Once again, it’s time to learn from the modernist masters about light, air and openness. In some ways, hotels could see a real renaissance if and when people start traveling again; the consensus around the virtual water cooler is that Airbnb is not going to […]
We’ll definitely see more of an emphasis on the outdoors, as people avoid crowded spaces. The travel industry has been one of the hardest hit during this pandemic. With much of the world in lockdown, passenger airline traffic is down 95 percent, hotels are nearly […]
It’s a form of travel that is socially distant, cheap, and well-ventilated. Travel will look different once this pandemic concludes. I suspect many people will feel repulsed by the idea of getting on a plane, of being in close proximity to so many strangers for […]
This is our chance to commit to new ways of moving around the planet. I’ve been thinking a lot about travel lately, which is ironic because I can’t go anywhere. Much of the world remains in lockdown and, even if everything reopened tomorrow, I would […]
The island that Marco Polo once described as “the most beautiful in the world” lived up to its reputation. Exactly one year ago, I embarked on my first trip to Sri Lanka. Unfortunately it never happened because, while I was flying from Toronto to my […]
It’s an old-fashioned skill, but it’s still relevant in today’s world. Several weeks ago, my family took a four-hour road trip to visit the grandparents. Before long, the kids were asking where we were and how much longer it would take to get there. I […]
They offer a special glimpse into local life – and they always have good snacks. The grocery store might not be your favorite place to visit when you’re at home, but is it ever fun when you’re in another country. An article in Eater describes […]
It would weed out the people who just want a picture from those who actually want to see a famous site. I took my best-ever travel photo in a grand Hindu temple in the city of Jaffna, in northern Sri Lanka. It’s a picture of […]
It’s the ultimate zero-waste crop, useful from root to shoot. Think of coconut, and what comes to mind? Perhaps dried coconut, used in desserts like macaroons, or cans of creamy coconut milk, a perfect addition to spicy curries. If you’ve traveled to a tropical country, […]
It’s a good time of year to look at the benefits of slowing down. Meteorologist and climate correspondent Eric Holthaus writes a short essay, Slowing down to speed up the fight against climate change, in which he writes: Slowing down is exactly what it looks […]
