Want romance with a view? You wont be able to take your eyes off this incredible island hideaway in Santorini, Greece. SANTORINI, Greece – As we’re getting off the plane, landing in Santorini from London, I overhear a typically middle class, middle-aged British couple talk about taking a ferry right over to the island of Folegandros, what Santorini was like 20 years ago. It is no secret that Santorini is a tourist trap. Youre more likely to

Fathom contributor Larkin Clark just returned from a few days in Slovenia, the photogenic European country that always seems to be filling up our Instagram feed.SLOVENIA – If you’re struggling to place Slovenia on your mental map, you’re not alone. Many travelers overlook the small European country in favor of its more trafficked neighbors, Italy, Austria, and Croatia. But Slovenia is a vibrant destination in its own right, brimming with hi

Heres what caught our eye on the internet this week.Ordering one of these credit-card sized external battery packs to keep my iPhone charged on the go. – Berit, senior editorCall Santi Moix a modern-day Michelangelo — the Brooklyn-based, Barcelona-born artist was commissioned to re-paint the interior of a town church high in the Pyrenees, and its now something of a Catalonian art destination. – Daniel, editorThe official drink of Arct

Photographer Sofi Pechner made her way around Peru, capturing the magnificent country’s most photogenic sites.PERU – There is so much to love about Peru. Yes, Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail, and Cusco are magnificent, but if you head away from the crowds, youll find even more treasures. You can hike Lares Trek to visit remote villages deep in the Andes Mountains, where the shining spirit of the local Quechua people will warm your heart. The c

Youre trotting around the globe with your little ones in tow (somehow you make it work), or maybe youre homebound for a little while, hoping your children will one day share your love of travel. Either way, youre raising them to be globally-minded citizens, exposing them to world cultures, and encouraging a thirst for travel and knowledge.In the spirit of poet Strickland Gillilan, who famously wrote Richer than I you can never be / I had a

The most amazing experience you can have in a restaurant is an emotional one, according to superchef Massimo Bottura, explaining a central idea behind Food for Soul, his global socio-culinary project. Fathom contributing editor Erica Firpo learns all about it.Food. You need it. I need it. We all need it. Preferably in a calm moment, at a clean table. A meal is the worlds common denominator, a full-body experience that nourishes body, heart,

Art director Dulci Edge has an Instagram feed that is a pleasure to scroll. From Morocco to Patagonia, it seems like shes been just about everywhere, documenting her favorite restaurants, hotels, and small moments along the way. She welcomed an adorable son into the mix last year — and kept up her inspiring travel pace. we asked her how she navigates the world with a baby — and how she handles his dreaded in-flight meltdown. Tel

Who said Disney World is just for kids? Esteemed CNN commentator Sally Kohn may play a very smart grown-up on TV, but when it comes to her happy place, her adult tastes run very young at heart.ORLANDO, Florida — I should start by confessing something: I love Walt Disney World. A lot. I’ve been 44 times. Actually, it might be more than that. I’ve lost count.When I was a kid, my mom worked for AT&T as part of a team based in O

Sometimes we love a plate that reminds us of a summer trip. Sometimes, we love a candle that inspires a return trip. And sometimes we cant get enough of an immune-boosting bead that makes any journey a little smoother.Gur Hand-Woven RugIm loving this take on the classic cotton Portuguese house rug. GUR founder Célia Esteves works with artists and illustrators to create the made-to-order pieces in modern patterns using bright and unexpected

Some Instagram feeds compel us to scroll through hundreds of images. One such account belongs to Anne Cui, one of this years 24 Best Travelers on Instagram. How does she do it? We asked the aesthete for a behind-the-scenes look at her process.Tell us a little about yourself.I grew up in San Francisco, went to college in New England, lived in Beijing and Beirut for short stints, and then spent the majority of my 20s in New York City. I

Heres what caught our eye on the internet this week.Fathom contributor and jewelry designer Lizzie Fortunato is hosting a NYC pop-up with her favorite finds from around the world. Stop by 110 E. 7th Street for striped Portuguese rugs, colorful woven baskets from Ghana, and more global goods. Open November 3 - December 31. – Berit, senior editorImages of the 5,000-year-old yoga practice are so ubiquitous these days that I barely blink and ey

Looking for something new to watch on Netflix?  The Journey Is the Destination, a biopic on the late Dan Eldon — activist, artist, purposeful tourist, and photojournalist — is set to stream November 7. Fathoms Daniel Schwartz went behind the lens with filmmaker Kathy Eldon to talk about her son and the deeply personal movie she made about him.The Journey is the Destination may inspire you to travel with purpose.Th

India bursts with color and culture, making it a bucket list item for many an adventurer. Dhaka-based photographer Mehdi Hasan is quite familiar with the allure — he spends up to a month at a time traveling across the country, observing people, and documenting their traditions. From Sadhus at Varanasi — where the dead are ritually burned and their ashes spread in the Ganges for reincarnation — to monks in Darjeeling, Mehdi

This single photo was well worth the cancelled flight and a risky mid-road halt. Travel photographer and writer Eric Adams shares the serendipitous account of how he snapped this photo of the Grand Tetons. As told to Alaina Haring.Subject: Grand Tetons, Wyoming.Camera: Sony a7R II, with a Nikon lens, all manual. Takeaway: Follow your instincts — which may mean canceling a flight to pursue something special. You won’t regret going afte

Fathom contributor Ruby Nichols launches an online neighborhood pop-up shop on her website, Almanac of Style. Fathom readers can take 20 percent off their order with the code SAVE20.Almanac Of Style has always been about celebrating creative communities and the local talent within them. My dream has been to offer a platform for discovering these special communities and to allow people to support them by shopping small. Its been a

Fathom senior editor Berit Baugher checked into The Little Nell, a quintessential Colorado mountain retreat with a fresh new look.ASPEN, Colorado – When your day-to-day life is spent in a bustling metropolis, there is something magical about stepping onto a tarmac with snowcapped mountains in the background. The sounds of honking cars and ambulance sirens are replaced by silence and the occasional leaf rustling in the wind; the air is crisp

Heres what caught our eye on the internet this week.Im incredibly lucky to stay in the worlds most beautiful hotels, but what I really want is to check into Lego House in Denmark, where everything, down to the family pictures, the coffee pot, and the mattress, is made from Legos. - Pavia, CEO  A mesmerizing library holding 1.2 million books in Tianjin is going on my lengthy China to-see list. – Daniel, editorNeed to hire

The best way to get excited for upcoming travel? Queue up an internet search, ask around for word-of-mouth recommendations, and procure a trusty guidebook to do your research. Actually, a guidebook should be your travel companion the whole time. Crack one open to stoke wanderlust. Thumb through a dog-eared paperback while on the road — and stumble on a little gem of info that will change the course of the day. After the trips all

Wondering how full-time travelers swing life on the road? Digital nomad Emma Higgins, the mind behind the Gotta Keep Movin’ website, podcasts, and journals, shares her experiences and gives a sneak peak into her latest project, A Year in Portugal.UK-based writer Emma Higgins has made a far-fetched travel fantasy into reality: She spends 365 days a year in a destination of her choice, produces a magazine-style journal to capture the spirit o

We call it armchair traveling, but you can call it daydreaming. Consider this collection of unique and thoughtful gifts for anyone that enjoys a little reverie.