Were continuing our exploration of the latest and greatest in global cuisine with Elly Truesdell, the local forager for Whole Foods Market in the northeast and our go-to source for the artisanal food scene everywhere. She spends her time scouting for the best small-batch products from independent makers, farmers, and purveyors. As we gear up for a full calendar of fall travel, we asked her for the food trends well be seeing (and eating!) ne

What were clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ.In my opinion, theres really no better place to experience fall than upstate New York. The colors of the leaves have started changing, and apple-picking season is in full swing. Bookmark And Norths roundup of their favorite home rentals and start planning a long weekend. – Berit, editorAfraid of missing peek leaf-peeping season? According to Skimm, ShipFolia

What were clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ.I just spent an excellent week geeking out on architecture, art, and very good food in Chicago. I was especially delighted to stumble upon a flurry of public programs, tours, and installations around the city for the inaugural Chicago Architecture Biennial running now through January 2016. – Becky, assistant editorIf I can escape for the weekend of November 13, I want to g

What were clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ.Gustav Klimt fans should check out Woman in Gold, a film released last spring that tells the amazing story of Maria Altmann, a Nazi victim, who fought her way to the US Supreme Court to get the Austrian government to return what is arguably Klimts most famous painting, a portrait of her aunt Adele Bloch-Bauer. – Berit, editorRecently, a story on Skift about the future of f

What were clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ.Im loving Heather Walters innovative (and travel-friendly) method of storytelling through micro chapters on Instagram. Start with #AvaCouliseAndTheTimepieces. – Berit, editorIm in Rome, where the Trevi Fountain has just reopened after a magnificent restoration funded by Fendi. Last night, I was there at midnight when two people got engaged and everyone at the fountain erup

Our fascination with traveling to Cuba persists, and will only increase as the easing of sanctions makes travel to the formerly forbidden country easier. Easier, that is, but not easy. Visiting Cuba still involves navigating quite a bit of red tape. Fashion stylist and blogger Nneya Richards returned from a self-planned trip where she explored the island and spent time volunteering. This is how she did it.HAVANA, Cuba – Cuba has l

This is what we were clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ — before we were saddened and transfixed by the news that began streaming from Paris late Friday afternoon.Every five years, the United Kingdom redesigns its passports to keep them secure. The visa pages of the new edition, titled Creative United Kingdom, celebrate British arts and culture throughout history, from William Shakespeare to Anish Kapoor. &ndash

What we were clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ.My favorite travel shoe is headed west for the month of December. Stop by Sabahs LA pop-up to try on a pair of their chic Turkish slippers and join in on a family dinner or Sunday dance party. – Berit, editor This personal story about why one San Francisco taxi driver decided to work for Lyft tells a lot about the ride share economy and the ongoing battle between t

In the season of holiday parties and holiday drinking, we were glad to find a bottle of booze that does double duty. (It makes the night fun and the world better.) Elyx vodkas Tom Roberts tells us about their collaboration with Water for People, a leading water NGO that want to keep the world hydrated.Tell us about your company.Elyx is a luxury vodka from the Absolut company. Were small today and pretty new, but we have big aspirations: We

For aspiring Amelia Earharts, miniature Neil Armstrongs, and other little ones with big imaginations: 35 gifts for a future full of wild adventures.

In the past three editions of our 24 Best Travel Apps, we shared 72 apps that wont weigh down your carry-on but will lighten your mental travel load, metaphorically speaking.But now we have to add limited storage data to our ever-growing list of weight/space restrictions. So after many heated debates at #FathomHQ, weve edited the list down to the ten absolutely essential apps you should never leave home without.  May we suggest you put

Pink elephants painted in Indias Pink City. Japans forests packed into scented bath bags. A curvy map of the Mississippi River. A selection of gifts that will instantly transport you to another time and place.

NORTH POLE – How do you wrap up the globe?We started by dividing it into traveler personalities: outdoorsy, domestic, cutting edge, nostalgic, adventurous, and couch potato-esque. (Just to name a few.) Then we looked to the far-reaches of the globe for the cool things that would please everyone.We will be rolling out our 2015 Holiday Gift Guides this week and next, with plenty to please even the most particular passport holder.Pl

For many of us, the winter season means staying in (who wants to go out in three feet of snow?) and hosting friends and family (its okay if they go outside). The holidays add incentive to entertain, and guests add incentive to spruce up the house.Yes, that means festive decor, but its also an excuse to upgrade basics like blankets, pillows, and art. Weve had our eye on companies who make it easy for globally minded travelers (ahem) to score

Handsome leather casings for hot new hardware. Professional equipment for photography enthusiasts. And compact contraptions to stay connected on the go. Get in gear with 18 cutting-edge gifts for tech-savvy travelers.

An urban-inspired coloring book for easing stress. The ultimate airplane snack box. And a pen that can withstand the heat of the hottest desert on Earth. Enjoy this selection of holiday gifts guaranteed to please paper-obsessed travelers.BUT WAIT, THERES MOREFrequent Fliers, Little Globetrotters, Outdoor Adventurers: See all of our 2015 holiday gift guides.

What we were clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ.Its finally here! Season two of the Serial podcast launched Thursday, and so far Im intrigued by the story of Sgt. Bowe Berghdahl. In other podcast news, Im loving filmmaker Jay Buims in-depth interviews with interesting, entrepreneurial women like Alicia Yoon (founder of Peach & Lily) and Emily Weiss (founder of Into the Gloss) on Oh Boy by Man Repeller. – Berit, e

With the holiday travel season in full swing, Im reconsidering what Im packing, including the toiletries Im loading into my dopp kit. Just because theyre essentials doesnt mean they have to be boring. A pocket-sized version of an iconic hairbrush, a Japanese toothbrush that works without toothpaste, and a natural alternative to Neosporin are a few of the eleven items I have my eye on. They also happen to make excellent, last-minute stocking

What we were clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ.The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards just released this years winners. My favorite is the disco-dancing lemur. Or the knee-slapping (or should I say, fin-slapping) seal. I cant decide. – Daniel, editorial assistantIm so sorry Im going to miss the sunset in Berlin. The always illuminating James Turrell has bathed a 250-year-old church in light that gradually fades

If youre looking to do something nice this holiday season, consider sponsoring a Tanzanian child or family in someone elses name through The Small Things Give and Receive Holiday Drive. Communications and sponsorship director (and Fathom contributor) Michelle Russell fills us in on the mission of TST and how they support local children and families in the Meru district of Tanzania.Tell us about the company.The Small Things is a non-governme