Soles of a Nomad

Planning a trip to the Pyramids of Giza? This guide offers practical advice on making the most of your visit, from avoiding crowds to enjoying a rooftop meal with a pyramid backdrop.

Everyone’s favorite pose — weight on one leg, hip cocked, foot slightly forward — has ancient roots. This post uncovers the story of contrapposto in Egyptian sculpture and how it shaped art history (and maybe your vacation photos).

Want to find your zen? Try riding shotgun on a Himalayan cliff road to Pangong Lake. You’ll breathe deeply, pray loudly, and maybe meet a herd of baby goats. This is travel in Ladakh at its wildest.

Shooting in Varanasi is like trying to compose a symphony in the middle of a parade. This Through the Lens post shows how five photos—each zoomed, framed, and simplified—capture quiet power in India’s loudest city.

In a morally questionable sprint through the gates of the Taj Mahal, I left my family behind to chase the holy grail of travel photography: a crowd-free shot of India’s most iconic monument. This is my confession. And yes, the photos were worth it.

What do you do in the Kerala backwaters? Absolutely nothing—and that’s the point. We boarded a houseboat in Alleppey, floated past palm trees and pigeon-pecked laundry, and mastered the noble art of stillness.

Some travelers scorn Sri Lanka’s stilt fishermen for posing for tourists. I disagree. Here’s why I happily paid—and why authenticity might be the most overrated travel value.