Dawn of a Decade: Bold Predictions for the 2020s

1. Human-level A.I. will pass the Alan Turing test 2. Life expectancy will raise to 100 years 3. The first fully-autonomous car will hit the market 4. Humans will set foot on Mars 5. Jet packs will become more commonplace 6. Plastic credit cards will become obsolete 7. Virtual reality will allow us to travel the world 8. VR will become the new norm for social…

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Castore: Game Changer

By Wendy Larimer Winter in the Northeast encourages hibernation even among the most die-hard athletes. The idea that the weather is never bad enough to head outdoors if you have the right clothes means even these enthusiasts spend many days, January through March, on the couch instead of running the streets, or snowshoeing the trails.…

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Under Canvas: Glamping Comes to the Northeast

under canvas

Every traveler looks to get away for a different reason. Some set out to disconnect, some want a one-in-a-lifetime experience and others are looking for an Instagrammable hotspot. Glamping seems to tick all those boxes for the modern voyager, which is why it should make its way onto your travel checklist for 2020—even if you…

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Hidden History: The Modern and Medieval Relevance of Siena, Italy

medieval relevance of Siena

As a Tuscan city, Siena, Italy has existed in the shadows of its neighbor Florence for centuries. Prior to the Italian Renaissance, the Italian Medieval Period lasted from the fifth to the eighth century when Charlemagne invaded Italy. While Florence is known for its priceless collection of Botticelli paintings, being home to the graves of…

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7 Best Cities for Foodies

There are so many different ways to experience the world and nothing unites people more than food. For those of you with curiosity that’s as big as your appetite, we created a list of the 7 best cities for foodies. From the night markets of Hong Kong to the fish markets of Sydney to the traditional…

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The Art of Alpine Climbing & Photography with Ben Tibbetts

Ben Tibbetts

Photography by Ben Tibbetts Ben Tibbetts is an adventurer. It would be easy to describe him as a photographer, artist, author, filmmaker, IFMGA-certified mountain guide or an accomplished ski mountaineer because yes, he is all of those things. His films have been selected in international festivals, his photos have graced magazine covers, he’s competed in…

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