Happy Chinese New Year! In Praise of Traveling with Snakes

Snakes make the best travel companions, don't you think?

What's in a Word? Utopia

Today the United States celebrates Martin Luther King Day and the Presidential Inaguration. Another round of hope, legacy, and appeal for a brighter world.

Fathom's 24 Best Stories of 2012

We've been everywhere this year, from the North to the South Poles, with a quick stop in outer space. Come take a spin around the world and down memory lane.

A Minibar Christmas

LISBON – I see a homeless guy masturbating. The same guy who yesterday I would have bet was having sex under his blanket. Well, why not? It's free. And it's Christmas. Small pleasures.

All Over the Map: Destinations with Decorum

It's the resistance to change that makes me feel at home, and I take comfort in knowing that when I return, things will be the same.

The Humble Postcard Travels First Class

BOSTON – A new exhibition at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts tells the story of how postcards took mailboxes by storm.

Put Your Time, Money, and Energy Here: Hurricane Sandy Recovery Resources

EAST COAST, USA – As recovery and clean up begins, we know that people across the country are asking what they can do to offer aid.

Jane Austen in the 'Hood

BROOKLYN – I've always wanted to go to Comic-Con but have never made it. How different could Austen-Con be? Watch what happens when 750 Jane Austen fans gather in period costume.