A bottle of nice wine, a bag of his favorite candy, or a framed family photograph are all safe — but boring — bets for a day intended to honor one of the best guys you know. Throw caution to the wind and celebrate the man whos always up for an adventure. Cologne that smells like the California coastline, gourmet salami, and more gift ideas for the worlds greatest dad.BUT WAIT, THERES MORE10 Dont-Leave-Home-Without-Them Hone

What were clicking on this week at Fathom HQ.Delta recently implemented its Innovation Lanes experiment to keep lines moving at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The system splits airport security into two phases — first you screen baggage, then you pass through body screening, luggage in tow. Sounds great, but whens it coming to JFK? – Daniel, editorial assistantTablet Hotels, one of my go-to hotel booking resou

llustrations from Strange Trees and the Stories Behind Them. What were clicking on this week at Fathom HQ.Half botany lesson, half fairytale, Strange Trees and the Stories Behind Them takes readers on an illustrated jaunt around the globe to celebrate the oldest living things on Earth and unearth such beauties as Brazils Walking Tree and the Philippines Rainbow Tree. – Jeralyn, editorial directorThis isnt breaking news, but Mercat

Henley Vazquez, co-founder of Passported, an online travel agency for families who want to travel the world in style, gives her best advice on how to pull off a successful vacation with the kids.Traveling with kids is a big stress for parents. Even adventurous ones. How does Passported tackle trip-planning with the clan?Passported started out of frustration with the way travel involving children was treated — either as something impos

What were clicking on this week at Fathom HQ.I love the shapes, angles, and shadows of cityscape photography. So you know Im having a field day with these bold, acrylic paintings of cityscapes by Brooklyn-based German artist Daniel Rich. – Daniel, editorial assistantTheres a new map of New York City. No, it does not plot celebrity townhouses, but rather the habitats of plants and animals. – Jeralyn, editorial directorFrom this w

When Zoie Kingsbery Coe had children, it made traveling the globe with her international DJ husband a little bit trickier than before. She founded the family travel site Kid & Coe to serve jet-setting families looking for alternative accommodations to five-star hotels. She passed along a few travel tips and a list of her favorite rental homes in popular destinations.Tip 1: Do your homework together.We spend time researching the destinat

What were clicking on this week at Fathom HQ.While everyone in New York City was busy drinking rosé in celebration of the summer solstice (and trying to take photos of the Strawberry Moon), the good people of Tasmania were skinny dipping in a freezing river to celebrate the Southern Hemispheres shortest day of the year. – Daniel, editorial assistantOne of my favorite food bloggers just came back from Bangkok with mouthwatering

Though I grew up playing Pokémon, Ive been cynical about the Pokémon Go mobile game, certain it meant the end of human interaction as we know it. As of last weeks release, Ive read many articles about how the game is bringing people together and especially love how the game is helping locals fall in love with their cities. Whod have thought to travel for the Pokémon? – Becky, assistant editorThe already stunning g

British tea brand Taylors of Harrogate has built a hotel for bees (yes, bees!) inspired by Grand Budapest Hotel. The intricate construction, which features sugar water baths and an ultraviolet disco, is part of a campaign to raise awareness of the role bees play in adding flavor to food. (And fruit tea.) – Daniel, editorial assistantLoving this cute, low-tech augmented reality game on all Amsterdam trams. – Becky, assistant edit

We’ve heard this story before: Woman travels the world. Falls in love. Seeks to recreate that feeling again back home. In this case, art director Lynette Lee had a deep affection for the finely crafted coffee of Europe. Along with her partner and fellow coffee nerd (and Box Kite veteran) Andrew Ho, the two devised a plan for giving coffee lovers in the U.S. a taste of java abroad.The pair launched Collected Coffee, a brand new su

One of my favorite ways to familiarize myself with a city is by shopping at the independent businesses that call it home. From a neighborhood cafe known for its much-loved toast-and-jam combos to a gourmet chocolate shop with eye-catching branding, Los Angeles is home to an exciting bunch of indie designers and makers producing stuff that feels true to its destination.Seek out these 10 LA finds on your next visit — or shop for th

What were clicking on this week at Fathom HQ.This hotel room in the Swiss Alps has no walls or roof. It seems so silly, but check out the views! – Becky, assistant editorThis week I checked into my dream Parisian pied-à-terre: the newly-opened 25 Place Dauphine from the ladies behind apartment rental website Paris Perfect. Sky-high ceilings, aged grey wood, billowy linen curtains, velvet furniture,

After a stint in New York, one native Southerner moved below the Mason-Dixon and was pleased to discover a Brooklyn-y design scene with a creative spirit all its own. Feeling crafty in A-Town? Put these designers and their goods at the top of your shopping list.The call back South has been ringing in my ears since I left, inescapable like the humidity of North Carolina summers. I didnt realize the depth of my Southern roots until I tried to

My obsession with matcha began last year when Kettl founder Zach Mangan gave Team Fathom a crash course on the delectable Japanese beverage. Ive been seeing the bright green powder everywhere and in everything lately: fancy ice-cream, facial products, whole cafes dedicated to the drink. In proper Japanese style, these matcha goodies are well-designed and well presented. And Im a huge sucker for packaging.Heres a working list of my favorite

What were clicking on this week at Fathom HQ.Im scared of heights so, naturally, I seek out opportunities to put myself in places where I have to face my fear. Like this 100-meter-long glass skywalk that just opened in China. Just looking at the pictures fills me with a mix of excitement, anxiety, and a mild case of nausea! – Xenia, editorial internWhen in Mexico City, touring the home of Mexican architect Barragán is a must (r

Touch that dial! From the halls of our favorite radio station, WNYC, digital producer and podcast expert James Ramsay tunes us into eight excellent travel-inspired shows.One of the great joys of leaving town is getting in a rental car and scanning for radio stations, which is how I recently wound up in Wilmington, North Carolina, glued to 93.7 The Dude (the locals choice for country), listening to a wide variety of songs about fishing. Its

What were clicking on this week at Fathom HQ (aside from baffling Chinese synchronized diving team videos).Are you fluent in Japanese and always camera-ready? Muji wants you to stay in their brand new Window House in Kamakura, Japan. For free. – Becky, assistant editorThese days, the internet and widespread use of cell phones can make the world feel mighty small. Jon Lee Andersons fascinating piece on an isolated t

What were clicking on this week at Fathom HQ.Marfas Trans-Pecos Festival of Music + Love is happening September 22-25 at El Cosmico. Musical acts include Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Kacey Musgraves, and Neko Case. Sign me up. – Berit, editorIm having tons of fun with the Olympics digital coverage. Like the scientific analysis of Simone Biles signature move, this aerial tour of Rios Olympic venues, and a breakdown of the 1

Travel photographer and Tiny Atlas Quarterly founder Emily Nathan knows a thing or two about snapping a good photo. This month, the 24 Best Travel Photographer took the knowledge she’s gained photographing the world to create a camera bag that is both handsome and functional. We asked Nathan to unpack her bag and share the gear she can’t travel without. As a commercial photographer and travel magazine founder, Im often on the road. Tr

What were clicking on this week at Fathom HQ.A case for bicycles! Cruising two wheels is a cure for writers block, a vehicle for womens lib, and a creaturely joy, according to this 1926 ode. – Jeralyn, editorial directorI loved this nine-minute animated short film on Paris from 1958. And I didnt understand a word of it. – Daniel, editorial assistantWould you take a family honeymoon? Fathom contributor Lucy Laucht makes a ca