Though the fun of exploring a new city or a tropical vacation isnt always on the horizon, that doesnt mean you cant enjoy the perks of travel from home.These days, Japanese treats, Southern specialties, artisan goods from the Pacific Northwest, and global stationery deliveries are just a few clicks away. Travel armchair-style with our favorite box subscriptions for travelers.

What were clicking on this week (when were not wearing out our snow boots).Paris is always beautiful, but movie heroine Amélie Poulains Paris is pure magic. – Berit, editorStanley Kubrick is one of my favorite directors, but I never knew he was such an amazing photographer at just seventeen years old. I got lost browsing 184 pages of his intimate NYC portraits at Museun of the City of New York online. – Becky, editorial a

What were clicking on this week (when were not debating dress colors).With outer space on the mind this week, I’m sad to hear that Star Treks Mr. Spock, Leonard Nimoy, passed away on Friday. Here’s a lovely tribute and reflection on the late actor’s last Tweet. – Becky, editorial assistantYoung ladies looking for a cheap and chic weekend escape to Paris (pretty much every twenty-something in NYC), can book a sha

Pauline Chardins The Voyageur made our 2014 list of 24 Best Travel Blogs and Websites, in part because of her stunning photographs. She sent us a few highlights from a recent tour of Japan, and the elegant simplicity and dazzling beauty of every thoughtful detail has us searching for flights right now.JAPAN – Ive always wanted to go to Japan. But I was intimidated and postponed the adventure many times. Im glad I finall

What were clicking on this week (when were not discussing mysterious plane crash theories).Its the year of the frozen waterfall and New Yorks Taughannock Falls might just be my favorite. – Berit, editorCan you believe that the first museum dedicated to slavery in America is only opening now, in 2015? Take the time to read this fascinating story about the Whitney Plantation in Louisiana and how its eccentric owner i

Forbidden travel ephemera. We like the sound of it. And we thought you would too, which is why we jumped at the chance to collaborate with Uri Tours, a Korean tour operator that guides travelers around North Korea. They offered to send 100 Fathom readers DPRK-made postcards through the North Korean postal system while Uri Tours is there in April, covering the Pyongyang Marathon for us on Instagram.Heres how you can

What drives a fair-weather-loving foodie to the snowy peaks of St. Moritz? A Michelin-star meal and a hunky, clever chef. Our Rome-based contributing editor Erica Firpo reports from the Swiss Alps.ST. MORITZ, Switzerland – Schokoladenpretzel and vermicelles. Fladen and mailänderli and nusstorte. These are a few of my favorite things. Swiss pastries alone are the key to enduring our yearly settimana bianca, a ritual white week of

Two weeks ago, we went on a wild, wintry #FathomTakeover road trip with photographer and Instagrammer Adria Ellis. She started off at the 2015 FIS Alpine World Championships in Vail, Colorado, and drove down Highway 285 to Santa Fe, New Mexico. We loved the trip so much, were bringing you a full recap along with a few bonus shots! COLORADO – Theres nothing I love more than winter, snow, and a go

What were clicking on this week (when were not gleefully unpacking our spring outfits).If youre down at SXSW this weekend, please try to catch the debut screening of Sailing a Sinking Ship. The feature-length film follows the Moken people, a seafaring community living upon the Andaman Sea. I just watched the trailer, and it looks fascinating. – Becky, editorial assistantThe Solar Impulse 2 took off this week from Abu Dhabi, aiming to

INSTAGRAM – Doors, windows, and archways offer travelers a peek inside local life. These charming and quirky details, captured by some of our favorite roaming Instagrammers, take us on a tour through Europe. COMING UP NEXT WEEK: A DOSE OF CULTUREInstaTrip is a Sunday roundup of the best Instagram photos of the destination or travel theme were featuring that week. Next up: Dose of Culture. Tag your favorite photos of visits to mus

Shopping for a rug in Istanbul (an iconic souvenir) can be overwhelming and confusing. Cengiz Korkmaz and Cengiz Kara (co-owners of Istanbul rug shop Nakkas) gave us a lesson on what to look for when making a first-time purchase.1. Be prepared. Before your trip, look at magazines and books to get ideas about the rugs that will best match your home decor.2. Measure the space for your rug. Everyone thinks they know the size of their living ro

A trip to Istanbul wouldnt be complete without buying a Turkish rug or two. Nakkas is home to an incredible collection of more than 20,000 handwoven Turkish carpets and kilims. Co-owners Cengiz Korkmaz and Cengiz Kara (Yes, theyre business partners with the same first name. Isnt it great when things turn out that way?) stopped by our office for a Q&A. Heres what they had to say. Tell us about Nakkas.The first word that comes to mind whe

What were clicking on this week (when were not checking out the new version of the Steller storytelling app).The best part about visiting the SF Bay Area (where I am this weekend), is taking evening hikes on Mount Diablo, foraging in Tilden Regional Park, and walking wide-eyed through next-level supermarkets like Berkeley Bowl and Rainbow. – Jeralyn, editorial directorCappadocia, Turkey, has always been high on my to-go list for its o

Were giving away a handsome red nylon and camel leather wash bag (worth €195) from our pals at Travelteq, a beautiful Amsterdam-based leather goods brand fit for the modern traveler.Heres how you can win:1. Follow @FathomWaytoGo on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.2. Post your favorite travel photo (an amazing beach shot, you climbing Machu Picchu, your perfectly packed suitcase) with the hashtag #FathomxTravelteq and tag @Fat

It took the Serial phenomenon to unite Team Fathom on the awesomeness that is the podcast. Without naming names, there were a few skeptics in the bunch to balance out those of us whod been touting their love of the medium for years. But were all on the same page now: These tiny, portable files make for perfect travel companions. They dont take up space and provide hours of entertainment on the go. Heres what were listening to this spring. S

What were clicking on this week (while were not waiting for Hilarys big announcement).I wish all public markets had a guide like this interactive Tiong Bahru Market food directory. Hover over each stall to see what they sell, watch its history in slo-mo animation, or use the generator tab to help you decide what to eat. – Becky, editorial assistantA closer look at Mongolias fascinating Dukha tribe, the last nomadic reindeer herders. &

This post was produced in partnership with American Express, part of Pavia Rosatis role as a Platinum for a Year Ambassador.At least once a month, its travel day. You know what that means: schlepping, waiting, hassling, and haggling. Its the entry price for a life of globe-hopping, and Im happy to pay it because the payoff is always worth it. New places, new flavors, new friends, new experiences for the insatiable memory bank.Still. I would

What were clicking on this week (while were not out enjoying our first full week of sun).I had the incredible pleasure of hearing anthropologist, primatologist, and conservationist Jane Goodall speak at the Brooklyn Academy of Music this week. Fangirling hard. You, too, will have a crush on her after watching this hilarious interview with John Oliver, followed by this heartwarming clip of a rehabilitated chimp being released into the w

INSTAGRAM – We love all the adorable and majestic animals on our #FathomInstatrip feed, but also feel that staring at animals on a screen just isnt the same as experiencing them with our eyes and ears. So we built a multi-sensory experience for you.Here are all the best animal pictures from our feed, accompanied by soundclips of the noises they make. You are welcome. COMING UP NEXT WEEK: INDIE WEEKInstaTrip is a Sunday roundup of

A quick look at what were clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ.I am super excited about the new Whitney opening in downtown NYC next week. In other museum news, Shanghais Natural History Museum was recently completed and adds a nice touch of green to the super futuristic city. I cant wait to visit. – Becky, editorial assistantHappy Birthday, Hubble Telescope! The 44-foot space camera has observed mo