Edward Clark

Country names often fade into the background of a map and eventually become fixed and obvious. But the truth is, they’re...

Backpacking sounds simple until you’re actually out there. A steep trail, sore shoulders, and the realization that you forgot something important...

Certain parts of American life don’t seem unusual until you see them through the lens of someone raised in Europe. These...

Knowing that entire cities once thrived, then vanished without warning, is quite thrilling on its own. The thought of discovering–or exploring...

Nature doesn’t limit itself to greens and browns. Some places shift far outside the usual palette—rivers carry deep reds, beaches fade...

Throwing a dinner party sounds fun until you’re sweating in front of the stove, realizing the table’s still bare and the...

There’s something unexpectedly awesome about standing under a sky filled with giant balloons drifting like slow-motion dreams. It’s the kind of...

Sometimes, the best kind of escape isn’t a luxury resort or a famous beach; it’s a quiet, untouched speck of land...

Cruise ships market the illusion of a floating escape with unlimited buffets, sunsets on demand, and zero dishes to wash. But...

Cruises sell the fantasy of carefree luxury, buffets, sunsets, fancy cocktails, and zero stress. But not every ship lives up to...