Our Vivid Planet

Megan Gambino talked to photographer and geologist-by-training Bernhard Edmaierabout how he captures his aerial shots of Earth, such as the above photo of Landeyarsandur, Iceland: “I do a lot of internet research, including Google Earth [searches], study satellite images of planned destinations, maintain close contact with local scientists and commercial pilots, deal with various authorities and negotiate flight permits,” […]

9/4 Travel: 3 Things That Make Costa Rican Holidays Unique

Costa Rica may be small, but it’s utterly filled with natural splendor. Located between the Caribbean and the Pacific, this jungle-studded wonderland is paradise for adventure seekers. Volcanoes tower in the distance, rare birds soar through the canopies, and charming villages perch at the base of achingly beautiful mountains. If you take only one vacation […]

Enjoy all the beautiful things that belong to God, like the sunshine and the sky. You don’t have to posses them to enjoy them.

What is the least known, great food pilgrimage in the United States? The world?

Tyler Cowen poses this question on Marginal Revolution: Could it be Hmong Village, 1001 Jackson Parkway, in north St. Paul? It is a large indoor market, set in a warehouse, Hmong stores and stalls only, a kind of Eden Center (for those of you who know Falls Church, VA) for Laotians.  The produce and spice and […]