Annea Lockwood is an Aotearoa New Zealand-born composer and sound artist known for turning natural environments into immersive sound art. In her “Sound Map” projects, where she captures the sound of rivers, including the Danube, she records everything from flowing water to everyday human activity, revealing the river as a constantly shifting and living soundscape. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and taught at Vassar College for many years Q. You grew up in Aotearoa New Zealand and Aotearoa New Zealand is a land of natural wonders. […]

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Malta is a small island but it has probably the highest density of things to see and do per square kilometre of anywhere I’ve been. I know that sounds like a brochure. It’s not. You can drive across the main island in about 45 minutes. Most visitors give it a day or two, usually on a cruise ship stop — they walk around Valletta, take a photo of the harbour, and leave, which means they miss almost everything. Give Malta a week and you’ll see what I mean. The Light […]

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Lauren Juliff is a British travel blogger, author, and digital nomad who founded the travel site Never Ending Footsteps. In 2011, she decided to quit her job and see the world. She has since spent more than a decade on the road, visiting over 100 countries and sharing her experiences in an honest way that most travel blogs don’t, including highlighting some of the unglamorous mishaps she has learned from along the way. Q. Most travel blogs nowadays seem pretty polished and highlight only the glossy side of travel. Never […]

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For many travelers, booking business class feels straightforward. You pick a well-known airline, choose a convenient departure time, and expect a certain level of comfort, more space, better service, and a seat that converts into a bed. In reality, business class is not a single, uniform product. Two flights with the same airline can feel completely different depending on the aircraft and cabin. One may offer a private suite with direct aisle access, while another places seats close together with limited privacy. Understanding these differences is key to making an […]

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I’ve spent a fair few nights on sleeper buses around the world at this point, and honestly? The experience is wildly different depending on where you are. I’ve taken overnight buses in Turkey, Western Europe, Thailand, Vietnam, all over South America, Mexico, and even the UK, and each region has its own quirks, comfort rating, and chaos level. Some buses are genuinely brilliant, like in Vietnam, where they have lie-flat seats that could rival a hostel bed. Others… well, let’s just say I’ve spent more than one night wide awake, […]

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Originally published via Armageddon Safari: If you have no idea what the headline means, please understand that you’re not alone. It mystified me as well. Let’s back up. This exhilarating journey into the nonsense world of BBC Pidgin English began innocently enough with a video X fed me. “No carry your phone enta toilet! Your mama, wife, or husband don cut you dis warning. Make you no carry your phone enta toilet!… Toilet na where we dey poopoo and dis our poopoo dey carry bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Your eye […]

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Nick is better known as The Flying Naturist. He is a lifestyle blogger and content creator who shares what it is like to live a clothing optional life on his website, FlyingNaturist.com. He writes about everyday naturist experiences, from swimming and bowling to vacation. Nick presents himself as an ordinary person and advocates that naturism is not about showing off or being provocative, but simply a way of life. Q. Naturism is a lifestyle, but many people misunderstand it. What is your take on what naturism really means in its […]

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Jerome Rand is a sailor from Northern Michigan. In 2017, he solo-circumnavigated the globe nonstop aboard Mighty Sparrow, spending 271 days alone at sea. Today, he writes and speaks about his adventures, including his book Sailing Into Oblivion, hosts the podcast of the same name, offers sailing coaching and motivational talks, and shares stories that inspire resilience, curiosity, and pushing beyond comfort zones. Visit his website. Q. Let’s start with your childhood in Northern Michigan. Growing up around lakes and forests in Northern Michigan, what made you fall in love with […]

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Photos by Go Vilnius. The Vilnius Pink Soup Fest, which has attracted 93,000 visitors in 2025, is expanding into a three-day celebration of Lithuania’s cold pink soup, šaltibarščiai. December, 2025 – Vilnius, Lithuania. As the British Museum prepares for its Pink Ball, the Lithuanian capital is set to continue the pink tradition next spring. After a record-breaking year, the Vilnius Pink Soup Fest, inspired by the country’s iconic cold beetroot soup šaltibarščiai, returns on May 29–31, 2026, as a three-day celebration of gastronomy, community, and colour. This year, Lithuania’s capital […]

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Jake Needham is an American-born novelist and former screenwriter who has lived in Asia—mainly Thailand and Singapore—since the early 1980s. He has published 18 books and has been nominated for the Barry Award three times. His seventh book in the Inspector Tay series — Who the Hell Is Harry Black? — won the Barry Award for Best Paperback Mystery of 2024. Q. You are originally from Houston, Texas, but you have been living in Asia since the 80s. That is a long time in Asia. Tell us what first drew you […]

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This picturesque town is a photographers dream, especially during late spring and summer. If the town was only historical buildings (of which there are plenty) it would be a beautiful place – but then throw in the gorgeous array of flowers and blooming trees during this time of year, and if its not too much to ask – warm days with lots of sunshine! For a small town (the core is only about 17,000 people) Ystad packs a punch for tourism. There are plenty of shopping opportunities especially along the […]

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You don’t have to be a sommelier to know that wines from Burgundy have a certain prestige in the wine world.  Peruse a restaurant wine list, and you’ll notice that some of the featured wines or top shelf offerings are Pinot Noir or Chardonnay from Bourgogne, or Burgundy. Wine is grown worldwide, so what is it that makes Burgundy so revered amongst the well studied and introductory wine drinkers? Origins Winemaking in Burgundy can be attributed to the Romans! They brought the vines to Gaul, present day France, and taught […]

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Urca: The Tranquil Refuge in Rio de Janeiro The Urca neighborhood, one of the oldest in Rio, is where the main house of the film is located, a setting that blends charm and serenity. With tree-lined streets, historic houses, and a stunning view of Sugarloaf Mountain, Urca evokes a sense of warmth that is central to the film’s narrative. Take a stroll along the Mureta da Urca, enjoy a pastel with a cold beer, and watch the sunset in one of the calmest places in the city. And since you’re […]

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It’s twenty-two degrees. I’m sitting in the Atlantic, squinting from the glare of the sun over the water. Its 6pm but the sun is still bright. I sit on my board and let the waves pass underneath me. The bay gets busy in Imsouane. Magic Bay lays claim to one of the longest waves in Africa, and the tourists and locals alike are waiting their turn for a smooth ride, over the glassy ocean, all the way in to the beach. This isn’t my first time in Morocco, or in […]

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