Most people turn up in Ubud with a list. Monkey Forest, the rice terraces, a swing over the jungle, a smoothie bowl with a view. All of that's there … [More]
Guides
Nepal - Medical Kit
The medical kit is an essential part of what you or your porter carries on the trail. Some of these items may be much appreciated when you are feeling … [More]
Press Releases
The Axolotl’s Garden Blossoms Oct. 21 at Birch...
La Jolla, CA (Oct. 12, 2026)—Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego today unveiled new details about their upcoming … [More]
Highlight of the Month
Vermillion, South Dakota - October 2026
Located in the far southeast corner of the state in a part of the country the features another very approximate 'four corners' where South Dakota, … [More]
Book Reviews
Passion & Practice: Secrets of a Surgical Resident by...
Passion & Practice, Secrets is a glimpse into Dr. Weinraub's time as a surgical resident following medical school. This read examines the formative … [More]
Travel Products
Best eSIM for International Travel: Why I Switched to...
I've tested a lot of eSIM providers over the years. From airport SIM card kiosks in Bangkok to fumbling with a physical SIM card swap on a train … [More]
Interviews
“Hiko in Tonga” – A Vanishing Culture of Women...
Hiko is an ancient form of juggling in Tonga where women continuously toss tui tui nuts in the air. It is a game played only by women in this … [More]
