Dear Fathom: Im traveling abroad next month and want to stay connected. But Im afraid that if I go with my carriers international plan, Ill go way over my data limit and get insane overcharges. Is there a better way to get WiFi on the road?There has been some buzz on the topic in the office this week. A good friend, fresh from a trip around the French countryside, raved about Travel WiFi, a portable hotspot you can rent and use all over the

What were clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ.When Google Map geekiness goes too far to great effect: The Obsessively Detailed Map of American Literatures Most Epic Road Trip. Nice work, Atlas Obscura. – Pavia, CEOI wish I were in Seoul this summer to sit under the latest installation at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. Building, by Lee Chihoo and Kang Yerin, is a massive reed curtain that provides

What were clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ.So this is what the dark side of the moon looks like. Thanks for the cool shot, NASA! – Becky, editorial assistantIf youre in NYC next Thursday swing by the Icarus & Co. trunk show at El Luchador for tacos, drinks, seaside-inspired jewelry, art, textiles, and more. – Berit, editorPeople purchase meditation apps to make it sound like they are standing where I am a

Fathoms contributing koan editor James Sturz explores the goings on above and below sea level in this photographic report from the little-visited Caribbean island Grenada.GRENADA – Im writing this from 22 feet underwater, in the Grenada Underwater Sculpture Park in Moliniere Bay, Grenada. Started in 2006 as the world’s first underwater sculpture gallery by British artist Jason deCaires Taylor, it only takes a scuba dive or snorkel — o

This post is sponsored by Footsmart.If the shoe fits, pack it.Especially if the shoe in question is a preppy classic that fits the late summer travel situation you find yourself in.ON THE BEACHSand in your toes is never a problem. In fact, its usually the solution. The best summer nights are the last ones of the season. Get your fill while you can: December will be here way too soon.On Her Feet: Strive Maui Thong SandalsOn His Feet: OluKai

Not all museum shops are created equal. And it makes us appreciate the carefully curated ones: Singapore Art Museum has an incredible collection of non-traditional souvenirs. The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis knows a thing or two about stationery supplies. Were still dreaming about the Michelle Weinberg carpets at Perez Art Museum Miami.The best shops specialize in niche categories, but they also stock really nice art supplies. Important

What were clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ.If youre anywhere near Bristol, England this summer, you need to check out Dismaland, Banksys biggest project yet. Poking fun at that other amusement park we all love to hate, the bemusement park is open till September 27, and tickets are only £3. – Becky, editorial assistantThe pricey suitcase industry is about to meet its match with the November launch of Away, a d

Wouldnt it be nice to spend a week, a month, or a whole year exploring someplace new? But when you only get one day in places like Hanoi, Rio, Mumbai, Palermo, and Toronto, heres how to make the most of it. 

What were clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ as we count the waning days of summer.These one-star reviews of U.S. National Parks crack me up. Who knew that the Joshua Tree desert gets hot in the summer? – Becky, editorial assistantHilarious: In Poland, an energy company teamed up with artist to clean a massive dam using reverse graffiti. – Pavia, CEOHow much of a bummer is this? A tiny museum inside an old

Some of you may be embarking on a new school year, but most of you are probably heading back to the office. (Cue the tiny violins.) Without an annual milestone to get us amped for fall, this particular seasonal transition can be a little sad.So how about starting off September by treating yourself to some globally sourced office supplies: fluorescent Swiss pens, well-made German staplers, and Japanese notepads to name a few.

What were clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ.My love affair with Newfoundland continues. The upcoming Roots Rants and Roars Festival is a weekend of food hikes, chef battles, and tastes of the provinces foraged and locally sourced bounty. – Jeralyn, editorial directorThis week we got invited to hang with our pals at Jungles in Paris for a special screening at the historic Explorers Club (photos on our

Your pup is as much a part of your household as anyone else, so leaving Hopper home from the family vacation would be a total bummer for everyone. Airlines and hotels are making it easier and easier for the whole pack to travel together — with everything from specially designed pet cabins to yappy hours. While these efforts may seem like a bit much, we cant help but appreciate that theyre inspiring a whole new breed of travel accessor

Fathom founder Pavia shares what shes learned about how to travel with elderly parents, about the challenges that ensue, about the special considerations to take into account.When I was 32, I spent six weeks traveling around Italy with my parents. My mother was 66; my father was 75. I had spent every summer until college in Italy with my family, so it wasnt odd to be there with them. This time, however, I had planned the whole journey with

What were clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ when were not scrambling for tickets to see the Pope in NYC.The office is split about the overhead food shot. I, for one, love it. Dirk Brömmels overhead boat shots are also delightful, if a little weird. He also has another series of overhead gondola photos. – Becky, editorial assistantLearning about wabi-sabi, the Japanese term for perfectly imperfect. –

This post was produced in partnership with American Express. Fathom founder Pavia Rosati is an American Express Platinum for a Year Ambassador.Of the many American Express Platinum Card benefits Ive grown to love in my first year as an American Express Platinum for a Year Ambassador, my favorite by far is the airport lounge access program. (Reader, I spend a lot of time in airports.)More than the Fine Hotels and Resorts credit and upgrades,

Richard Bangs, our favorite intrepid philosopher-explorer and tour guide, is going to keep visiting the worlds controversial hotspots, and he is not about to let anyones moral and political objections stand in his way. For very good reasons.BURMA – When word got out that I was thinking of taking a group to Burma this November, I received this email:Dear Mr. Bangs: I strongly advise you to drop travel to Burma. The treatment of the Roh

What were clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ.I could spend all day watching this beautiful four-minute video on loop of a Japanese craftsman making a traditional wooden Kokeshi doll, and this site spotlighting master craftsmen in the Sendai region is probably my favorite find ever. – Becky, assistant editorI love the energy of Dolce & Gabbanas Italia Is Love Spring/Summer 2016 fashion show from Milan Fashion Week

What were clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ.Im stunned by this portfolio of Noisy-le-Grand, a housing project frozen in time outside Paris. It was built after World War II and is only inhabited by the elderly. It looks imperial French and extraterrestrial utopian at the same time. – Daniel, editorial assistantThat, by the way, was Daniel Schwartzs first post as our new editorial assistant, a well-earned promotion fr

At risk of stating the obvious, traveling can be so hectic that it can bring out the worst in the most relaxed voyager. In our neverending effort to keep your travel crazies at bay, we went on the hunt for products to make you the calm, cool (read: rested, hydrated, and healthy) traveler you want to be. And because well try anything once, were including a new agey crystal for jet lag relief and a fizzy tablet to boost your greens intake. Wh

What were clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ.This weekend, Im going to pick out a few of my favorite travel Instagrams to print on the super cute new printing service Parabo Press. Im really into their newsprint and shape print options. – Berit, editorStylist, one of my favorite London magazines, has a roundup of the new UK restaurant openings Im adding to my to-do list. – Pavia, founderI know winter isnt a gre