
A Wandering Mind
More than physically transporting us to a new place, travel takes the mind into uncharted territory.
More than physically transporting us to a new place, travel takes the mind into uncharted territory.
When we embark on journeys with translator apps and spaghetti piles of charger cords, where is it that we really go?
As world-wandering editor, Takahiro Kinoshita relishes the days spent at home by exploring Japan's lush nature and logging in quality family-time.
The editor in chief of The Happy Reader and former Londoner revels in the adventure, romance and enduring mystique that comes with living in Paris.
The editor in chief of Riposte Magazine embraces the energizing nature of one of the world’s creative hubs.
Neuroscientist Colin Ellard and psychologist Peter Kahn speak on the value of travel and discuss how we’ll be navigating the globe in the future.
During his time split between Amsterdam and Berlin, Arthur Groeneveld amassed dozens of interests he couldn't narrow down—so he pursued them all.
From demanding physical feats to quiet meditation, activities that push our bodies and minds to the limits are good for more than just a brief rush.
In this new column about time, we learn how slipping off our watches makes us feel like deadline-damning renegades.
With unhinged imaginations and mountains of cliff-hangers, the filmmakers behind the sci-fi podcast Limetown have all the makings of a scary story.
We all secretly wonder what mischief we’d make if invisible: When our identity is hidden, everything seems possible.
Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna now may live on the opposite side of the globe, but she’s determined to evolve while staying true to her roots.
Sometimes we talk to each other without feeling heard. Honesty—a most intimate interaction—can be just as thrilling as its more devious inverse.
The firefighting profession has evolved over time from Ancient Rome’s rudimentary bucket brigades to today’s sleek life-saving departments.
Michele Oka Doner weaves the human-made and natural elements of her day to find balance in both.
There isn't a perfect family. Regardless of what kind of family you were born into, you can keep adding characters to your clan, devoid of relation.
As a children’s book illustrator and comic-book artist living in Oslo, Norway, Øyvind Torseter often finds inspiration in the moments before sleep.
Respect, admiration and trust are qualities that we look for in compatriots. The spark arising when two people bond can be unexpected and exciting.
Road trips are all about freedom, adventure and new perspectives, with a bit of nostalgia and fried food thrown in.
Is creativity something we're born with or something we learn from our environment? We speak to researcher Mei Tan to learn what position science has.
Just because you shared space as a kid doesn’t mean you must give up individuality as an adult: Carving time out for you can strengthen family ties.
In his new book, Community: The Structure of Belonging: Peter Block explores how we can become better connected citizens on a local level.
Whether you’re a quiet person or a loud talker, your conversational skills can enhance your social interactions.
We spoke with best-selling author Greg McKeown about worrying less and playing more.
But what does it all mean? Many great philosophical minds have tried to pare down their theorems to find the fundamental truths.
The heart of essentialism isn’t about asking how little we can live with, but determining what we simply cannot live without.
There’s no need to head to a far-flung beach or a cabin in the woods to disconnect: You just need to look up.
Our lives are dictated by unspoken rules that keep society moving smoothly and civilly. Without them, imagine the impolite chaos that would descend.
One of the world’s most respected advocates of the Slow movement explains why we should all say no more often.
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