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You’ve probably heard horror stories of petty crime happening to travelers… like the infamous pickpockets on the Paris metro who work in teams, letting one distract you while the other raids your bag. It makes it sound like riding the metro entails putting your valuables (and your life?) in danger. But if it’s that bad, why don’t Parisians get pickpocketed on their way to work? For that matter, why don’t New Yorkers have their phones and wallets stolen every time they ride the subway? Half of the answer is that our imaginations are worse than real life: these are actually...

When we travel, the more special a destination, the higher our expectations are of being able to capture it on “film”. Making great photos can present a conflict between enjoying an experience in the moment, with the effort it entails to capture it for later. Some travelers naturally see the world through a camera lens, and photography is their art. But for others, great travel photos can be difficult to pull off. I asked a few of our partner photographers how they approach travel photography, to get some of their favorite tips, perspective on what makes a great photo, and...

When I was a kid, I dreamed of big adventures. I can remember literally lying in bed, planning my adventures. At the time, I had six dream travel destinations that were on my list. Since then, I’ve been fortunate enough to knock a few of them off the list. Here’s the list as it stands today:  1. Freight trains across the U.S. Am I even allowed to talk about this one? The quintessential American journey, Jack Kerouac-style, riding the rails across the U.S. Yes, it’s illegal. Yes, it’s dangerous. My favorite was eastbound up the Columbia River Gorge. In the...

There’s no doubt: summer is the best. But I hate being hot in my clothes. Hot weather clothing like shorts and a t-shirt are fine at the beach — no problem! But those moments when you want to look better are also probably the same times you don’t want to be drenched in sweat. You may wonder whether it’s even possible to be stylish in hot weather. Our photographer friend, Kyle, recently found himself in Morocco and was able to test this theory. He wanted to look good for his photos — and his new wife, on one of their...

When we travel, it’s pretty darn common for things to go wrong. This is no surprise, given the relationship between how exciting a destination is, and the complexity or even risk that goes along with experiencing it. A trip sometimes feels more like a mission — I need to do this, that, and the other thing within a certain time frame, and without getting ripped off. As a result, I’ve noticed that when problems arise overseas, it can feel like my entire life is hanging in the balance and our emotions can be inflated. For a little perspective, here’s a...