Journal

Situated on a lagoon, overlooking Mayan ruins, the thatched-roof property is lush and jungle-like. There are only four rooms, adorned with agave-fiber linens, minimalist stone bathtubs, and breezy hammocks for swaying away the day. Kari Molvar on a hammock swinging retreat that overlooks an ancient Mayan ruin, as told in Be Well.

The belt of the Ukrainian Carpathians was a plateau rich with rivers, seasonal fauna and flora, and wildlife. But human exploitation of the land is visibly changing the landscape beyond recognition. Ukrainian photography duo Synchrodogs have developed a visual message that hopes to bring awareness to the vanishing Carpathian panorama.

The cornerstone of brunch and ubiquitous in trendy cafés, the avocado's climb to stardom this millennium has been of Biblical proportions. They evolved to become a mainstream staple on the kitchen tables, but a consumer hunger has shed light on an environmental emergency unfolding across some of the world's most biodiverse forests. We find out more about a developing crisis high in the mountains of the Dominican Republic.

From tropical meals prepared for hungry travelers to cooking classes offered by refugees, whether in Berlin or Brooklyn, the culinary world abounds with people driven by the same desire: to build stronger communities and span cultures and generations through the time-honored tradition of getting strangers to break bread together.

One in a billion: sowing surf culture with India’s first recognized female surfer, Ishita Malaviya is creating waves on a global scale. One of the most exciting names in the sport with a unique personality to match, we delve into her story as told through She Surf.

The Highlands are remote and temperate, a boon for nature watchers. Red deer travel these lands at dusk and dawn, with sheep and other livestock appearing mutely by the roadside with regularity; keep your eyes peeled for the hairy Heilan coo, an often dun-colored local cow. Guy Weress guides a magical journey through Highlands as told in Ride Out!