Everything to Know About Visiting Iceland
“I go to Iceland to visit the lunar spaces within me, and, in the uncanny quietude and emptiness of that vast and treeless world, to tap parts of myself generally obscured by chatter and routine.” (Pico Iyer) This island country is unlike any other. Its landscapes are as varied as they are otherworldly, and they’ll […]
Prepping for the Perfect Iceland Road Trip
Iceland’s Ring Road is typically regarded as one of the best road trips in the world. The circular route around the country takes travelers on a journey past stunning, varied landscapes, and the drive itself is at least half the fun. But, planning a road trip along National Road 1 can be daunting. So we’re […]
7-Day Iceland Ring Road Itinerary
Did you know that it’s possible to completely circle the country of Iceland in a single week? How, you ask? National Road 1. Nicknamed the “Ring Road,” Iceland’s main thoroughfare is known as one of the best road trip locations in the world. It’s not a complicated route, but it does require some intense planning. […]
Artists Sculpt the Divine in India’s Kumartuli
Kumartuli is where statues of Hindu gods, goddesses, and cultural figures have been sculpted for hundreds of years. Idol worship is a critical component of Hinduism, and idols are created only in specific places, one of which being this neighborhood in Kolkata, India. The artists in Kumartuli are especially fond of creating Durga idols. Durga […]
#PassionPassport Food and Travel
Food is an undeniable pillar of travel! Have you ever noticed how even the faint aroma of something you ate on a vacation instantly takes you back to that moment? Trying a new cuisine is not only an enjoyable experience, but also an important part of immersing yourself into a different culture. This week we’ll […]
Traveling the World: Grassroots Style
Matt Horspool wasn’t ever completely sure what he wanted to do with his life. For a while, he thought he’d be a mechanic. But the training program was full, so he applied for university instead. He was studying for a degree in exercise science and secondary teaching when he took a trip, like many young […]
A Layover with Pete R.
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 Pete R., a travel filmmaker […]
Becoming Expats: From Seattle to Chiang Mai
Alana Morgan From: Seattle, Washington Currently living in: Chiang Mai, Thailand Go-to spots in Chiang Mai: When friends come to visit: Graph Café in the Old City For dinner, drinks, music, and massages: Fah Lanna Spa along the Ping River Temples: Wat Srisuphan because of its silver shrine and Wat Pha Lat, which is halfway […]
Photographing the People of Indonesia
Dewi Natalia is an Indonesian photographer who combines her passion for travel and her knack for portraiture through a project called For Asia Cheers. Since the day she was given her first point-and-shoot camera, Dewi has viewed photography as means to experience the world around her. But little did she know, her photos would grow […]