Souvenirs From Familiar Places
I have a collection of souvenirs that remind me of the far-off places I’ve seen and the life-changing moments I’ve experienced on the road. I have a tin of fish spices from Kaohsiung that reminds me of my first trip to Asia, during which the rituals and temples were so unfamiliar that it felt euphoric. […]
Pat Kay: The Life of an Experience Chaser
It’s a bit ironic that, by day, Sydney-based Pat Kay is a user experience designer. For nearly 10 years now, his full-time job has been all about building online digital experiences, while his personal life has revolved around chasing moments. A self-proclaimed “experience chaser,” Pat began photography as a hobby to escape the monotony of […]
Around-the-World with Passport Therapy: An Interview about Long-term Travel
Tara and Michael of Passport Therapy quit their day jobs five months ago to follow their daydreams. United by a shared passion for travel that stems from very different beginnings, they decided to pack up their belongings and hit the road. We caught up with them to talk about the places they’ve been so far, what […]
The Magic of Glacier National Park
Nicholas Parker isn’t afraid of a little snow. After all, he grew up in the tiny mountain town of Seeley Lake, Montana, where extreme weather is fairly normal. But this was different. He remembers hiking from Glacier National Park’s Logan Pass to the Many Glacier Hotel with his parents. It was late August, 2010, and […]
A Layover with Jack McDermott
Traveling immerses us in the world, but sometimes in the less eventful moments in between destinations, we just need to escape. “The Layover” is a weekly roundup of books, music, podcasts, and other forms of entertainment brought to you by your favorite world travelers. This week, we reached out to Jack McDermott, a traveling, adventure, and […]
Gift Guide: The Best Gifts for Your Favorite Traveler
As we near the end of the year, there’s a familiar chill in the air. The leaves have all fallen and the trees stand bare, and soon the first snowfall will paint the ground and the evergreens a pristine coat of white. ’Tis the season, and that means it’s time to fill out your holiday […]
Photography Basics: Macro Photography
LESSON FIVE: MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY To capture close-up shots of tiny details, bits of nature, or small subject matter, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with the basics of macro photography! When starting out, it’s difficult to determine what kind of equipment you’ll need. While you can successfully snap beautiful macro shots with any smartphone, you’ll find […]
Photography Basics: Portrait Photography
LESSON SIX: PORTRAITURE Want to learn how to snap stunning portraits? It’s easier than you think! All you need is your DSLR, lens, and some natural light. Though using a 35-85mm (or similar) lens is your best bet, great portraits can be taken with almost any lens. If you’re in the market for a lens […]
#PassionPassport & @SouthwestAir Travel Storytelling
Travel inspires us, and allows our creativity to flow. At every turn, we are surrounded by an abundance of new environments and experiences… but sometimes it can be difficult to share these moments in an authentic way. Next week we’re teaming up with @SouthwestAir to chat all things ‘Travel Storytelling’. We’re not only sharing travel […]