Words by: Ruby Ellam Art by: Lisa Vullings
Open water is way scarier than space — there, I said it.
… Thalassaphobe’s NightmaresWords by: Ruby Ellam Art by: Lisa Vullings
Open water is way scarier than space — there, I said it.
… Thalassaphobe’s NightmaresWords by: Simone Kealy Art by: Ashley Scott
While many of us have escaped into fiction during quarantine, there are numerous places across the globe that bring these stories to life. Here are a few that have inspired me to travel after this madness is over.
… When Fact Is Better Than FictionWords by: Sarah Petty Photography by: Alexis Hancock
The state of tranquillity and clarity that occurs for hikers when partaking in long treks was profound for Alexis Hancock, who trekked the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea as well as Kala Patthar which lies along the south ridge of Pumori in the Nepalese Himalayas.
… The Power Of ExplorationWords by: Tricia Rivera Art by: Marissa Hor
If I could pick a place to visit right now, it would be New York. I love walking around the skyscraper lined streets, pretending I live there (whilst admittedly doing rather touristy things).
… WanderlustWords by: Victoria Gillett Art by: Sarah Annett
Choosing a travel buddy is kind of like choosing a life partner. You have to be 100% comfortable with each other. Ride the ups and downs, be understanding of your need for both space and support, and share interests and goals. We dream of that ebony and ivory companionship, perfect harmony.
… The One(s): Travelling In HarmonyWords by: Stephanie Booth Art by: Charlotte Elwell
“Do you ever feel like a plastic bag?“
… On Resin-Able DoubtWords by: Udaivir Kapoor Art by: Ying Xuan
My grandmother, Vimla Kapoor, was only five years old when colonial rule in India ended, and the country was split into two, primarily based on religion and ideology.
… Crossing LinesWords by: Hannah Cohen Art by: Lillian Busby
When I boarded the plane with a one-way ticket to Heathrow, London burning a hole in my passport wallet, I wasn’t sure who I was. Freshly eighteen and wrapped in a shiny aura of optimism and innocence, the motivation for my gap year was to move to a country on the other side of the globe without knowing a soul and hopefully, find myself.
… Finding Yourself: DebunkedWords by: Stephanie Booth Art by: Duyen My Lee (Amee)
One of my most memorable meals was a cricket taco from a restaurant in New York. While I didn’t like the fact that the server received most of the tip, while the cook and dishwashers got less, I did love the taco. Crispy, flavoursome and exciting. It’s the only time I’ve liked cricket.
… I’ll Have The Sad Girl Special PleaseWords by: Georgia Cameron Art by: Liam Grant
Travelling the world can be one of the most liberating and life changing things that one can experience. Running on little sleep after being in transit for several hours, you arrive in an amazing new place wide-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to see what your new location has to offer — the amazing food, the different culture and the beautiful sights.
… The People You Meet