What were clicking on this week at Fathom HQ.Dear Data is a collection of postcards between two designers (one in Brooklyn, the other in London) who communicated via snail mail infographics every week for a year. My favorite week was their week of cities. – Becky, assistant editorFor an instant post-vacation glow, head to the Upper East Sides new facial bar Silver Mirror. Specialists use special Japanese technology to give s

What were clicking on this week at Fathom HQ.Amazon is now delivering priests on demand in Japan. – Berit, editorThank NASA for this animation on all the rivers feeding into the Mississippi. – Becky, assistant editorBring your Canada Goose: This exclusive campsite in Antarctica is taking glamping to the next level. – Daniel, editorial assisantBarcelonas most iconic buildings as seen from the sea. Dont k

Less is more when it comes to many things, including the wide array of accessories available for bicycles. A sleek coffee cup holder, a helmet you wont be embarrassed to wear, and a smart magnetic light are just a few of the well-designed cycling pieces we have our eye on.BUT WAIT, THERES MORE8 Sleep Remedies to Help Cure Your Jet Lag Get Your Greens: 8 Good-for-You Beauty Finds Things Were Loving - Vol. 2

What were clicking on this week at Fathom HQ.Lost a good hour watching videos about teamLabs interactive digital installations, including a light festival at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto and a forest of resonating lamps in Paris. – Becky, assistant editorOne of our most popular stories (and one of my personal favorites) defines the classic Danish living philosophy hygge. Here are a few ways to embrace it in your own l

A long weekend in Paris means a stuffed suitcase to lug back home.PARIS – Paris will forever be a reliable place to spend all your money shopping. (On a recent visit, I went a little bit crazy with finds for my apartment and gifts for family and friends.) Look out for items that are truly special — made locally and thoughtfully, and with France on the mind. 1. French Pharmacy FindsWhat: The mystique of French pharmacie

You can order just about anything on the internet these days, so it should come as no surprise that many of New York Citys iconic restaurants, bakeries, and delis will deliver to your doorstep. From Milk Bars Funfetti-inspired birthday cake, to a slice of NYCs finest, online marketplace Goldbely sells all things delicious in NYC and beyond, fulfilling the food fantasies of curious eaters all over the U.S.A.Enjoy these 6 classic New Yor

What were clicking on this week at Fathom HQ.Looking to up your Instagram game? Big shot photographer Chris Burkard has some ideas. – Daniel, editorial assistantNext weekend is the New York City Wine and Food Festival. On Saturday, Im psyched to to host the Will Travel for Food panel with chefs Andrew Zimmern and Katie Lee, photographer and super-traveler Bonjwing Lee, and Instagram-whisperer Jeremy Jauncey. Tickets are still availabl

Detroit is on the rise! Its a city we love and love to keep our eye on.A thriving maker movement is pushing local goods in a decidedly sophisticated and urban direction that can compete with the likes of Brooklyn and Portland. From handmade leather goods and organic juices to garage rock music and classic timepieces, here are 10 Detroit-made items on our radar. BUT WAIT, THERES MORE8 Souvenirs for When Youre Feeling French 5 Atlan

What were clicking on this week at Fathom HQ.I cant stop watching these GIFs of Japanese wood joinery, an ancient craft that involves binding intricately carved wooden blocks without using nails or adhesives. – Daniel, editorial assistantPortugal, Portugal, Portugal. Everyones talking about it and Im bookmarking like a banshee. Areias do Seixo is my kind of accommodation: suspended fireplaces and no TVs. – Jeralyn, editoria

What were clicking on this week at Fathom HQ.Look out: Europes design-minded hostel Generator is coming to North America. – Daniel, editorial assistantIf youre in NYC, go see Miss Hokusai at the Angelika Film Center now. The movie follows the famous Japanese painter Hokusai and his daughter during Japans Edo period. Its my new favorite non-Studio Ghibli Japanese animation; the history is fascinating, the cinematography

We have a deep love for all things paper at Fathom HQ — and weve catalogued everything from the worlds best stationery shops to dog-eared tomes that inspire travel. Many of our go-to reads can be found on our list of 24 favorite indie magazines for travelers, but a few new ones have caught our eye since we rounded up the list.Here are 6 new travel magazines to keep you entertained on your next flight.

What were clicking on this week at Fathom HQ.Want to know what happens with the trash, where the water comes from, and how many languages are spoken in New York City? Just look at these maps. – Daniel, editorial assistantNYCs beloved Pearl River Mart had to shut it SoHo doors thanks to ridiculous rent spikes. But its coming back! Best. News. Ever. – Becky, assistant editorFrench master chef Alain Ducasse has reima

What were clicking on this week at Fathom HQ.Watching this short video of the only two people living in an abandoned farm village in Spain was a moment of calm during an otherwise startling week. – Daniel, editorial assistantImmersive digital artist Pipilotti Rist is back in NYC with Pixel Forrest, three floors of trippy, mesmerizing, restful, womb-like environments. Youll want to stay awhile. – Jeralyn, editorial directorM

A Burmese alternative to potato chips. A Japanese tool kit  for tea ceremonies. And an Italian olive oil subscription with roots in Puglia. We pulled together 26 food-related goods that make traveling the world possible without leaving the dinner table.

You can gift any designer candle, but how much better if the one you choose provides solar light to under-serviced areas? You can buy the latest doll, but a handmade one that helps children around the world grow up strong is even better. You see the point: Your purchasing can power great causes. Here are seventeen unique gifts that give back.

A funky backgammon board that rolls up. A lip balm that smells like your favorite cocktail. A brand-new guidebook with all the latest intel on traveling through the Southwest. We found the perfect gifts for grab bags and stocking stuffers.

Our go-to gift this holiday season? An affordable, custom framing service that turns treasured souvenirs into works of art.Rarely do I come home from a trip without a few new odd and ends tucked away in my suitcase. Beautifully packaged Japanese wagashi or hand-loomed Peruvian blankets are hard to resist — even if I can get most things online these days. Some of my more practical souvenirs find a place easily among the rest of my poss

What were clicking on this week at Fathom HQ.Japanophiles, listen up: If you havent heard of Sumo Stew, add it to your agenda for 2017. Earlier this week, Team Fathom attended the food-and-sporting event in Brooklyn. We had the best time watching sumo on a big screen as we ate bowl after bowl of curry-flavored chankonabe and drank too many matcha cocktails to count. The next ones will be in San Francisco in January and Brooklyn in March. &n

For the digital nomads, business travelers, and world travelers in your life, we found 29 gifts to make any journey better.

A flask you can wear as a bracelet. The lighter you cant camp without. An outdoorsy personal fragrance that doubles as a DEET-free bug spray. You cant go wrong with these 19 gifts for your favorite adventurers.