Theres a new travel pillow in town. And itll keep your neck warm and happy. Fathom editor Daniel Schwartz takes it for a spin.Neck pillows: Some people don’t get them; others can’t travel without ‘em. I fell into the former category, opting to forgo what I thought was a small amount of added comfort for more space in my carry-on and the reassurance that I’d never be judged for sporting a memory foam sausage around my neck. (Disclaimer:

You’ve been looking forward to holiday vacation all year, and you want your grand, exciting, possibly once-in-a-lifetime trip to run smoothly. To help with all the moving parts, we curated a list of essential travel apps to help with everything from airport logistics and solid internet to staying relaxed on the road.Google TripsGoogle’s trip planning app is a great tool for staying organized before and during a big trip. The free app sorts

With the final days of 2017 quickly approaching, we’re taking a moment to appreciate the season’s best new hotels. Since our last installment of Hottest Hotel Openings in August, twenty hotels have caught our eye and made their way onto our list of places we want to visit in the new year.Confirming that Africa is not the only place to go on safari, Sri Lanka’s new luxury tented safari camp, Wild Coast Tented Lodge, offers the best of both w

Theres a new calendar year around the corner — time to plan your next adventure. Here are eight places for the nature junkies to cross off of their bucket lists.Mustang MonumentActivist/philanthropist Madeline Pickens rescued 650 mustangs heading to the slaughterhouse. They now run like the wind at Mustang Monument, her wild horse sanctuary in Wells, a few hours west of Salt Lake City, where guest accommodations include ten

This is the 2017 edition of Now Do This, our monthly compendium of timely travel deals and special offers. The current edition is here.Updated 12/20/17:If you forgot to make year-end holiday plans, we found a few options still left. Where is Team Fathom spending their holidays? Its a mix. Half of us are in Australia, Singapore, San Miguel de Allende, and Peru; half of us are staying home and catching up on piles of novels, which is itself i

Being in an airport can be stressful. Likewise: cramming into an economy seat. If there’s a screaming baby on board, good lucking keeping a cool head. Sometimes, just sitting next to someone who’s having a bad day can build tension in the mind and body.To help us decompress on future flights, Fathom co-founder Jeralyn Gerba asked Krista Bonura of Yoga on the Fly to come into our office and demo a few moves travelers can use to stay limber a

You asked for it, and were delivering it: Im proud to announce the launch of the Fathom Travel Concierge, our new booking service. Our mission is to connect you with your passion for travel, and our advisors will make trip-planning easy and stress-free. Were putting years of priceless intel and recommendations to work. You just sit back and let us book the trip for you. (See? Its like youre on vacation already.)Ready to go? F

How do you know if you are in the presence of a true geisha? Here are a few bonafide pointers.KYOTO, Japan – If it were easy to spot an authentic geisha, or geiko as theyre called locally, they wouldnt be so alluring. I learned this on my first trip to Kyoto ten years ago, after mistaking tourists in guise for genuine geiko. Though their stark wigs and flashy kimonos tend to draw every lens in sight, their furtive behavior and dwindling num

We are proud to debut the Fathom Travel Awards, a year-long celebration of our favorite places, people, and products in the world.We kick off with the Best Travel Blogs and Websites 2018. Fathoms editors have combed the world and the World Wide Web in search of remarkable travelers and the sites they keep. We have an affinity for the DIYers and for those with passionate viewpoints that are authentic, original, and thrilling to fol

Once the winter season is in full swing, the number one question we get asked most is, where can I go for a last-minute vacation?  One of the advantages of booking with the Fathom Travel Desk is the access we get to special deals and offers at the world’s best hotels. Here are a few of our favorites, all excellent options for a mid-season getaway — and so many extra nights for free.Like what you see? Send us a note at travel

If youre traveling to or from Asia and the South Pacific, theres a good chance youll experience a layover at Singapores Changi Airport. Rejoice: There are of plenty of ways to pass the time. Just dont stay in the terminal.SINGAPORE – You’re on layover at Changi Airport and want to make the most of it. The country is small and crazy accessible and the city center is only a 20-minute cab ride away. Singapore is a land of cultural riches,

Were taking a look at new tech innovations that transforming the way we travel. First up were Googles Pixel Buds. Next: Skyroam Solis and Roaming Man, two of the most versatile WiFi hotspots on the market. Heres how they stack up.Skyroam SolisWhen we reviewed the original Skyroam, the verdict was clear: The portable WiFi hotspot is a great alternative to SIM cards and monthly data plans. How does it work? By delivering virtual loc

In the spirit of International Women’s Day, we’re honoring inspirational women in travel — adventurous spirits who break stereotypes and make history. We love a lady who can go the distance.Mae JemisonAchievement: The first African-American woman to travel to space.Why We Love Her: She became a doctor in 1981, working as a general practitioner and a medical officer with the Peace Corps in Sierra Leone and Liberia until she had a caree

Today is International Womens Day, which seemed like the most appropriate time to announce our upcoming Great Women in Travel Awards, which will honor the groundbreaking, trailblazing, glass-ceiling-shattering, inspiring women who are defining — and redefining — travel. Explorers. Humanitarians. Architects. Journalists. Photographers. Designers. Hoteliers. Concierges. Chefs. You get the idea: Were casting a wide n

Looking for something new to watch on Netflix? Make it a movie that’ll take you places. To help you pick the right flick, we gathered the best travel documentaries on Netflix to date. (By gathered, we mean painstakingly watched through and vetted every movie that popped up after searching travel documentary.) There were some bad ones, some meh ones, and a handful we’d recommend to friends. They may not all be award-winners, but these Netfli

In the world of hospitality, 2018 is off to an especially promising start with sixteen new hotel openings worth paying attention to — from a too-good-to-be-true Jamaican retreat at an affordable price point to an out-of-this-world escape in one of the Northern Hemisphere’s most inaccessible regions. Less traversed cities like Hamburg, Belgrade, and Detroit have had notable openings, while major U.S. cities like New York, Los Angeles,

Theres a lot to be said for luxury bath products, high thread counts, and, ahem, privacy, but todays hostels are in a class all their own. From boutique guesthouses to reclaimed warehouses, modern hosteliers have set new standards in design, cleanliness, and amenities. Forget the youth hostel of old: Travelers of all ages and families of all sizes can enjoy unbeatable locations, community feel, hyperlocal experiences, and even private rooms

In some respects, booking travel on the internet has never been easier or more democratic. But when you have access to everything, finding the best thing can feel a little overwhelming — so many wonky images, competing hotel prices, and reviews from people who seem to love to complain. What begins as a fun search for a dream vacation quickly spirals into despair. Is it too much to ask for an affordable hotel thats well-located an

Get inspired for your next trip by reading some real-deal, non-fiction travel writing from some of the best travel writers around. The collection will leave you wanting for the beautiful landscapes, cultures and people, and the cosmopolitan cities found on these pages; a reminder that sometimes travel is a journey rather than a destination.Miss-adventures: A Tale of Ignoring Life Advice While Backpacking Around South AmericaBy Amy BakerWhat

What do we talk about when we talk about the Best Foodie Escapes?Its a high bar, especially around here. We know that you love to Travel for the Food, which means that when we compiled this list for the Fathom Travel Awards, our year-long celebration of our favorite places, people, and products in the world, we had to do better find amazing hotels with even better restaurants. (For that, you could consult a Relais & Chateaux catalog and be