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Why You Should Write

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“That’s the promise: you will live more curiously if you write. You will become a scientist, if not of the natural world than of whatever world you care about. More…


6 Discoveries From Near and Far, Volume X

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Things I found on long walks in foreign cities, or perhaps when someone posted them on Twitter.


Why You Must Study Your Mistakes, and Other Rules to Live By

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Buster Benson created the fabulous 750words.com, which encourages users to cultivate a writing streak. He also makes other side projects, including a photo of himself every day at 8:36pm that…


Paestum at Night

Mini City Guide: Paestum, Capaccio, Italy

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I love big cities, and always enjoy returning to Hong Kong, New York, and Sydney—among many others. But what about those unknown gems that are off the beaten tourist path……


The Top 7 Interviews from Good Life Project

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Online interviews are a dime a dozen… except when they’re done amazingly well. Jonathan Fields decided to rise to the challenge of producing thoughtful, in-depth features on interesting people. He’s…


Putting the Bucket List First: On the Road with Austin Church

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This is a traveler case study. (Read others or nominate yourself.) I’ve known Austin for years, and I appreciate his perspective on combining a number of different interests: travel, startups,…


Where Is Home for the Transitory?

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I stumbled upon an essay by an anthropologist who had a diverse background before settling in Michigan. But where is she actually from? When I travel and a stranger asks…


Worst Case Scenario: Losing It All in Europe

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When you’re evaluating a big decision, sometimes it’s helpful to ask yourself, “What’s the worst thing that can happen?” Most of the time, the worst-case scenario doesn’t actually come to…


The Cure for Writer’s Block: Start With the Last Thing You Learned

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Wondering what to write about? Someone once told me, “Start with the last thing you learned—then share that.” They actually gave me this advice in reference to a talk I…


A Free-Range Life: On the Road with Pam Mandel

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I met Pam Mandel at an event in Seattle. I was interested in how she’d made travel not just part of her life, but also part of her lifestyle. "I'm a free-range human," she said.


The Wing by Cathay Pacific at Hong Kong International Airport

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I love airline lounges and regularly spend four or more hours at a time working from them. This series explores some of my favorites from around the world. I travel…