goodtraveler's photo on Instagram Continue reading →

gesinebp 205 photos · 257 followers “Goodnight fluff balls. #duckling #gosling” Continue reading →

LAST year, I flew to Singapore to join the writer Malcolm Gladwell, the fashion designer Marc Ecko and the graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister in addressing a group of advertising people on “Marketing to the Child of Tomorrow.” Soon after I arrived, the chief executive of the agency that had invited us took me aside. What he was most interested in, he began — I braced myself for mention of some next-generation stealth campaign — was stillness. A few months later, I read an interview with the perennially cutting-edge designer Philippe Starck. What allowed him to remain so consistently ahead of the curve? “I never read any magazines or watch TV,” he said, perhaps a little hyperbolically. “Nor do I go to cocktail parties, dinners or ... Continue reading →

Photo: Ryan SiphersIf you want to own one of Hawaii’s top homes, it helps to be in computers or investment banking. Using public records collected by Title Guaranty Hawaii, we’ve compiled a list of Hawaii’s priciest homes—exclusive compounds filled with sprawling swimming pools, personal tennis courts and stunning oceanfront views, places for which the annual property-tax bill runs a cool half-million.The Top-25 Club turns out to be a who’s who of tech CEOs, venture capitalists and other financial-service barons, almost all from out of state. These are people not only rich enough to afford one $20 million house, but several of them, in different parts of the world.The distribution of these palatial properties is also illuminating. Oahu has some famously expensive neighborhoods, such as Kahala, ... Continue reading →

By Xeni Jardin at 12:35 pm Thursday, May 24 Photo: Chris Arnade Chris Arnade is a photographer based in New York City. I've blogged his urban photography before. Check out these fantastic shots of young men in Hunts Point Bronx, doing crazy gravity-defying freestyle jumps. Below: more photos, and the story behind those photos, from Chris.—XJ Photo: Chris Arnade JOSE THE AMAZINGCHRIS ARNADE Last year I was in a desolate part of Hunts Point, talking to a friend. A group of about ten teenagers came down the street, loud, filled with energy, and seemingly marauding (kicking over cones, jumping on and over stationary cars, etc). I have never had a problem in my twenty years in New York City, but that does not mean I ... Continue reading →

The ink's been dry for 160 million years—but scientists have for the first time confirmed pigment in two fossilized ink sacs from cuttlefish-like animals, a new study says. The ancient ink's similarity to modern squid ink suggests this defensive weapon hasn't evolved much since the Jurassic period (prehistoric time line).The brownish-black fossil pigment—a type of melanin called eumelanin—is widespread in the animal kingdom, for example in bird feathers, squid ink, and human hair and skin. The substance has various functions, including protection from the sun and camouflage.Scientists have previously found hints of eumelanin in fossils, but they've done it through indirect, less reliable means—such as by analyzing images of presumed granules, which is problematic in part because melanin granules resemble bacteria, said study co-author John ... Continue reading →

About the Contest The 24th annual National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest is here! The contest runs from April 5 to June 28, with an entry fee of $15. For those procrastinators out there, we've extended the deadline until July 11 with an increase of $10 per entry. We are accepting digital entries online in any of these four categories: Travel Portraits; Outdoor Scenes; Sense of Place; and Spontaneous Moments. Enter today!Submit your favorite photo for a chance at one of these amazing prizes: a National Geographic Galápagos Photography Expedition; a Santa Fe Workshop; a National Geographic Traveler Seminar; and $200 gift certificates to B&H Photo.Last year nearly 13,000 images were submitted from all over the world. The pictures captured an assortment of the places, wildlife, ... Continue reading →

Description Food is your guide to unlocking Montreal’s rich history and culture with this new app from the editors of National Geographic Traveler magazine. A Taste of Montreal explores the diverse flavors, savory foods, and iconic dishes that make the Canadian city a world-class culinary destination.Montreal’s foodways come to life through great storytelling, stunning photography, video, 360-panoramic-views, and insider tips. Optimized for the new iPad, the photos will have you licking the plate right off your screen. From top restaurants to local lunch counters, you’ll discover the true essence of Montreal.Key features and functionalities:- Photo galleries that transport you inside the city’s best eateries, kitchens, and markets- Videos and 360-degree panoramic views that bring Montreal’s food scene to lifeExpert tips from locals on their favorite ... Continue reading →