August 11, 2022
At the Edge of the World in Siberia
A young man travels to a small outpost in Siberia to seek wisdom from a Russian Orthodox priest living as a hermit. It’s 10 a.m.,…
June 29, 2022
On the Banks of the Perfume River
A traveler in Vietnam meets two locals whose lives reflect the ongoing consequences of the Vietnam War. This story was chosen as a runner-up of the…
June 8, 2022
A Single Breath in Bali
A free-diver swims down to a shipwreck in the waters off the coast of Bali, fighting against his instincts and the spasms that shake his…
April 28, 2022
Eight Ways to Die Hard
An American couple travels to Russia with the goal of adopting a child. But first, they will have to survive a series of tests at…
April 26, 2022
Hung Out to Dry in Thailand
When an American expat in Thailand finds herself trapped in a precarious situation, she is forced to confront her fears in order to escape. Hot,…
April 20, 2022
Hunting the Dragon: Urban Exploration in Vietnam
A traveler in Vietnam sets her sights on an urbex she can't pass up, with a three-story concrete dragon at its center. My partner, Matt,…
March 30, 2022
Center Stage at Fight Night in Kurdistan
A spectator at Erbil Fight Night in Kurdistan unexpectedly finds herself in the middle of the ring. “We won what?” The woman hosting the trivia…
February 23, 2022
A Weekend in Iskanderkul
A trip into the mountains of Tajikistan finds a group of travelers traversing rickety bridges and dark tunnels as they explore remote villages where even…
February 16, 2022
Tinted Windows, Cigarette Arcade Machines, and an Angry Bird
A journey through Gyumri reveals the city's Soviet-era tendencies as two travelers seek out public transport to Armenia's capital. This is a follow-up article to…
