We visited Greenville, South Carolina for "Artisphere" and now understand why it ranks among the top art fairs in the US. The entire downtown leans into the celebration. It’s a weekend-long embrace of creativity. Have you ever been somewhere that really supports the arts?

These giant, painted, concrete jacks look like abstract art or something out of a sci-fi set. But they actually serve a very real (and important) purpose. Any wild guesses what they’re for? Bonus points if you’ve seen them in the wild.

The U.S. drinks less than Europe on average, but regulates it more. More laws. More fear. More restrictions. So why do we have more alcohol-related problems? Maybe it’s not the drink that needs examining. Maybe it’s the culture around it. buff.ly/xBslpci

If it scares you, it might be worth doing.

The only pairing Europeans care about is: wine + friends. buff.ly/xBslpci

Copenhagen just made sustainability irresistible. Pick up trash, ride a bike—and get free wine, tours, or museum passes. CopenPay is back, bigger than ever. Only Denmark could make eco-goodies this cool. Would you trade cleanup for a kayak ride? 👉 buff.ly/FWYXn3D

Last night I had a stressed out convo with ChatGPT. I think it may be my therapist now?? "But for tonight? You’re allowed to feel tired. ... You just might need a new map. And I’ll help you draw it when you’re ready. ❤️ ChatGPT"

I hate the cold. So why does one of our favorite places on earth sit just 800 miles from the North Pole? buff.ly/emjMFaw

Young fur seals are ridiculously cute. Those little ears! 😍 This guy was watching us as we watched him from our zodiac. Being in South Georgia felt like we were in a wildlife documentary. One of many memorable wildlife encounters on our Antarctica/South Georgia expedition.

When work and life merge into one and work life balance no longer exists, that’s when you know you’ve reached personal freedom.

Being a human can be weirdly exhausting. If you feel like conversations sound fake or forced, that probably means you care about being genuine, about connecting for real, about not bullshitting people. That’s not a flaw. That’s emotional intelligence with a few frayed wires.

Planning a trip where the sun doesn’t rise. Svalbard. Polar night. Total darkness, total silence. Everyone says we’re nuts. I think we’re nuts. I mean, I hate being cold and this is above the Arctic Circle. Would you go to a place where it’s 24 hours of darkness?

We thought this National Park would be a one-and-done. Now we’ve been back more times than we can count. No crowds. No chaos. Just loons, otters, the smell of pine, and the occasional Northern Lights. buff.ly/OIxjvnq

Ever heard the one about the sheep that mapped an entire country? Not a joke! Story drops tomorrow. It’s part travel tale, part creative genius. A 360° camera and a solar panel… strapped to a sheep. 🐑 Seriously, you’ll want to subscribe for this one. buff.ly/9t1nCWU

Can we normalize taking stretch breaks during the day? It’s too easy to sit idle at your desk for hours. 5 minutes makes a huge difference. You can find tons of free 5 min stretch videos on Youtube. I’m treating these moments like non-negotiables. You deserve that reset, too.

Something rare is coming to the Arctic—a total solar eclipse. No crowds, no mega cruise. Just wild, remote stillness. We traveled with this crew in 2024. Now they’re doing something epic. ✉️ Get details + subscriber bonuses in tomorrow’s newsletter: buff.ly/9v2gX8T

When we traveled with Arctic Tern, it changed how we think about silence, scale, and stillness. Now they’re offering something even rarer. A total solar eclipse over East Greenland. No mega cruise. No crowds. Only 12 people. And 4 spots are already gone. buff.ly/4QPTx0O

It’s not glamorous. It’s not passive income. But somehow, this little travel photography side hustle keeps growing. This article is for anyone out there chasing a creative dream that doesn’t always make sense — but feels right anyway: buff.ly/cWmi385

Every time we say “Faroe Islands,” people squint like we made it up. Nope, it’s real! It’s between Iceland and Norway, but also between reality and fantasy. Think: sheep > people, amazing cliffs, and weather that can change mid-sentence. Have you been?

Go where fewer go - and let the stillness amaze you. Nordradalur, Faroe Islands