Head out. But not just yet.

As I write this, certain Dhaka streets resemble the sets of “Hunger Games” and I'm so over this political violence that part of me wishes I were somewhere in the beautiful, lush Chittagong Hill Tracts. [Ok, CHT sees its fair share of political violence often as well; we can't have nice things, it seems.]
The cover story in this issue highlights backpacking: what, where, how – ALL you need to know.
You're welcome.
But don't head out just yet. Wait till there's no chance of you getting randomly BBQed. #SHOUTCares
There's also a review of “Mockingjay – Part 1”, to inspire your inner Katniss.
May the odds be ever in your favour.

– Karim Waheed, Editor, SHOUT