers with humorous and realistic guides for wilderness trips. - **Illustration Industry:** Opportunity to cater to the market demand for realistic and humorous illustrations for unconventional scenarios, such as desert travel mishaps. - **Entertainment and Media Industry:** Opportunity to produce content that explores the contrast between city life and wilderness adventures, appealing to urban audiences seeking relatable entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Desert Safari Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-safari-dubai.md) - [Lavatory Travel Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encycloopedia.md) - [Hiking-Specific Travel Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-hikes-of-a-lifetime.md) - [Child-Forward Travel Planning Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trip-jones.md) - [Luxury Designer Travel Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-guide-resorts.md) - [Experiential Outdoor Travel Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-japanese-travel-guide.md) - [Travel-Themed Book Recommendations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-reading-route.md) - [Culinary Comedian Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodheim-a-culinary-adventure.md) - [Immersive Book Club Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-unwritten.md)