Its the little things that count. Sweet little things. Erin Wylie falls hard for a minimalist Scandinavian candy shop.NEW YORK, NY – You had me at hej. Thats hello in Swedish, as I learned from your awesomely-designed business card. Howd you know I like a little linguistics with my dessert? Youve taught me so much, like how lacking in smägodis (little candies) and lördagsgodis (the tradition of stocking up on candy come Satu

Dear Fathom: The airline cancelled my flight while I was at the airport. The rental car stopped in the middle of an open road. The train derailed. Derailed! How to deal with this fresh travel hell?Part of the fun of traveling is the unexpected — sometimes its the good kind and sometimes its the not-so-good kind. We turned to Amy Spencer, author of the just-released book Bright Side Up: 100 Ways to Be Happier Right Now, for suggestions on how to manage the l

The Pachamama Alliance in Ecuador leads trips in the Amazon to help protect the rain forest and its indigenous people. Alisa Gould-Simon reports on her recent experience.What was the project? The Pachamama Alliance is a non-profit dedicated to protecting rain forests and the indigenous people who live within them, primarily in South America. Proceeds from their group trips benefit indigenous populations and specifically help rain forest com

Perfect weather and next-level arts and crafts draw creative parents with budding tots to the California desert for a weekend of quirky family activities organized by Crafting Community. Writer Christine Lennon recounts the highlights of her highly successful family vacation.PALM SPRINGS – Wonky potholders. Crunchy potpourri sachets. Gods Eyes strung with green, acrylic yarn. If the word craft still makes you cringe with memories of b

A quest for textiles and a bike trip lured Paula de la Cruz to Bhutan. The scenery, the people, and yak meat were just lucky bonuses.BHUTAN – Landing in the wide green valley of Paro in western Bhutan, the first thing to jump out is color. Not from flowers or the landscape but from the intricate decorations painted on the wooden overhangs of a building that acts as the airports one and only gate. Bhutanese men and children stand out a

The reinvisioned Pentax K-01 debuted at Los Angeles design emporium A+R. While checked into the new Palm Springs hotel The Saguaro, the shops co-owner Rose Apodaca put it to the test to give us a sneak peek of what the camera can do. PALM SPRINGS – To get my beauty sleep for my book signing at the Palm Desert International Fragrance & Flower Festival, the organizers checked me into the new Saguaro Palm Springs.I love the

Whether its a Lyonnaise bouchon or a Nordic culinary revolution, this month is all about authentic local cuisine. TRAVEL + LEISUREOn the Cover: Is Copenhagen The Best Little Eating Town in Europe? Adam Sachs thinks so. What started with NOMA has turned into a culinary metamorphosis where bread and pastries are made from self-produced organic flour, and chefs feel free to cook truly original fo

Hometown: Seattle, Washington.Occupation: Freelance writer and director of social media.Favorite destinations: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, Peru (especially the Amazon), Sonora Resort, B.C., The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs (I love all of Colorado and would likely live there if I werent in Washington), Spain, New York City, the B and C of the ABC Islands, Boquete, Panama, and, when I want a super-luxe stay in the sun, Four Seasons Resort M

BORREGO SPRINGS, California – Hot. Desolate. Sublime. With temps soaring in the triple digits, summer was definitely no mans land in this tiny town of 2,500 residents, three hours southeast of Los Angeles. But for an urbanite like myself, it proved an idyllic time to discover the monastic-like silence of Borrego Springs, Californias Secret Desert.Theres not a single traffic light or restaurant chain and only a dozen streetlights.

When Fathom editor Berit flew from New York City to Orange County yesterday, the weather decided to get in the way. Hello, Dallas.  Ive spent a lot of time on planes and consider myself to have traveling down to an art; however, despite diligent planning and my best efforts for a smooth day of travel, yesterday nearly turned into a disaster.7:30 a.m. - Wake up, shower, put on pre-selected clothes, eat breakfast, check-in onli

 Photographer Micah Albert was captivated by the souks of Old Sanaa. Were glad he decided to share what he saw. A reader story.SANAA, Yemen – Yemen is a mystical country, and at the heart of its capital, Sanaa, lies Old Sanaa, a special place where you want to live in the moment. Its sensory overload — a constant commotion of sights, sounds, and smells that transport you to another time. Theres nothing else like it.The souks

Heather Catania got back from Coachella in time to launch her new style site The Brillionaire. We caught up with her for a recap of her wild weekend.Just back from: Palm Springs and Indio, California. Was It Your First Time? I have been five times and counting. I either come to spend a chill, holistic week meditating and juice fasting at We Care or partying it up for 72 hours at Coachella. Everything in my life is literally t

Weve added a few titles to the May roundup because something is in the air: The travel magazines are all about food, and the food magazines are all about travel. Hey, no ones complaining. AFAROn the Cover: David Farley visits the Vietnam countryside in search of an iconic noodle dish made with local well water. Highlights:- Vintage Voyager: Q&A with Levis resident traveler,

Were excited to introduce the next round of Fathom for kate spade new york City Guides, a charming mix of cool listings, playful experiences, packing lists, cheat sheets, and, of course, fresh design. We hit the road, notebooks and cameras in hand, and are happy to report from our latest favorite cities:  ChicagoCopenhagenSan FranciscoShanghaiToronto But wait! Theres more. We also hav

Joanna Williams shops for jewelry, rare furs, hats, and costumes like its her job. (It is.) SAN FRANCISCO – As the owner of a vintage textile studio in Los Angeles, I navigate the world sourcing fabrics for clients in fashion, interior design, and beauty industries. My clients use the fabrics as inspiration for product development — for example, re-imagining a psychedelic 70s geometric print as a contem

This months travel magazines are all about ultimate summer vacations, from tips for the Olympic-bound to last-minute travel guides for procrastinators. CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER On the Cover: Technology has made it near impossible to accomplish true rest and relaxation. Kate Maxwell circumnavigates this obstacle by busying herself with phone-free activities like diving, surfing,

Hometown: Rome via Philadelphia and Los Angeles.Occupation: Freelance writer.Favorite destinations: Aix-en-Provence, Palermo, Hanoi, and Tunisia.Dying to visit: Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Russia.Bizarre travel rituals: I call it the Die Hard meditation: Whenever I get where I am going, I have to walk around barefoot. Or maybe I just dont like shoes.In-flight relaxation regime: Solving the days crossword or sudoku before take-off.Always in

Fathom celebrates all the reasons why we pack our bags, get on a plane, hitch a ride, and explore beyond our backyards. And sometimes we have contests! With really great prizes! This time, were giving away a Bru Weekender bag from Ben Minkoff, the rugged spin-off label by Rebecca Minkoff. Outside, were looking at elegant navy waxwear, trimmed with natural tan leather. Inside, ro

We cant promise youll never have to sit through someone elses vacation photos, but we can promise that the person who subjects you to 85 nearly identical images of the African plains isnt on our Instagram feed. Follow Fathom as we crisscross the world and explore our own backyards for a peek at what were packing, stashing, and snacking on. Theres no telling where youll find us next.  HOW TO FOLLOW FATHOM ON INSTAGRAM:&#

Hometown: San Diego.Occupation: Fashion and accessories designer.Favorite destination: Turkey.Dying to visit: India and Morocco.Bizarre travel rituals: I always pack via pouches — everything gets put in a pouch within a pouch.In-flight relaxation regime: A glass of wine and an eyemask.Always in carry-on: Chapstick and Darphin moisturizer.Concierge or DIY: DIY.See it all or take it easy: See it all half the time, take it easy the