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Handpicked Links We Love: Stunning Frozen Falls & More (March 7, 2015)

Handpicked Links We Love: Stunning Frozen Falls & More (March 7, 2015)

What we're clicking on this week (when we're not discussing mysterious plane crash theories).

It's the year of the frozen waterfall and New York's Taughannock Falls might just be my favorite. – Berit, editor

Can you believe that the first museum dedicated to slavery in America is only opening now, in 2015? Take the time to read this fascinating story about the Whitney Plantation in Louisiana and how its eccentric owner is determined to challenge the historical narrative. – Jeralyn, editorial director

Chris Burkard, one of my favorite nature photographers, worked with Disney illustrator David McClellan to create this beautiful book about a boy who spoke to Earth. – Becky, editorial assistant

A couple weeks back, Jeralyn introduced us to a fantastic Japanese mini food prep series. I've since become obsessed and this mini food Instagram feed isn't helping. – Becky

A closer look at New York City's love affair with the perfect cup joe. – Berit

I wish I could spend all day in Rokujigen, a book cafe in Tokyo for Murakami fans. – Becky

THIS WEEK ON FATHOM: Off the Beaten Track in Asia

Handpicked Links We Love: Stunning Frozen Falls & More (March 7, 2015)

One legendary bowl of soba in Yamashiro, Japan. Photo by Pauline Chardin.

This week we follow our noses and stomachs on a delicious trail through Asia.

Japan: Take a visual tour from Osaka to Kyoto.

Tokyo: Get your sugar rush at seven candy shops around town.

Singapore: See what's cooking at David Myers' newest restaurant.

Singapore: Buy back six sweet souvenirs that locals love.

Vietnam: Sniff out the best street food in Hanoi and Hoi An.

Across the globe: Usher in the year of the goat through twelve festive photos.


Travel Notes
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  • Fathom s Curated Links We Love: Art, Travel & Tokyo Essentials (March 12, 2017)

    Fathom HQs internet happenings of the week.Brush up on your Sachs and Kusama as art insiders travel the globe on this Instagram feed from The Culture Travel Channel. – Jeralyn, editorial directorThe Tokyo crib sheet I wish I had before planning my trip to Japan. – Berit, editorJust came back from Ireland. When I return, Im eating in Galway. – Daniel, editorial assistantI’m dreaming of sacher torte

  • Editor s Picks: Waldorf Astoria s Iconic Makeover & More (March 4, 2017)

    Here are the internet happenings that caught our attention this week.Curbed took a look back in time at NYCs Waldorf Astoria, which closed its doors last week for a long-term renovation that will convert part of the iconic institution into condos. – Daniel, editorial assistantLondon-based artist Stanza (and his now global community) has been collecting sounds from cities around the world since the mid 1990s. I spent a lovely rainy eve