Think the plastic straws you gave up sipping from are bad for our oceans? It’s time to consider the same about the sunscreen you use. Non-biodegradable sunscreens that contain harsh chemicals like oxybenzone have been proven to be toxic to coral reefs and other sea life. But travelers haven’t been as quick to widely abandon […]
Top 25 Ways to Save on Europe Travel
Europe is one of the world’s most expensive travel destinations. Hotel rates are sky-high in major capitals like London and Paris, and the hefty cost of living (particularly in Scandinavian countries) makes everyday purchases such as meals and public transportation tickets a pricey proposition for travelers. But that doesn’t mean you can’t see Europe on […]
Stunning winners of a global drone aerial storytelling competition
The winners of a global drone aerial storytelling competition have been announced by SkyPixel, an aerial photography community. The 2018 Aerial Storytelling Contest, co-organised with DJI, attracted over 30,000 submissions from professional photographers, videographers, aerial enthusiasts and content creators from 141 countries. The grand prize winner in the photo category was Deryk Baumgartner for Mont […]
When Notre Dame Burned
Paris is always moving, except when Notre Dame is burning down. When Notre Dame started burning, I was in Théâtre de Poche, a tiny little theater whose entrance was hidden in an alley next to Boulevard de Montparnasse. I was struggling to glean any hint I could from an actor’s body language and wild facial […]