Reflections

Essays on new beginnings, gravitational people, and captivating phenomena

How to Find Tranquility When Traveling With Kids

How to Find Tranquility When Traveling With Kids

Parenting whisperer Dr. Becky Kennedy offers five essential (and practical) tips for manifesting peaceful family vacations.

Words by Jenn Tardif, Illustration by Tara Anand

Partners in Work and Life

Partners in Work and Life

The couples behind David Yurman, Roman & Williams, Via Carota, and Atomix reveal how they mix business and love.

Words by Sophie Mancini

An Epic Scent

An Epic Scent

Reflections on jasmine perfume and its enduring potency.

Words by Erin Dixon, Illustration by Mariana Rodrigues

Abstract collage of elderly couple walking through a gate"

Who Is Wellness For?

Who Is Wellness For?

Fariha Róisín shares the necessary ingredients for positive participation.

Words by Jenn Tardif, photography by Sunny Shokrae

Gursha Food Truck, stationed at the newly rebuilt Meskel Square mega project, is one of the first few food trucks serving fast food in the city. 29 June 2022

When Tragedy Isn’t the Only Story to Tell

Author Cole Brown on the creative renaissance happening right now in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

words by Cole Brown, photography by Hilina Abebe

Returns

Returns

A letter from Departures exploring this month’s theme.

Photography by Skye Parrott

Perspective — the Ultimate Passport

Perspective — the Ultimate Passport

From New York to Mallorca, this Chinese and Jewish couple uses ritual to parent consciously and cultivate community.

Words by Jenn Tardif, photography by Silvia Gil-Roldán

Making It Count

Making It Count

A conversation with Christy Turlington Burns, former model and founder of Every Mother Counts, on the unexpected ways in which motherhood led to a career advocating for maternal health.

Words by T. Cole Rachel, Photography by Heather Sten

A winter sunrise from the balcony.

The Getaway

Escaping the city for life in a Mexican surf town.

words and photography by skye parrott

A Brave Newish World

A Brave Newish World

Writer Alex Frank takes a bold step outside his front door.

Words by Alex Frank, Illustrations by Joana Avillez

Photographer Allen Frame reflects on a life spent seeking the advice of psychics.

From the Other Side

Photographer Allen Frame reflects on a life spent seeking the advice of psychics.

words by allen frame, illustration by vicki ling

Changing Light

Changing Light

A writer reflects on the precious gift of time spent at artists’ residencies.

words by Yalitza Ferreras, illustration by joanne ho